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361 Quran MCQs from Islamic Studies, each with the correct answer and a written explanation of why it is correct. Free and unlimited, with no account needed.

The Quran covers its revelation to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), preservation and compilation, Makki and Madani surahs, major themes, and the arrangement of surahs and verses. It also includes basic concepts such as wahi, the first revelation, selected important surahs, and the distinction between the Quran and Hadith.

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Very hard
  • A. 3
  • B. 4
  • C. 5
  • D. 6

Explanation: The surahs named with a single Arabic letter are Qaf, Sad and Nun. The other abbreviated opening letters, such as Alif-Lam-Mim, are…

Correct answer: 3
Moderate
  • A. Sura Qasas
  • B. Sura Maida
  • C. Sura Baraat
  • D. Sura Lael

Explanation: The story of Qarun, known as Korah in English, is narrated most fully in Surah Al-Qasas, especially verses 28:76-82.

Correct answer: Sura Qasas
Very hard
  • A. Surah Mujadala
  • B. Sura Lael
  • C. Sura Al- Haj
  • D. Sura Hamzah

Explanation: Surah Al-Mujadalah is known for containing the name Allah in every verse. This unusual repetition distinguishes it from the other options.

Correct answer: Surah Mujadala
Fairly easy
  • A. Fire
  • B. Water
  • C. Wind
  • D. Clay

Explanation: The Quran states that Allah subjected the wind to Hazrat Sulaiman (AS), allowing it to travel by his command and serve his kingdom.

Correct answer: Wind
Very hard
  • A. 70
  • B. 75
  • C. 55
  • D. 65History

Explanation: The word “Quran” is commonly counted as occurring 70 times in the Quran.

Correct answer: 70
Moderate
  • A. Surah Yusuf
  • B. SuraH Hamd
  • C. SuraH Al Imran
  • D. SuraH Noon

Explanation: Surah Aal-e-Imran is the third surah and contains 200 verses. Surah Yusuf has 111 verses, while Surah al-Fatihah has only 7.

Correct answer: SuraH Al Imran
Moderate
  • A. Early morning
  • B. Noon
  • C. Early evening
  • D. Night time

Explanation: The Quran states that it was revealed in the Night of Power, Laylat al-Qadr, which occurs at night in Ramadan.

Correct answer: Night time
Moderate
  • A. 6
  • B. 12
  • C. 18
  • D. 24

Explanation: The Quran identifies the close disciples of Prophet Isa (Jesus, AS) as twelve, known as the Hawariyyun.

Correct answer: 12
Fairly easy
  • A. Light
  • B. Sign
  • C. Peace
  • D. Good news

Explanation: Injeel is associated with the Gospel revealed to Prophet Isa (AS), and the word is commonly translated as “good news.” “Torah” is the…

Correct answer: Good news
Fairly easy
  • A. Law
  • B. Sign
  • C. Peace
  • D. Good news

Explanation: Tawrat, or Torah, is commonly translated as “law” or divine legislation.

Correct answer: Law
Fairly easy
  • A. Makkah
  • B. Baghdad
  • C. Rome
  • D. Tehran

Explanation: Makkah is explicitly named in the Quran, including in Surah Aal-e-Imran 3:96. Baghdad, Rome and Tehran are not mentioned by name.

Correct answer: Makkah
Easy
  • A. Hazrat Nooh AH
  • B. Hazrat Yousaf AH
  • C. Hazrat Ibrahim AH
  • D. None of These

Explanation: Allah saved Prophet Ibrahim (AS) when Nimrod's people cast him into the fire, commanding the fire to become cool and safe for him.

Correct answer: Hazrat Ibrahim AH
Moderate
  • A. Angry one
  • B. Disputation
  • C. Deprived one
  • D. Disappointed one

Explanation: Iblees is derived from a word conveying despair or disappointment, especially being deprived of Allah's mercy.

Correct answer: Disappointed one
Hard
  • A. 64
  • B. 65
  • C. 69
  • D. None of These

Explanation: The name Ibrahim is commonly counted as occurring 69 times in the Quran.

Correct answer: 69
Easy
  • A. Goat
  • B. Cat
  • C. Camel
  • D. Cow

Explanation: Al-Baqarah means “the cow,” referring to the cow in the account of the Israelites in the surah.

Correct answer: Cow
Moderate
  • A. Station of worship
  • B. Station of praise
  • C. Station of Justice
  • D. Station of knowledge

Explanation: Maqam-e-Mahmud literally means the praiseworthy station or station of praise.

Correct answer: Station of praise
Very hard
  • A. Abdul Kalam Azad
  • B. Anwar Saddat
  • C. Shah Waliullah
  • D. Abdul Hakeem

Explanation: Muhammad Abdul Hakim Khan is commonly credited in such Pakistani general-knowledge references as the first Muslim to translate or…

Correct answer: Abdul Hakeem
Hard
  • A. Shah Waliullah
  • B. Bahauddin Zakkaria
  • C. Moen uddin Chishti
  • D. Hafiz Lakhvi

Explanation: Hafiz Lakhvi is credited in standard Pakistani Islamic Studies references with translating the Quran into Punjabi.

Correct answer: Hafiz Lakhvi
Hard
  • A. Aakhund Azzizullah
  • B. Abdullah Shah Ghazi
  • C. Bulley Shah
  • D. Bahauddin Zakkaria

Explanation: Aakhund Azizullah is generally recognized as the first translator of the Quran into Sindhi.

Correct answer: Aakhund Azzizullah
Fairly easy
  • A. Yaseen
  • B. Mudsir
  • C. Rehman
  • D. Fatiha

Explanation: The repeated rhetorical question فَبِأَيِّ آلَاءِ رَبِّكُمَا تُكَذِّبَانِ is the defining refrain of Surah al-Rahman.

Correct answer: Rehman