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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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Hard
  • 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
Hard
  • 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
Moderate
  • 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
Fairly easy
  • 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
Very hard
  • 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
Hard
  • 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
Fairly easy
  • 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
Fairly easy
  • 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
Fairly easy
  • 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
Easy
  • 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
Moderate
  • 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
Moderate
  • 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
Very hard
  • 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
Moderate
  • 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
Moderate
  • 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
Very hard
  • 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
Moderate
  • 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
Fairly easy
  • 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
Fairly easy
  • 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
Moderate
  • 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