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