Free Quran MCQs with Answers

151. How many Rukus are there in Surah Al-Baqarah?

• A. 38
• B. 39
• C. 40
• D. 41

Explanation: Surah al-Baqarah contains 40 rukus in the standard division used in South Asian Quran publications. Rukus are thematic sections, distinct from the surah’s 286 verses.

152. Which is old name of Islam?

• A. Deen-e-Mina
• B. Deen-e-Hanif
• C. Deen-e-Makkah
• D. Deen-e-Madina

Explanation: Deen-e-Hanif refers to the upright monotheistic faith associated with Prophet Ibrahim عليه السلام and is used in Islamic terminology for the primordial faith leading to Islam. The other options are names of places, not established religious designations.

153. Which one of the following famous Islamic book was written by Hazrat Khawaja Abdullah Ansari R.A ?

• A. Tafsir al-Baghawi
• B. Ahkam al-Qur'an
• C. Al-Kashshaf
• D. Kashf al-Israr wa 'Eddat al-Abrar

Explanation: Kashf al-Asrar wa ‘Uddat al-Abrar is the well-known Quran commentary associated with Khwaja Abdullah Ansari of Herat رحمه الله. The other works were written by different scholars.

154. The famous Islamic book " Tafsir al-Tabari " was written by _________ ?

• A. Hazrat Ahmad ibn Muhammad al-Tha'labi R.A
• B. Hazrat Abu Bakr ibn al-Arabi R.A
• C. Hazrat Khwaja Abdullah Ansari R.A
• D. Hazrat Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari R.A

Explanation: Tafsir al-Tabari was compiled by Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari رحمه الله, a major early historian and Quran commentator. The other scholars named authored different tafsir works.

155. Who solicited Hazrat Usman (R.A) to send the copies of Quran to different countries?

• A. Hazrat hadifa-bin-Yamaan
• B. Hazrat Ali
• C. Hazrat abdullah bin Umar
• D. Hazrat amar bin Yasar

Explanation: Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman noticed اختلاف in recitation among Muslim armies and urged Hazrat Usman to standardise and distribute copies of the Qur'an. This led to the preparation of the Uthmani codices.

156. In which Holy Book of Non-Muslims the Qur'an mentioned repeatedly?

• A. Holy book of Sikh
• B. Holy book of Hindu
• C. Holy book of Jews
• D. Holy book of Christen

Explanation: The Qur'an is referred to repeatedly in the Guru Granth Sahib, where it appears among references to religious scriptures and traditions. The other options are not the answer intended by this standard general-knowledge question.

157. How many times the word jihad appears in Quran ?

• A. 30
• B. 37
• C. 41
• D. 45

Explanation: The figure 41 generally counts occurrences from the jihad-related Arabic root and its derived forms in the Qur'an, rather than only one exact grammatical form. This is why the answer differs from smaller counts based on the noun alone.

158. The Quranic surah Al-Ikhlas means __________?

• A. The politeness
• B. The Purity
• C. The Straight path
• D. The character

Explanation: Al-Ikhlas means sincerity, or purity of faith, and the surah affirms the absolute oneness of Allah. It does not mean the straight path, which is associated with al-Sirat al-Mustaqim.

159. Which surahs are called Mauzatain?

• A. Last two surahs
• B. First two surahs
• C. Last four surahs
• D. None of these

Explanation: Al-Mu'awwidhatayn means the two chapters used for seeking Allah's protection, namely Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas. They are the last two surahs of the Quran.

160. Tafseer al Quran al Azeem was written by _____________?

• A. Ismail bin Kathir (Ibn Al Athir)
• B. Imam Abu HAneefa
• C. Imam Ghazali
• D. Imam Razi

Explanation: Tafsir al-Quran al-Azim is the renowned Quran commentary by Ismail ibn Kathir, commonly known as Tafsir Ibn Kathir. The option's parenthetical reference to Ibn al-Athir is a naming error, but it clearly intends Ibn Kathir.