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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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- A. 4
- B. 5
- C. 6
- D. 7Joining A Monthly Book Club
Explanation: Five surahs begin with Qul: Al-Jinn, Al-Kafirun, Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq and An-Nas. Counting these names gives 5.
Correct answer: 5- A. 1
- B. 2
- C. 3
- D. 4
Explanation: Two surahs begin with Tabaraka: Surah Al-Mulk and Surah Al-Furqan. Therefore, the number is 2.
Correct answer: 2- A. Umm al-Quran
- B. Umm al-Kitab
- C. Both A & B
- D. None of these
Explanation: Surah Al-Fatihah is called both Umm al-Quran and Umm al-Kitab, meaning the mother or essence of the Quran and the Book.
Correct answer: Both A & B- A. goat
- B. Camel
- C. Ant
- D. Dog
Explanation: Naml means “ant” in Arabic, and Surah An-Naml includes the account of an ant warning its community about the approaching army of Hazrat…
Correct answer: Ant- A. 22
- B. 21
- C. 19
- D. 23History
Explanation: The word zakat is commonly counted 22 times in the Makki surahs. Counts can vary if related Arabic forms or later classifications are…
Correct answer: 22- A. 41
- B. 42
- C. 43
- D. 44
Explanation: The name Nuh is mentioned 43 times in the Holy Quran. His account appears across several surahs, including Hud, Al-Mu'minun, Ash-Shu'ara…
Correct answer: 43- A. One
- B. Two
- C. Three
- D. Four
Explanation: The Quran describes two trumpet blasts in Surah al-Zumar 39:68: the first causes the collapse or death of creation, and the second brings…
Correct answer: Two- A. Honey
- B. Milk
- C. Water
- D. Juice
Explanation: Milk is described in the Quran as a pure and wholesome drink produced from livestock, especially in Surah al-Nahl 16:66.
Correct answer: Milk- A. Dabino
- B. Honey
- C. Water melon
- D. Milk
Explanation: Honey is highlighted in Surah al-Nahl 16:69 as containing healing for people, which explains its traditional description as the best…
Correct answer: Honey- A. Baqara
- B. Fatiha
- C. Iklass
- D. Yaseen
Explanation: Surah al-Fatihah is called Umm al-Kitab and Umm al-Quran, meaning the Mother of the Book or Mother of the Quran.
Correct answer: Fatiha- A. Fish
- B. Whale
- C. Elephant
- D. Anaconda
Explanation: The elephant is the largest animal explicitly named in the Quran, in Surah al-Fil, which recounts the army of the elephant.
Correct answer: Elephant- A. Ant
- B. Mosquito
- C. Spider
- D. Fly
Explanation: The mosquito is mentioned by name in Surah al-Baqarah 2:26 as an example Allah may use in a parable.
Correct answer: Mosquito- A. Two
- B. Three
- C. Four
- D. Five
Explanation: Three surahs have single-letter names: Sad, Qaf and Nun. These are among the Quranic disjointed letters, known as huruf muqatta'at.
Correct answer: Three- A. Buruj
- B. Dariq
- C. Kausar
- D. Shams
Explanation: The three verses of Surah al-Kawthar end with the Arabic letter ra: kawthar, wanhar and abtar.
Correct answer: Kausar- A. Iqra
- B. Ikhlas
- C. Falaq
- D. Balad
Explanation: Each verse of Surah al-Ikhlas ends with the Arabic letter dal, as in ahad, samad, yulad and ahad.
Correct answer: Ikhlas- A. Yaseen
- B. Ma'ida
- C. Rahman
- D. Hadeed
Explanation: Surah al-Hadid is traditionally cited in these MCQs for mentioning 27 attributes or names of Allah.
Correct answer: Hadeed- A. 1
- B. 2
- C. 3
- D. 4Islam
Explanation: Two surahs begin with the word Qad: Surah al-Mu'minun, “Qad aflaha al-mu'minun,” and Surah al-Mujadilah, “Qad sami'a Allah.” Therefore the…
Correct answer: 2- A. Surah Baqara
- B. Surah Taha
- C. Surah Qasas
- D. Surah Kahfi
Explanation: The worship of the calf by Bani Isra'il is narrated in Surah Ta-Ha, particularly in its account of Prophet Musa's absence and the actions…
Correct answer: Surah Taha- A. Ummul Qura
- B. Baladul Ameen
- C. Bakkah
- D. All of these
Explanation: Makkah has several Quranic names: Umm al-Qura means “mother of the cities,” Balad al-Amin means “the secure city,” and Bakkah is another…
Correct answer: All of these- A. Three
- B. Four
- C. Five
- D. Six
Explanation: Four surahs begin with “Inna”: Al-Fath, Nuh, Al-Qadr, and Al-Kawthar. Hence the count is four, not three or five.
Correct answer: Four