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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. Rajab
- B. Sha'abān
- C. Ramadan
- D. Hajj
Explanation: Ramadan is the only month named explicitly in the Quran, and it is described as the month in which the Quran was revealed.
Correct answer: Ramadan- A. Shab-e-Bara'at
- B. Shab-e-Miraj
- C. Shab-e-Qadar
- D. None of these
Explanation: Laylat-ul-Qadr, commonly called Shab-e-Qadar, is described in Surah Al-Qadr as better than a thousand months.
Correct answer: Shab-e-Qadar- A. Muqte'aat
- B. Qamari
- C. Shamsi
- D. All of them
Explanation: Muqatta'at are the mysterious disjointed letters appearing at the openings of some surahs, such as Alif-Lam-Mim.
Correct answer: Muqte'aat- A. Ramzan
- B. Shawal
- C. Safar
- D. None of These
Explanation: The first revelation came during Ramadan, as indicated in Surah al-Baqarah 2:185, which describes Ramadan as the month in which the Quran…
Correct answer: Ramzan- A. 80
- B. 81
- C. 82
- D. 183Islamic Holidays
Explanation: Surah al-Baqarah 2:183 begins the passage commanding believers to fast, stating that fasting was prescribed as it was prescribed for…
Correct answer: 183Islamic Holidays- A. Al-Ikhlas
- B. Falaq
- C. Nass.
- D. Fatiha
Explanation: A rigorously reported hadith compares Surah al-Ikhlas with one-third of the Quran because of its concentrated statement of Allah’s oneness…
Correct answer: Al-Ikhlas- A. Kafiron
- B. Al-Ikhlas
- C. Falaq
- D. Nass
Explanation: Surah al-Kafirun is commonly described in hadith-based Islamic studies as equivalent to one-fourth of the Quran because it clearly…
Correct answer: Kafiron- A. Ikhlaas
- B. Fatiha
- C. Nooh
- D. Tauba
Explanation: Traditional Islamic studies references state that Surah al-Fatihah was revealed twice, once in Makkah and again in Madinah.
Correct answer: Fatiha- A. 116
- B. 115
- C. 114
- D. 113
Explanation: The complete basmalah appears at the beginning of 113 surahs, since Surah al-Tawbah does not begin with it, and it appears once more…
Correct answer: 114- A. Munafiqun
- B. Humaza
- C. Nuhu
- D. Zalzala
Explanation: Surah al-Humazah condemns the person who habitually slanders and backbites others, described as a gatherer of wealth who mocks people.
Correct answer: Humaza- A. Al-Fatiha
- B. Al-Muzzammil
- C. Al-Muddaththir
- D. Al-Alaq
Explanation: The first revealed verses were the opening five verses of Surah al-Alaq, beginning with the command to read.
Correct answer: Al-Alaq- A. Lahab
- B. Quraish
- C. Hashim
- D. Sab'i
Explanation: Surah Quraysh takes its name from Quraysh, the tribe of the Holy Prophet ﷺ and the leading tribe of Makkah.
Correct answer: Quraish- A. 23
- B. 24
- C. 25
- D. 26
Explanation: The name of Prophet Ibrahim عليه السلام is mentioned in 25 surahs of the Quran, although his name occurs many more than 25 times in total.
Correct answer: 25- A. 7
- B. 8
- C. 9
- D. 10
Explanation: The name of Prophet Hud عليه السلام occurs seven times in the Quran, mainly in passages recounting the warning of the people of Ad.
Correct answer: 7- A. 23
- B. 25
- C. 27
- D. 29
Explanation: The name of Prophet Adam عليه السلام is mentioned 25 times in the Quran.
Correct answer: 25- A. Room
- B. Ahzab
- C. Fathi
- D. Nasr
Explanation: Surah al-Ahzab is named after the confederate forces that besieged Madinah in the Battle of the Trench, also called the Battle of Ahzab.
Correct answer: Ahzab- A. Dalaq
- B. Mujadala
- C. Nisa
- D. Mumtahina
Explanation: Surah al-Nisa contains extensive family legislation, including marriage, dowry, inheritance and the rights of women.
Correct answer: Nisa- A. Hazrat Ibrahim (AS)
- B. Hazrat Adam (AS)
- C. Hazrat Nooh (AS)
- D. Hazrat Muhammad (SAW)
Explanation: Adam عليه السلام is the first prophet mentioned in the Quranic narrative, beginning with his creation and appointment on earth.
Correct answer: Hazrat Adam (AS)- A. A'araf
- B. HUD
- C. Nuhu
- D. Anfal
Explanation: Surah al-Anfal refers to the Muhajirun, those who migrated for the sake of Allah, particularly in verses 72, 74 and 75.
Correct answer: Anfal- A. Yatazeroon
- B. Wa Mamin Da'abat
- C. Wa Ma Ubrioo
- D. Rubama
Explanation: The 11th para begins with the words Ya'tazirun, commonly rendered in South Asian para names as Yatazeroon.
Correct answer: Yatazeroon