Islamic Religious Studies — The Qur’an & Its Sciences
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1. Muslims believe that the Qur'an is unique among all scriptures because it is:
A. Written entirely by human scholars
B. The last of the revealed books, preserved from corruption
C. Older than the Torah and the Injil
D. Only meant for the Arabs
Explanation: Muslims believe the Qur'an is the final revelation from Allah and that He Himself guarantees its preservation from any alteration, unlike earlier scriptures.
2. Which Surah of the Qur'an is the only one that does not begin with 'Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim'?
A. Al-Fatiha
B. An-Naml
C. At-Tawbah
D. Al-Ikhlas
Explanation: Surah At-Tawbah (Chapter 9) is the only chapter in the Qur'an that does not begin with the Bismillah, which scholars attribute to the stern warning tone of the chapter.
3. The first verses of the Qur'an were revealed to Prophet Muhammad (SAW) in which cave?
A. Cave Thawr
B. Cave Hira
C. Cave Uhud
D. Cave Badr
Explanation: The first revelation came to Prophet Muhammad (SAW) while he was meditating in the Cave of Hira, located on Jabal an-Nur near Makkah.
4. Surahs revealed before the Prophet's migration (Hijrah) to Madinah are generally classified as:
A. Madinan Surahs
B. Makkan Surahs
C. Ta'if Surahs
D. Hijazi Surahs
Explanation: Surahs revealed to the Prophet before his migration to Madinah are classified as Makkan Surahs, and they mainly focus on Tawhid, the Hereafter and moral upbringing.
5. A key characteristic of Madinan Surahs, as distinct from Makkan Surahs, is that they mostly deal with:
A. Stories of ancient prophets only
B. Laws guiding social, economic and political life
C. Descriptions of Paradise and Hell only
D. The oneness of Allah for the first time
Explanation: Madinan Surahs were revealed after the establishment of the Muslim community in Madinah and largely contain legislation on social, economic, political and family matters.
6. Which of the following is another name by which the Qur'an is also known, meaning 'The Criterion' (between right and wrong)?
A. Al-Furqan
B. Az-Zabur
C. At-Tawrah
D. Al-Injil
Explanation: Al-Furqan, meaning 'The Criterion', is one of the names of the Qur'an because it distinguishes clearly between truth and falsehood, right and wrong.
7. How many chapters (Suwar) are contained in the Holy Qur'an?
A. 99
B. 104
C. 114
D. 120
Explanation: The Qur'an is divided into 114 chapters known as Suwar (singular: Surah), arranged from the longest to the shortest, though not in the order of revelation.
8. Which of the following is one of the major themes commonly addressed throughout the Qur'an?
A. Modern scientific formulas
B. The oneness of Allah (Tawhid)
C. Nigerian constitutional law
D. Ancient Greek philosophy
Explanation: Tawhid, the belief in the oneness of Allah, is one of the central and most recurring themes throughout the Qur'an.
9. A single verse of the Qur'an is referred to in Arabic as:
A. Surah
B. Ayah
C. Juz
D. Hizb
Explanation: An individual verse of the Qur'an is called an 'Ayah' (plural: Ayat), while a chapter is called a Surah.
10. The companion who served as the chief scribe of the Prophet (SAW), often writing down the revealed verses, was:
A. Bilal ibn Rabah
B. Zaid ibn Thabit
C. Salman al-Farisi
D. Abdullah ibn Umar
Explanation: Zaid ibn Thabit was one of the most prominent scribes appointed by Prophet Muhammad (SAW) to write down the verses of the Qur'an as they were revealed.
11. The scholarly explanation and interpretation of the meanings of the Qur'an is called:
A. Tafsir
B. Tajweed
C. Qira'ah
D. Isnad
Explanation: Tafsir refers to the field of Islamic scholarship dedicated to explaining and interpreting the meanings, contexts and lessons of Qur'anic verses.
12. For the purpose of easy recitation during a month like Ramadan, the Qur'an is divided into how many equal parts called Juz (Ajza)?
A. 20
B. 25
C. 30
D. 40
Explanation: The Qur'an is divided into 30 equal parts called Ajza (singular: Juz) to make it convenient for Muslims to complete recitation of the whole Qur'an, especially during the 30 days of Ramadan.
13. The Qur'an is regarded by Muslims as the greatest miracle given to Prophet Muhammad (SAW) mainly because of its:
A. Physical size and weight
B. Inimitable linguistic and literary excellence
C. Colourful illustrations
D. Modern printing technology
Explanation: The Qur'an is considered a miracle chiefly due to its unmatched linguistic beauty, eloquence and structure, which the Arabs of the time, despite their mastery of language, could not imitate.
14. Which of the following is the longest Surah in the Qur'an?
A. Al-Fatiha
B. An-Nisa
C. Al-Baqarah
D. Al-Kahf
Explanation: Surah Al-Baqarah (Chapter 2) is the longest chapter in the Qur'an, containing 286 verses.
15. Which Surah is regarded as the opening chapter of the Qur'an and is recited in every unit (Rak'ah) of the daily prayers?
A. Al-Ikhlas
B. Al-Fatiha
C. An-Nas
D. Al-Falaq
Explanation: Surah Al-Fatiha, meaning 'The Opening', is the first chapter of the Qur'an and its recitation is compulsory in every unit of the five daily prayers.
16. Prophet Muhammad (SAW) received his first revelation at what age?
A. 25 years
B. 35 years
C. 40 years
D. 45 years
Explanation: Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was 40 years old when he received the first revelation from Allah through Angel Jibril in the Cave of Hira.
17. One of the other names of the Qur'an, 'Adh-Dhikr', means:
A. The Reminder
B. The Sealed Nectar
C. The Balance
D. The Light
Explanation: 'Adh-Dhikr' means 'The Reminder', reflecting the Qur'an's function of reminding humankind of Allah, His guidance and the Hereafter.
18. During the lifetime of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), the revealed verses of the Qur'an were mainly preserved through:
A. Printing presses
B. Memorisation and writing on available materials
C. Photocopying machines
D. Digital recording
Explanation: During the Prophet's lifetime, companions memorised the revealed verses and also wrote them on available materials such as bones, leather, and palm leaves.
19. The word 'Qur'an' is derived from an Arabic root word which literally means:
A. To write
B. To recite
C. To memorise
D. To translate
Explanation: The word Qur'an comes from the Arabic root 'qara'a', meaning 'to recite' or 'to read', reflecting its nature as a book meant to be recited aloud.
20. The angel who brought down the revelation of the Qur'an to Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was:
A. Angel Mika'il
B. Angel Israfil
C. Angel Jibril
D. Angel Malik
Explanation: Angel Jibril (Gabriel) was the angel appointed by Allah to bring divine revelation, including the Qur'an, to Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
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