A Literary Fest to Welcome Ramadan

Quiz Question Bank

Part - I

1. What is the meaning of the word “Qur’an”? That which is Read

2. Where was the Qur’an revealed first? In the cave of Hira (Makkah)

3. On which night was the Qur’an first revealed? Lailatul-Qadr (Night of the Power) in the month of Ramadhan

4. Who revealed the Qur’an? Allah revealed the Qur’an

5. Through whom was the Qur’an revealed? Through Angel Jibreel (Gabriel)

6. To whom was the Qur’an revealed? To the last Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him)

7. What was the age of Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him) when Qur’an was first

revealed to him through Angel Jibreel?

40 Years

8. What was the interval between the first and the second revelation?

2 years and six months

9. How long did Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him) received the revelation of the

Qur’an in Makkah?

13 Years

10. How long did Prophet Muhammed (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) received the revelation

of the Qur’an in Madinah?

10 Years

11. Where was the first Surah revealed? In Makkah

12. Where was the last Surah revealed? In Madinah

13. How many years did it take for the complete revelation of the Qur’an?

23 years

14. What are the conditions for holding or touching the Qur’an?

One has to be clean and recommended to be with Wudhu (ablution)

15. What are the other names of the Qur’an according to the Qur’an itself?

Al-Furqaan, Al-Kitaab, Al-Zikr, Al-Noor, Al-Huda

16. Which is the longest Surah (Chapter) in the Qur’an?

Surah Al-Baqarah (chapter-2)

17. Which is the smallest Surah in the Qur’an?

Surah Al-Kausar (chapter-108)

18. Which Surah (chapter) of the Qur’an is to be read compulsorily in each raka’at of the

Salah (Prayer)?

Surah Al-Fatihah (chapter-1)

19. Who was the only woman whose personal name is found in the Qur’an?

Maryam / Mary (mother of Jesus)

20. How many Makki Surahs (chapters) are there in the Qur’an?

86 chapters

21. How many Madani Surahs(chapters) are there in the Qur’an?

28 chapters

22. How many Manzils (stages) are there in the Qur’an?

7 stages

23. How many Para or Juz (parts) are there in the Qur’an?

30 parts

24. How many Surahs (chapters) are there in the Qur’an?

114 chapters

25. How many Rukoo (paragraphs) are there in the Qur’an?

540 paragraphs

26. Who is the first ‘Haafiz’ (memorizer) of the Qur’an?

Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him)

27. How many verses of Prostration (Sajda-e-Tilawat) are there in the Qur’an?

15 verses

28. In which Surah (chapter) do you find the first verse about Sajda (prostation)?

Surat Al-‘A`raf Chapter-7 Verse-206

29. Where in the Qur’an has Prophet Muhammed (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) been

named ‘Ahmad’?

Surah As-Saf Chapter-61 Verse-6

And [mention] when Jesus, the son of Mary, said, “O children of Israel, indeed I am the

messenger of Allah to you confirming what came before me of the Torah and bringing good

tidings of a messenger to come after me, whose name is Ahmad.” But when he came to them

with clear evidences, they said, “This is obvious magic.”

30. Name the Prophet whose name is mentioned and discussed most in the Qur’an?

Prophet Musa (Moses)

31. Which chapter (surah) of the Qur’an was Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him)

reciting while praying, that Jubayr ibn Mut’im listened to and embraced Islam?

Surah At-Tur (52nd chapter)

32. Which was the Surah of the Qur’an which the Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon

him) had recited when one of his enemies Utba after listening to it fell in Sajda

(prostration)?

The first five verses of Surah Ham Meem Sajda (chapter-41)

33. Who is the man about whom, Allah has said in the Qur’an that his body is kept as an

admonishing example for future generations to come?

Fir’aun (Pharaoh)

34. Besides the body of Pharaoh, what is that thing which is kept as an admonishing

example for future generations to come?

Noah’s Ark

35. After the wreckage of Prophet Noah’s Ark, which is its place of rest mentioned in the

Qur’an?

Mountain of Judi

36. In the Qur’an there is a mention of a Prophet who has been called by his mother’s

name. Who was he?

Jesus [Prophet Isa (Alahis salaam)] is mentioned as Isa Ibn Maryam (Jesus the son of Mary)

37. Which was the agreement that was titled Fath-hum-Mubeen’ without fighting a battle?

Treaty of Hudaibiya

38. What are the different names used for Satan or Devil in the Qur’an?

Iblees and Ash-Shaitaan

39. Which category of creature does the Qur’an put ‘Iblees’ into?

Jinn

40. What were those worships and prayers that were ordered by Allah to the community of

Bani Israeel and which were continued by the Muslim Ummah also?

Salaat and Zakaat

41. The Qur’an repeatedly warns of a certain day. Which day it is?

Yaumul Qiyamah (The Day of Judgment)

42. Who were those people with whom Allah was pleased and they were pleased with Him,

as mentioned in the Qur’an?

SAHABA - Companions of Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him) [Quran 9:100]

43. Which Surah is regarded as the Heart of the Quran?

Surah Yaseen (chapter-36)

44. What is the scale or measure of one’s dignity according to the Qur’an?

Taqwa (Piety)

45. Where in the Quran water is pointed out as the origin of all life?

Surah Al-Anbya (chapter-21 verse-30)

Have those who disbelieved not considered that the heavens and the earth were a joined

entity, and We separated them and made from water every living thing? Then will they not

believe?

46. Which is the Surah (Chapter) that does not start with Bismillah?

Surah At-Tawbah (chapter 9)

At-Tauba’ or ‘repentance’, exposes the true qualities of the hypocrites and threatens them

with a woeful doom. It can be likened to a stern warning made in the strongest terms. Hence,

an opening, which stresses divine mercy and compassion, does not seem particularly fitting

to the subject matter of the Surah. Therefore, Allah has not started with the phrase you have

mentioned which begins every other Surah in the Qur’an. To recite this phrase at its

beginning is forbidden because it constitutes an addition to the Qur’an which is not part of it.

47. In which Surah (Chapter) of the Qur’an Bismillah is repeated twice?

Surah An-Naml (chapter-27)

One in the beginning (verse-1) and other in the middle (verse-30)

48. How many Surahs (Chapters) in the Qur’an have the titles named after different

Prophets?

6 Surahs:

a) Surah al-Yunus (chapter-10)

b) Surah al-Hud (chapter-11)

c) Surah al-Yusuf (chapter-12)

d) Surah al- Ibrahim (chapter-14)

e) Surah al-Nuh (chapter-71)

f) Surah al-Muhammad (chapter-47)

49. Who were the five non-prophets whose names are mentioned with due respect in the

Qur’an?

Imram , Talut, Luqman, Aziz of Egypt and Zulqarnain

50. In which part of the Qur’an do you find ‘Ayat-ul-Kursi’ (Verse of the Throne)?

Surat Al-Baqarah (chapter-2 verse-255)

51. Who was the Prophet mentioned in the Qur’an whose three generations were prophets?

Ibrahim (Alaihis-salaam)

52. What does the Qur’an say about property and wealth?

They are tests of ones faith [2:155]

53. According to the Qur’an who is “khaatamun Nabiyyeen” (the last of the Prophets)?

Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him)

54. In the Qur’an what other name is given to the city of Makkah?

Bakkah [chapter-3 verse-96]

Baladul Ameen (the safe city) [chapter-95 verse-3]

Ummul Qura (mother of cities) [chapter-42 verse-7]

55. According to the Qur’an what other name is given to the city of Madinah?

Yathrib [chapter-33 verse-13]

56. Whose Generation is known as “Bani Israeel” according to the Qur’an?

The generation of Prophet Yaqoob (peace be upon him) who is also known as Israeel

57. Which verse in the Qur’an prohibits the consumption of alcohol?

Surah Al-Ma’idah [chapter-5 verse-90]

O you who have believed, indeed, intoxicants, gambling, [sacrificing on] stone alters [to

other than Allah ], and divining arrows are but defilement from the work of Satan, so avoid it

that you may be successful.

58. What is the term used by Muslims for people who have completely memorized the Holy

Qur’an?

Hafiz

Part - II

Q.1: How many times has the Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem appeared in the Quran?

A.1: 114 times

Q.2: Where did the first revelation of the Quran descend?

A.2: In the Cave of Hira

Q.3: Which Surah was the first to be revealed?

A.3: Surah Alaq

Q.4: How many Sajdahs are there in the Quran?

A.4: Fourteen Sajdahs

Q.5: How many Surahs are there in the Quran?

A.5: 114

Q.6: On which day did the first revelation descend?

A.6: On a Monday

Q.7: Which is the longest Surah in the Quran?

A.7: Surah Baqarah

Q.8: Which is the only Sahabi, whose name is mentioned in the Quran?

A 8: Hazrat Zaid bin Haaritha (radi Allahu anhu)

Q.9: How many times did the blessed name Muhammad (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) appear

in the Quran?

A.9: Four times

Q.10: Which are those two Surahs of the Quran whose names are reputed with only one

Alphabet each?

A.10: Surah Saad and Surah Qaaf

Q.11: Our Nabi’s (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) blessed name Ahmed has appeared how many

times in the Quran?

A.11: Once

Q.12: Which one individual blessed females name is mentioned in the Quran?

A.12: Bibi Maryam

Q.13: Who did the most appropriate and self-explanatory translation of the Quran in Urdu?

A.13: Aala Hazrat Imam Ahmed Raza (radi Allahu anhu)

Q.14: What is the name of the Quran Translation by Aala Hazrat (radi Allahu anhu)?

A.14: Kanzul Imaan

Q.15: Which is that first Surah where the Ayat of Sajdah was revealed?

A.15: Surah Najm

Q16: How many names of Ambia (Prophets) are mentioned in the Quran?

A.16: Twenty Five

Q.17: How many names of Angels are mentioned in the Quran?

A.17: Twelve

Q18: Which Islamic months are mentioned in the Quran?

A.18: Ramadaan

Q.19: The names of which Jinns are mentioned in the Holy Quran?

A.19: Only the name of Iblees?

Q.20: Which Battle has the Name of One Surah?

A.20: Surah Ahzaab

Q.21: The Name of Which Surah is named after a basic pillar of Islam?

A.21: Surah Al Haj

Q.22: In Surah Rahman, how many times ‘fabi ayye aalahi rabbikuma tukazziban’ is used?

A.22: 31 times

Questions and answers about HAZRAT ADAM (alaihis salaam)

HAZRAT ADAM (alaihis salaam)

Q.23: Which Nabi (alaihis salaam) was the first to come on earth?

A.23: Nabi Adam (alaihis salaam)

Q.24: Who was the first human from whom the human race came into existence?

A.24: Hazrat Adam (alaihis salaam)

Q.25: How was Hazrat Hawa created?

A.25: From the left rib of Hazrat Adam (alaihis salaam)

Q.26: On which day was Hazrat Adam (alaihis salaam) born?

A.26: On a Friday

Q.27: When there was an argument between the two sons of Hazrat Adam (alaihis salaam),

who was killed?

A.27: Qaabil killed Haabil

Q.28: Who killed who first on earth?

A.28: Qaabil killed Haabil

Q.29: For what reason did Adam (alaihis salaam) get excellence over the Angels?

A.29: Because of Allah’s Grace and due to knowledge

Q.30: From whom did humans learn about making graves?

A.30: From a crow

Q.31: What was the name of the woman because of whom the first human was killed on earth?

A.31: Aqleema

Q.32: Which Prophet (alaihis salaam) did our Nabi (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) meet on the

first sky?

A.32: Hazrat Adam (alaihis salaam)

Q.33: Concerning which Nabi (alaihis salaam) is it well known that he reached Sarandib ( Sri

Lanka ) and his sign is also famous there?

A.33: Hazrat Adam (alaihis salaam)

Q.34: Where and when did Hazrat Adam and Hazrat Hawa (alaihimas salaam) meet?

A.34: On the 9th of Zulhijjah at Arafaat

Q.35: Which language did Hazrat Adam (alaihis salaam) speak in Paradise ?

A.35: Arabic

Q.36: Which human was born without a mother?

A.36: Hazrat Hawa

Q.37: How was Qaabil, the first murderer killed on this earth?

A.37: His blind son struck him with stones until he died

Q.38: How many Divine Books (Saheefas) were revealed upon Hazrat Adam (alaihis salaam)?

A.38: Ten Questions and answers about HAZRAT SHEETH (alaihis salaam)

HAZRAT SHEETH (alaihis salaam)

Q.39: After Hazrat Adam (alaihis salaam), which Nabi came to the earth?

A.39: Hazrat Sheeth (alaihis salaam)

Q.40: How many Saheefas were revealed upon Hazrat Sheeth (alaihis salaam)?

A.40: Fifty

Q.41: Which Nabi (alaihis salaam) first had growt3h of the beard hair?

A.41: Hazrat Sheeth (alaihis salaam)

Q.42: Who invented the first hat (topi) and the first shoe?

A.42: Hazrat Sheeth (alaihis salaam) Questions and answers about HAZRAT IDREES (alaihis

salaam)

HAZRAT IDREES (alaihis salaam)

Q.43: Who was the first person to write with a pen?

A.43: Hazat Idrees (alaihis salaam)

Q.44: Which Prophet first introduced measures and weight?

A.44: Hazrat Idrees (alaihis salaam)

Q.45: Who first introduced sewing?

A.45: Hazrat Idrees (alaihis salaam)

Q.46: Which was the first Nabi to be raised alive into the skies?

A.46: Hazrat Idrees (alaihis salaam)

Q.47: What the Name of Hazrat Nooh’s (alaihis salaam) great grandfather?

A.47: Hazrat Idrees (alaihis salaam) Questions and answers about HAZRAT NOOH (alaihis

salaam)

HAZRAT NOOH (alaihis salaam)

Q.48: During the time of which Nabi (alaihis salaam) did a huge flood occur wherein all the

people were destroyed except those who were on the Ark ?

A.48: Hazrat Nooh (alaihis salaam)

Q.49: Which Nabi (alaihis salaam) propagated religion for more then 950 years?

A.49: Hazrat Nooh (alaihis salaam)

Q.50: What was the name of the son of Hazrat Nooh (alaihis salaam) who refused to sit in the

ark and was thus destroyed?

A.50: Kin’aan

Q.51: On which date; did the Ark of Hazrat Nooh (alaihis salaam) anchor on Mount Jodi ?

A.51: 10th of Muharram

Q.52: Why is Hazrat Nooh (alaihis salaam) known as Adam Thaani (The Second)?

A.52: after the Floods only his children were left alive and all people on earth today are from

his children.

Q.53: How many divine books were revealed upon Hazrat Nooh (alaihis salaam)?

A.53: Ten

Q.54: For how many consecutive days did it rain during the great floods?

A.54: Forty nights and days continuously

Q.55: During the great floods, from where did water first start to gush?

A.55: From Tanoor

Part - III

Q-1: Which word is mentioned most times in the Holy Quran:

1. Rahmaan

2. Rabb

3. Allah

4. Qull

Q-2: How many Aayahs of Sajdah are there in the Holy Quran:

1. 12

2. 13

3. 14

4. 15

Q-3: Which Prophets name was specifically and specially chosen and given by Allah

Subhanah

Himself?

1. Prophet Idris(a.s.)

2. Prophet Shoaib (a.s.)

3. Prophet Yunus (a.s.)

4. Prophet Yahya (a.s.)

Q-4: Which is the longest Surah in the Holy Quran:

1. Surah Maidah

2. Surah Nisaa

3. Surah Ale-Imraan

4. Surah Baqarah

Q-5: How long is the Day of Judgement:

1. 1,000 years

2. 10,000 years

3. 50,000 years

4. 70,000 years

Q-6: What is the name of the fountain which each person of Paradise will drink before

entering:

1. Tasneem

2. San-Sabeel

3. Kawthar

4. Zam Zam

Q-7: Who will be thrown to the absolute lowest depths of the Hell Fire?

1. The mushriks

2. The Kaafirs

3. The Hypocrites

4. The People of Firaun

Q-8: Which Prophets father, grand-father, and great-grand father were also Prophets:

1. Prophet Yunus (a.s.)

2. Prophet Yaqoob (a.s.)

3. Prophet Yusuf (a.s.)

4. Prophet Ismail (a.s)

Q-9: In which Surah of the Quran there are two Bismillah ar Rahmaan ar Raheem:

1. Surah Nahl

2. Surah Naml

3. Surah Baqarah

4. Surah Nisaa

Q-10: Who is the woman who is mentioned by name in the Glorious Quran?

1. Hadrat Aishah

2. Hadrat Sarah

3. Hadrat Maryam

4. Hadrat Fatimah

Q-11: Who is the only companion of the Messenger of Allah (saws) who is mentioned by

name in the Glorious Quran?

1. Hadrat Abu Bakr As-Siddiq

2. Hadrat Umar ibn Al-Khattab

3. Hadrat Ali ibn Abi Taalib

4. Hadrat Zaid ibn Harith

Q-12: What is the total number of Surahs in the Glorious Quran?

1. 101

2. 114

3. 136

4. 168

Q-13: How many Surahs in the Quran start with Bismillah ar-Rahmaan ar-Raheen?

1. 100

2. 113

3. 135

4. 167

Q-14: Which Prophet has been mentioned by his name the most times in the Glorious

Quran?

1. Prophet Adam

2. Prophet Ibraheem

3. Prophet Musa

4. Prophet Mohamed (saws)

Q-15: How many times is Prophet Mohamed (saws) mentioned by his name Mohamed in

the Glorious Quran?

1. 0

2. 4

3. 8

4. 16

Q-16: Which Prophet of Allah was the custodian/caretaker of Hadrat Maryam?

1. Prophet Ibraheem

2. Prophet Yahya

3. Prophet Zackariyyah

4. Prophet Isa

Q-17: Which Surah is believed to be the last complete Surah to be revealed?

1. Surah Al-Fateha

2. Surah Al-Ikhlaas

3. Surah An-Naas

4. Surah An-Nasr

Q-18: What is the name of the Guardian Angel of Hell-Fire as mentioned in the Glorious

Quran?

1. Angel Jibrael

2. Angel Mikaeel

3. Angel Maalik

4. Angel Israfeel

Q-19: How many Angels will carry the Throne of Allah Subhanah on the Day of

Judgment?

1. 8

2. 100

3. 700

4. 999

Q-20: Which sin has been singled out as the absolutely unforgivable sin by Allah

Subhanah in the Glorious Quran?

1. Disobedience to parents

2. Murder

3. Adultery

4. Shirk