Q1.
The first census of the Islamic world was conducted during the period of ____.
Explanation: The first census of the Islamic world was conducted during the caliphate of Hazrat Umar (R.A).
Q2.
Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (R.A) is buried at?
Explanation: Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (R.A) is buried in Baghdad, Iraq.
Q3.
The literal meaning of the word 'Surah' (a chapter of the Quran) is:
Explanation: The word 'Surah' literally means 'city of refuge' or 'a high wall/enclosure'.
Q4.
How many verses (Ayats) were revealed in the first Wahi (revelation)?
Explanation: The first five verses of Surah Al-Alaq were revealed in the first Wahi.
Q5.
How many times is the command for Namaz (Salat) given in the Holy Quran?
Explanation: The command for establishing Namaz (prayer) is given approximately 700 times in the Holy Quran.
Q6.
Who was the first Hafiz (memorizer) of the Holy Quran among the Caliphs?
Explanation: Hazrat Usman (R.A) was the first Hafiz among the Khulafa-e-Rashideen. (Note: The Prophet PBUH was the first Hafiz overall).
Q7.
Hazrat _____ (R.A) proposed the compilation of the Holy Quran into a single book.
Explanation: Hazrat Umar (R.A) proposed the idea of compiling the Quran to Hazrat Abu Bakar (R.A) after the Battle of Yamama.
Q8.
The city of ____ is mentioned by name in the Holy Quran.
Explanation: The city of Rome is mentioned in Surah Ar-Rum.
Q9.
Surah _____ is known as the 'Heart of the Quran'.
Explanation: Surah Yaseen is famously known as the 'Heart of the Quran'.
Q10.
Surah ___ is known as the 'Beauty of the Quran'.
Explanation: Surah Ar-Rahman is known as the 'Beauty of the Quran' (Zeenat-ul-Quran).
Q11.
The main subject of the Holy Quran is?
Explanation: The main subject of the Holy Quran is Humanity (Man).
Q12.
Hazrat ______ (R.A) accepted Islam first among Women.
Explanation: Hazrat Khadija (R.A) was the first person, and the first woman, to accept Islam.
Q13.
Hazrat ______ (R.A) accepted Islam first among adult free Men.
Explanation: Hazrat Abu Bakar (R.A) was the first adult free man to accept Islam.
Q14.
At the age of _____, the Holy Prophet (PBUH) received the first Wahi (revelation).
Explanation: The Prophet (PBUH) was 40 years old when he received the first Wahi in the cave of Hira.
Q15.
Hazrat _____ (R.A) was the foster mother (wet nurse) of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
Explanation: Hazrat Haleema as-Sa'diyah (R.A) was the foster mother and wet nurse of the Prophet (PBUH).
Q16.
The Prophet (PBUH) was born in the _____ 'Year of the Elephant'.
Explanation: The Prophet (PBUH) was born in 570 A.D., which is known as the 1st 'Year of the Elephant'.
Q17.
After ____ months in Madina, the change of Qibla (direction of prayer) occurred.
Explanation: The Qibla was changed from Jerusalem to Makkah approximately 18 months after the Hijrah.
Q18.
Bait-e-Rizwan (The Pledge of Rizwan) took place in the ____ Hijrah year.
Explanation: The Bait-e-Rizwan (Pledge under the tree) took place in the 6th Hijrah year, at the time of the Treaty of Hudaibiyah.
Q19.
How many Ghazwahs (battles led by the Prophet) are described in the Holy Quran?
Explanation: There are 12 Ghazwahs described in the Holy Quran.
Q20.
How many Prophets are mentioned by name in the Holy Quran?
Explanation: There are 26 Prophets mentioned by name in the Holy Quran.
Q21.
In the Holy Quran, how many Surahs are named after prophets?
Explanation: There are 6 Surahs named after prophets: Yunus, Hood, Yusuf, Ibrahim, Nuh, and Muhammad.
Q22.
The Holy Quran is divided into how many Manazil (stages for recitation)?
Explanation: The Holy Quran is divided into 7 Manazil (stages) for the purpose of completing its recitation in one week.
Q23.
Laws about Zina (adultery) were revealed in ____ A.H.
Explanation: The laws and punishment regarding Zina were revealed in 5 A.H.
Q24.
Laws about orphans and inheritance were revealed in ____ A.H.
Explanation: The laws regarding inheritance and the treatment of orphans were revealed in 3 A.H., after the Battle of Uhud.
Q25.
The order of Hijab (veil) for women was revealed in the ____ A.H. year.
Explanation: The order for Hijab for women was revealed in the 4th Hijrah year.
Q26.
Ablution (Wudu) was made obligatory in _____ A.H.
Explanation: The verse for Wudu, Ghusl, and Tayammum (Surah Al-Maidah) was revealed in the 5th A.H.
Q27.
Interest (Riba) was completely prohibited in ___ A.H.
Explanation: The final and complete prohibition of interest (Riba) was revealed in the 8th A.H.
Q28.
Paradise (Jannah) is mentioned in the Quran ___ times.
Explanation: The word 'Jannah' (Paradise) is mentioned 150 times in the Holy Quran.
Q29.
The Nation of Noah (Nuh A.S) worshiped ___ main idols.
Explanation: The nation of Nuh (A.S) worshiped 5 principal idols: Wadd, Suwa', Yaghuth, Ya'uq, and Nasr.
Q30.
Prophet Ibrahim (A.S) remained in the fire for ____ days.
Explanation: It is narrated that Prophet Ibrahim (A.S) remained in the fire, which Allah made cool, for 40 days.
Q31.
Prophet Ibrahim (A.S) was ____ years old when his son Ismael (A.S) was born.
Explanation: Prophet Ibrahim (A.S) was 86 years old when Ismael (A.S) was born.
Q32.
Hazrat ____ (A.S) was the first prophet who learned to write.
Explanation: Hazrat Idrees (A.S) was the first person to learn to write with a pen.
Q33.
Hazrat Musa (A.S) was granted ____ major miracles (the 'Nine Signs').
Explanation: Prophet Musa (A.S) was granted 9 clear signs (miracles) to show to Pharaoh.
Q34.
Hazrat _____ (A.S) was famous for his patience during severe trials.
Explanation: Prophet Ayub (A.S) (Job) is famously known as a symbol of patience.
Q35.
Baitul Laham (Bethlehem), the birth Place of Hazrat ____ (A.S), is situated in Jerusalem.
Explanation: Baitul Laham (Bethlehem), near Jerusalem, is the birthplace of Prophet Essa (A.S) (Jesus).
Q36.
Prophet Hazrat ____ (A.S) has the title Najeeb Ullah (The Chosen One of Allah).
Explanation: Prophet Dawood (A.S) has the title Najeeb Ullah.
Q37.
After ___ days of continuous rain and storm, the nation of Hood (A.S) was destroyed.
Explanation: The nation of 'Aad (people of Prophet Hood) was destroyed by a furious wind lasting seven nights and eight days.
Q38.
Prophet Yousuf (A.S) and Prophet Yaqoob (A.S) met each other after ____ years.
Explanation: Prophet Yousuf (A.S) and his father Prophet Yaqoob (A.S) were reunited after 40 years of separation.