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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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Fairly easy
  • A. Noor
  • B. Maida
  • C. Alq
  • D. Namal

Explanation: The verse describing Allah as the Light of the heavens and the earth is Ayat al-Nur, found in Surah al-Nur, verse 35.

Correct answer: Noor
Fairly easy
  • A. Ta-Ha
  • B. Ankaboot
  • C. Mujadila
  • D. Inaam

Explanation: The supplication رَبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا, meaning “My Lord, increase me in knowledge,” occurs in Surah Ta-Ha, verse 114.

Correct answer: Ta-Ha
Fairly easy
  • A. Naas
  • B. Nasr
  • C. Furkan
  • D. Namel

Explanation: The opening verse اِذَا جَاءَ نَصْرُ اللَّهِ وَالْفَتْحُ is from Surah al-Nasr.

Correct answer: Nasr
Hard
  • A. gold
  • B. silver
  • C. Copper
  • D. none of these

Explanation: The Quran states that a spring of molten copper was made to flow for Prophet Sulayman, as mentioned in Surah Saba 34:12.

Correct answer: Copper
Fairly easy
  • A. Hazrat Uzair (A.S.)
  • B. Hazrat Imran (A.S.)
  • C. Hazrat Yahya (A.S.)
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Prophet Zakariya (AS) prayed for an heir despite his old age, and Allah gave him Yahya (AS).

Correct answer: Hazrat Yahya (A.S.)
Fairly easy
  • A. Hazrat Musa A.S
  • B. Hazrat Ibrahim A.S
  • C. Hazrat Dawood A.S
  • D. Hazrat Issa A.S

Explanation: The Ten Commandments were given to Prophet Musa (AS) on Mount Sinai. They are associated with the Mosaic covenant, not with Prophets…

Correct answer: Hazrat Musa A.S
Hard
  • A. 20 years
  • B. 30 years
  • C. 40 years
  • D. 45 years

Explanation: Traditional Islamic accounts commonly state that Prophet Yusuf (AS) remained separated from his father Yaqub (AS) for forty years.

Correct answer: 40 years
Hard
  • A. From the sea
  • B. From the Sky
  • C. From Madina
  • D. None of them

Explanation: Traditional accounts of the Companions of the Elephant describe the Ababil birds as coming from the direction of the sea.

Correct answer: From the sea
Moderate
  • A. The bird
  • B. Flock of birds
  • C. Angles
  • D. None of them

Explanation: Ababil means groups or flocks following one another, so the phrase refers to flocks of birds.

Correct answer: Flock of birds
Hard
  • A. Catapult
  • B. Thin rope
  • C. Credle
  • D. None of them

Explanation: Prophet Ibrahim (AS) was thrown into the fire using a catapult, commonly called a manjaniq in Islamic historical accounts.

Correct answer: Catapult
Moderate
  • A. Prophet Moosa (A.S) was father of Prophet Haroon (A.S)
  • B. Prophet Haroon (A.S) was father of Prophet Moosa (A.S)
  • C. Brothers
  • D. Cousins

Explanation: Prophets Musa and Harun (AS) were brothers, with Harun (AS) serving as Musa's helper and spokesman before Pharaoh.

Correct answer: Brothers
Moderate
  • A. Pieces
  • B. Law
  • C. Signs
  • D. Good news

Explanation: Zaboor refers to a revealed scripture given to Prophet Dawud (David), and “pieces” is the intended rendering among these options for…

Correct answer: Pieces
Moderate
  • A. Hazrat Uzair (AS)
  • B. Hazrat Musa (AS)
  • C. Hazrat Salih (AS)
  • D. None of above

Explanation: The Quran describes a man who was made to die for one hundred years and then revived in Surah al-Baqarah 2:259; Islamic tradition…

Correct answer: Hazrat Uzair (AS)
Moderate
  • A. A collection of Ahadith
  • B. Two specific surah of Quran
  • C. A book of jafferi Fiqh
  • D. A book of Hanafi Fiqh

Explanation: Al-Mu'awwidhatain means the two protective chapters, Surah al-Falaq and Surah al-Nas.

Correct answer: Two specific surah of Quran
Easy
  • A. 111
  • B. 110
  • C. 114
  • D. 116

Explanation: The Quran contains 114 surahs, beginning with Al-Fatihah and ending with An-Nas.

Correct answer: 114
Moderate
  • A. 284
  • B. 286
  • C. 288
  • D. 290

Explanation: Surah Al-Baqarah has 286 verses, making it the longest surah of the Quran.

Correct answer: 286
Easy
  • A. Surah Al-ma'ida
  • B. Surah An-Nisa
  • C. Surah Al-Baqarah
  • D. Surah Al- A'raf

Explanation: Ayat al-Kursi is verse 255 of Surah Al-Baqarah. Its opening describes Allah's eternal life, complete authority and knowledge over the…

Correct answer: Surah Al-Baqarah
Hard
  • A. Surah Yusuf
  • B. Surah Ibrahim
  • C. Surah Mujadila
  • D. Surah Al-A'la

Explanation: Surah Al-A'la ends by mentioning the scriptures of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) and Hazrat Musa (AS).

Correct answer: Surah Al-A'la
Moderate
  • A. Surah Imran
  • B. Surah An-Nisa
  • C. Surah At-Teen
  • D. Surah Hud

Explanation: Surah At-Tin begins with oaths by the fig and the olive, both fruits. The Arabic word At-Tin itself means “the fig.”

Correct answer: Surah At-Teen
Easy
  • A. 2
  • B. 3
  • C. 4
  • D. 5

Explanation: Surah Al-Kawthar has only three short verses, making it the shortest surah by verse count and commonly also by length.

Correct answer: 3