📖 100 Questions on the Qur'an 📖

What is the meaning of the word "Qur'an"?

That which is Read.

Where was the Qur'an first revealed?

In the cave of Hira (Makkah).

On which night was the Qur'an first revealed?

Lailatul-Qadr (Night of Power) in the month of Ramadhan.

Who revealed the Qur'an?

Allah revealed the Qur'an.

Through whom was the Qur'an revealed?

Through Angel Jibraeel (Alayhis-Salaam).

To whom was the Qur'an revealed?

To the last Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Who took the responsibility of keeping the Qur'an safe?

Allah Himself.

What are the conditions for holding or touching the Qur'an?

One has to be clean and in a state of wudhu (ablution).

Which is the most read book in the world?

The Qur'an.

What is the main topic of the Qur'an?

Man.

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.

How many Makki Surahs are in the Qur'an?

86 Surahs.

How many Madani Surahs are in the Qur'an?

28 Surahs.

How many Manzils (stages) are in the Qur'an?

7 Manzils.

How many Paara or Juz (parts) are in the Qur'an?

30 Parts.

How many Surahs (chapters) are in the Qur'an?

114 Surahs.

How many Ruku (paragraphs) are in the Qur'an?

540 Ruku.

How many Aayaat (verses) are in the Qur'an?

6,235 verses — not 6,666 as many mistakenly believe!

How many times is the word 'Allah' repeated in the Qur'an?

2,698 times.

How many different types of Aayaat are there in the Qur'an?

10 types.

Who is the first Hafiz of the Qur'an?

Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

How many Huffaz were there at the time of the Prophet's ﷺ death?

22 Huffaz.

How many verses on Sajda (prostration) are in the Qur'an?

14 verses of Sajda.

Where is the first verse about Sajda found?

9th Paara, 7th Chapter — Surah Al-A'raaf, Verse 206.

How many times has the Qur'an stressed about Salah (prayer)?

700 times.

How many times has the Qur'an emphasised on alms or charity?

150 times.

How many times is the Prophet ﷺ addressed as "Yaa Ayyuhan-Nabi"?

11 times.

Where in the Qur'an is the Prophet ﷺ named "Ahmed"?

28th Paara, Surah As-Saff, Ayah 6.

How many times is the Prophet's ﷺ name mentioned in the Qur'an?

Muhammad ﷺ — 4 times. Ahmed ﷺ — 1 time.

Which Prophet is mentioned and discussed most in the Qur'an?

Musa (Alayhis-Salaam).

Who were the copyists of the revelations (Kaathibe-Wahi)?

Abu Bakr, Uthman, Ali, Zaid ibn Harith, and Abdullah ibn Mas'ood (Radhiallahu Anhum).

Who was the first person to count the verses of the Qur'an?

Aisha (Radhiallahu Anha).

On whose advice did Abu Bakr (RA) decide to compile the Qur'an?

Umar Farooq (Radhiallahu Anhu).

On whose order was the Qur'an compiled completely in written form?

Abu Bakr (Radhiallahu Anhu).

Who confined the recitation of the Qur'an to the style of the Quraysh tribe?

Uthman (Radhiallahu Anhu).

How many original copies of Uthman's (RA) Qur'an remain and where?

Only 2 copies — one in Tashkent and one in Istanbul.

Which Surah was the Prophet ﷺ reciting when Jabeer ibn Muth'im embraced Islam?

Surah At-Tur (52nd Surah).

Which Surah caused Utba to fall in Sajda after hearing it?

The first five Aayaat of Ha-Meem Sajda (Surah Fussilat).

What is the first and most ancient Masjid according to the Qur'an?

The Ka'ba.

In the Qur'an mankind is divided into two groups. What are they?

Believers and Disbelievers.

Whose body is kept as a warning example for future generations?

Fir'aun (Pharaoh).

Besides Pharaoh's body, what else is kept as an example for future generations?

Noah's Ark.

Where did Noah's Ark come to rest according to the Qur'an?

Cave of Judi.

Which companion of the Prophet ﷺ is mentioned by name in the Qur'an?

Zaid ibn Harith (Radhiallahu Anhu).

Which relative of the Prophet ﷺ is mentioned by name in the Qur'an?

Abu Lahab.

Which Prophet is called by his mother's name in the Qur'an?

Prophet Isa (Jesus) — referred to as "ibn Maryam" (son of Mary).

Which agreement was titled "Fath-hum-Mubeen" without a battle?

Treaty of Hudaibiya.

What names are used for Satan in the Qur'an?

Iblees and Ash-Shaitaan.

Which category of creature does the Qur'an put Iblees into?

Jinn.

What worships ordered to Bani Israeel were also continued by the Muslim Ummah?

Salah and Zakaat. (Al-Baqarah: 43)

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

Yawmal Qiyamah — the Day of Judgement.

Who were the people Allah was pleased with and who were pleased with Him?

The Companions of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

In which non-Muslim holy book is the Qur'an mentioned repeatedly?

The Granth Saheb — the holy book of the Sikh community.

In which year were the vowels inserted in the Qur'an?

43 Hijri.

Who were the first serious students of the Qur'an?

As-haabus Suffah.

Which was the first residential university where Qur'anic studies were established?

Masjid-e-Nabawi — the Masjid of the Prophet ﷺ.

By what name does the Qur'an address those selected to convey Allah's message?

Nabi (Prophet) and Rasul (Messenger).

What type of person does the Qur'an want to make?

A Mu'min (true believer).

What is the measure of one's dignity according to the Qur'an?

Taqwa (Piety).

What does the Qur'an say is the root cause of evil?

Alcohol.

What are the two most important types of verses in the Qur'an?

Muhakamaat and Mutashabihaath.

Which is the longest Surah in the Qur'an?

Surah Al-Baqarah.

Which is the smallest Surah in the Qur'an?

Surah Al-Kawthar.

How old was the Prophet ﷺ when the Qur'an was first revealed?

40 years old.

How long did the Prophet ﷺ receive revelation in Makkah?

13 years.

How long did the Prophet ﷺ receive revelation in Madinah?

10 years.

Where was the first Surah revealed?

In Makkah.

Where was the last Surah revealed?

In Madinah.

How many years did the complete revelation of the Qur'an take?

23 years.

Which Surah must be read in every raka'at of Salah?

Surah Al-Fatihah.

Which Surah did Allah teach as a Du'a (Prayer)?

Surah Al-Fatihah.

Why is Surah Al-Fatihah placed at the beginning of the Qur'an?

It is the door to the Qur'an.

Which Surah was revealed completely and placed first in the Qur'an?

Surah Al-Fatihah.

Who is the only lady whose personal name is found in the Qur'an?

Maryam (Alayhis-Salaam) — Mother of Prophet Isa.

Which Surah contains the most instructions?

Surah Al-Baqarah.

When and where did the Prophet ﷺ and Jibraeel meet for the second time?

Friday, 18th Ramadhan, in the Cave of Hira.

What was the interval between the first and second revelation?

2 years and six months.

Which is the only Surah that does NOT start with Bismillah?

Surah At-Taubah (Surah 9) — because it is a stern warning and Allah did not begin it with His mercy phrase.

In which Surah is Bismillah repeated twice?

Surah An-Naml.

How many Surahs are named after Prophets?

6 Surahs: Yunus, Hood, Yusuf, Ibraheem, Nuh, and Muhammad.

Where in the Qur'an do you find Ayat-ul-Kursi (Verse of the Throne)?

Beginning of the third part — Surah Al-Baqarah, Chapter 2, Verse 255.

How many different names of Allah are mentioned in the Qur'an?

99 names.

Who were the three non-prophets mentioned with respect in the Qur'an?

Luqman, the Aziz of Egypt, and Zulqarnain.

How many companions compiled the Qur'an in book form during Abu Bakr's (RA) time?

75 companions.

Which is the only book completely memorized by millions worldwide?

Al-Qur'an — Subhanallah!

What did the Jinn say to each other after hearing the Qur'an?

"We have heard a unique discourse which shows the right path — verily we believe in it."

What are the most popular English translations of the Qur'an?

By Muhammad Marmaduke Pickthall and by Allama Yusuf Ali.

Into how many languages has the Qur'an been translated?

Over 100 languages.

Who was the first translator of the Qur'an into Urdu?

Moulana Shah Rafiuddin Muhaddis Dehlavi.

What will be our condition on the Day of Judgement according to the Qur'an?

Everybody will be in a state of anxiety.

Which Prophet mentioned in the Qur'an had three generations of Prophets?

Ibrahim (Alayhis-Salaam).

What is the book that abolished all previous rules and regulations?

Al-Qur'an.

What does the Qur'an say about property and wealth?

They are tests of one's faith.

Who is "Khaatamun Nabiyyeen" (the last of the Prophets)?

Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Which book tells us clearly about the beginning and end of the world?

Al-Qur'an.

What other names are given to Makkah in the Qur'an?

Bakkah and Baladul Ameen.

What other name is given to Madinah in the Qur'an?

Yathrib.

Whose generation is known as "Bani Israeel"?

The generation of Prophet Yaqoob (Alayhis-Salaam) — also known as Israeel.

Which 5 Masjids are mentioned in the Qur'an?

Masjid-ul-Haram, Masjid-ul-Zirar, Masjid-ul-Nabawi, Masjid-ul-Aqsa, and Masjid Quba.

Which 4 Angels are mentioned by name in the Qur'an?

Jibraeel, Meekaeel, Haroot, and Maroot (Alayhimus-Salaam).