Page 60 (The Various Ways Surahs Begin):

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What is the purpose of the introduction of a surah in the Quran?

a) To entertain the listener
b) To gain the reader’s attention and encourage attentiveness
c) To confuse the reader
d) To provide historical information

2. How many surahs in the Quran begin by glorifying Allah?

a) 10
b) 12
c) 14
d) 16

3. What is the first category of glorification in surahs?

a) Glorification through praise of attributes and names
b) Glorification through mentioning previous nations
c) Glorification through a direct command
d) Glorification through a question

4. Surah Al-Fatiha begins with which phrase?

a) “All praise be to Allah, the Lord of all the worlds.”
b) “Glorify the name of your Lord, the Most High.”
c) “Say: He is Allah, the One.”
d) “By time, indeed, mankind is in loss.”

5. Which surah starts with "All praise be to Allah who sent down the Book to His
servant and has not made any crookedness (deviance) in it."?
a) Surah Al-Kahf
b) Surah Al-Fatiha
c) Surah Al-An’am
d) Surah Al-Mulk

True or False

6. The introduction of a surah in the Quran is meant to engage the reader and prepare
them for what is to come. (True/False)

7. Surah Al-Fatiha and Surah Al-An’am both start with praise of Allah. (True/False)

8. Surah Al-Kahf begins by glorifying the sending down of the Book. (True/False)

9. The Quran only has five surahs that begin with glorification of Allah. (True/False)

10. Surah Al-An’am mentions the creation of the heavens and the earth in its opening
verse. (True/False)
Page 61 (Continuation of The Various Ways Surahs Begin):

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. Which surah begins with the verse: "All praise be to Allah, to Him belongs whatever
is in the heavens and the earth and to Him belongs all the praise in the hereafter.
And He is most wise and aware."?
a) Surah Al-Fatiha
b) Surah Saba
c) Surah Al-Kahf
d) Surah Al-Mulk

2. What does Surah Al-Faatir praise Allah for in its opening verse?
a) The ability to create miracles
b) The gift of the Quran
c) The creation of the heavens, the earth, and the angels
d) The guidance given to prophets

3. The second category of glorification in surahs consists of:

a) Praising Allah’s mercy
b) Praising Allah’s punishment
c) Negating attributes of imperfection and highlighting Allah’s power
d) Praising the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

4. Which surah opens with praise for Allah’s sending of the Furqan (Quran)?
a) Surah Al-Kahf
b) Surah Al-Jumu’ah
c) Surah Al-Furqan
d) Surah Al-Baqarah

5. The verse "Whatever is in the heavens and the earth glorifies Allah and He is Mighty
and Wise." is found in which surahs?
a) Surah Al-Kahf, Surah An-Nisa, Surah Saba
b) Surah Al-Fatiha, Surah Al-Baqarah, Surah Al-Mulk
c) Surah Al-Hadeed, Surah Al-Hashr, Surah As-Saff
d) Surah Al-An’am, Surah Al-Kafirun, Surah Al-Falaq

True or False

6. Surah Al-Furqan begins by emphasizing that the Quran was sent as a guidance for
mankind. (True/False)

7. The Quran mentions that only humans are capable of glorifying Allah. (True/False)

8. Surah Al-Faatir highlights the creation of angels and their different numbers of
wings. (True/False)

9. Surah Saba begins with the praise of Allah’s knowledge and wisdom in the heavens
and earth. (True/False)

10. The verse "Glory be to Him who took His servant by night" refers to the event of Isra
and Mi'raj. (True/False)
Page 62 (Continuation of The Various Ways Surahs Begin & The Disjointed Letters - Huroof
al-Muqatta’at):

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. Which surah starts with the verse "Blessed is He in whose hands is the kingdom and
He has power over all things."?
a) Surah Al-Mulk
b) Surah Al-Furqan
c) Surah Al-Baqarah
d) Surah Al-Taghabun

2. The phrase "Whatever is in the heavens and the earth glorifies Allah…" appears in
all of the following surahs EXCEPT:
a) Surah Al-Jumu’ah
b) Surah Al-Baqarah
c) Surah Al-Hadeed
d) Surah Al-Hashr

3. What is the most common disjointed letter (Harf al-Muqatta’a) that appears in
seventeen surahs?
a) Meem (‫)م‬
b) Noon (‫)ن‬
c) Kaaf (‫)ك‬
d) Laam (‫)ل‬

4. How many surahs begin with the disjointed letters (Huroof al-Muqatta’at)?
a) 14
b) 20
c) 29
d) 36

5. The least common disjointed letters, which appear only once, are:
a) Meem and Laam
b) Kaaf and Noon
c) Alif and Haa
d) Taa and Saad

True or False

6. The verse "Whatever is in the heavens and the earth glorifies Allah" is mentioned in
multiple surahs with slight variations. (True/False)

7. The opening verse of Surah Al-Mulk emphasizes Allah’s control over the kingdom.
(True/False)

8. The disjointed letters (Huroof al-Muqatta’at) appear at the start of 14 surahs.

(True/False)

9. There are some surahs that start with four-letter disjointed letter combinations.
(True/False)
10. Some scholars believe the purpose of the disjointed letters is to capture the
listener’s attention. (True/False)
Page 63 (Huroof al-Muqatta’at & A Call (Nidah)):

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. Which Mufassir (Quranic commentator) stated that the Prophet did not explain the
meaning of the disjointed letters, so their meaning remains unknown?
a) Ibn Katheer
b) Imam Bukhari
c) Al-Raazi
d) Al-Tabari

2. According to Hazrat Abu Bakr, what is the secret of the Quran?

a) The stories of the Prophets
b) The Muqatta’at (disjointed letters) at the beginning of surahs
c) The laws of halal and haram
d) The unseen knowledge

3. How many surahs begin with the disjointed letters (Huroof al-Muqatta’at)?
a) 29
b) 14
c) 36
d) 25

4. Which of the following does NOT start with Alif Laam Meem?
a) Surah Maryam
b) Surah Al-Baqarah
c) Surah Aal-Imran
d) Surah Al-Ankaboot

5. The surah that begins with the single letter Qaaf (‫ )ق‬is:
a) Surah Qaaf
b) Surah Al-Alaq
c) Surah Yaseen
d) Surah Al-Maida

True or False

6. The most common disjointed letters found in the Quran are Alif, Laam, and Meem.
(True/False)

7. The Prophet Muhammad explained the exact meanings of the disjointed letters in
multiple hadiths. (True/False)

8. There are some surahs that begin with two-letter disjointed combinations, such as
"Ha Meem". (True/False)

9. Surah Al-Qalam is the only surah that starts with the letter Noon (‫)ن‬. (True/False)

10. The section "A Call (Nidah)" mentions that 10 surahs in the Quran begin with a direct
call to a specific person or group. (True/False)
Page 64 (A Call (Nidah) & Statements of Fact):

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. Which of the following verses is an address to the Prophet Muhammad in the

Quran?
a) "Oh you who wraps himself (in clothing)" (Quran 73:1)
b) "Oh mankind, fear your Lord" (Quran 22:1)
c) "The revelation of the Book is from Allah, the Mighty and Wise" (Quran 39:1)
d) "Successful indeed are the believers" (Quran 23:1)

2. The Quran directly addresses the Prophet (PBUH) regarding his personal choices in
which verse?
a) "Oh Prophet, why do you prohibit (for yourself) what Allah has made halal for
you?" (Quran 66:1)
b) "Oh mankind, fear your Lord" (Quran 22:1)
c) "The most Merciful" (Quran 55:1)
d) "Oh believers, obey Allah and His Messenger" (Quran 4:59)

3. Which surah begins with an address to humanity about the tremendous nature of
the Day of Judgment?
a) Surah Al-Hajj (Quran 22:1)
b) Surah Al-Mulk
c) Surah Al-Kahf
d) Surah Al-Baqarah

4. How many surahs in the Quran begin with a statement of fact?

a) 15
b) 23
c) 29
d) 35

5. Which statement of fact in the Quran describes the Book of Allah as mighty and
wise?
a) "The revelation of the Book is from Allah, the Mighty and Wise." (Quran 39:1)
b) "Successful indeed are the believers." (Quran 23:1)
c) "Oh Prophet, fear Allah and do not obey the disbelievers." (Quran 33:1)
d) "Oh mankind, fear your Lord." (Quran 22:1)

True or False

6. The Quran addresses only the Prophet (PBUH) in all surahs that begin with a direct
address. (True/False)

7. The verse "Oh you who covers himself (with a cloak)" was revealed in Surah Al-
Muddathir. (True/False)

8. Statements of fact in the Quran always refer to events of the past. (True/False)

9. One of the verses addresses how to properly handle divorce. (True/False)

10. Surah Ar-Rahman begins with "The Most Merciful" as a statement of fact.
(True/False)
Page 65 (Oaths in the Quran - Qasam):

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. How many surahs begin with an oath (qasam) in the Quran?

a) 10
b) 12
c) 15
d) 20

2. Which of the following is an example of an oath in the Quran?

a) "By the mount." (Quran 52:1)
b) "Oh mankind, fear your Lord." (Quran 22:1)
c) "The most Merciful." (Quran 55:1)
d) "Oh Prophet, fear Allah and do not obey the disbelievers." (Quran 33:1)

3. In which surah does Allah swear by "the winds scattering dust"?

a) Quran 51:1
b) Quran 77:1
c) Quran 52:1
d) Quran 53:1

4. The Quranic oaths serve what purpose?

a) To make people more aware of the importance of an argument
b) To rid doubts from people’s minds
c) To strengthen an argument
d) All of the above

5. According to Ibn Al-Qayyim, what is the purpose of oaths in the Quran?

a) To introduce a powerful subject and emphasize its importance
b) To increase poetic beauty
c) To add mystery to certain verses
d) To confuse disbelievers

True or False

6. The Quranic oaths are only found in Madani surahs. (True/False)

7. "By the star when it descends" is an oath found in Quran 53:1. (True/False)

8. Oaths in the Quran are used only for warnings. (True/False)

9. The use of an oath helps make people take the message more seriously.
(True/False)

10. All Quranic oaths are related to natural elements. (True/False)

Page 66 (Oaths & Conditions in the Quran):

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. Which of the following is an example of an oath (Qasam) in the Quran?

a) "By the morning brightness." (Quran 93:1)
b) "And We have not sent you except as a mercy for all the worlds."
c) "Indeed, prayer prohibits immorality and wrongdoing."
d) "Say: He is Allah, the One."

2. What does Quran 56:1 describe?

a) The power of angels
b) A condition about the occurrence of an event
c) The greatness of the Prophet
d) The punishment of Hell

3. Which surah begins with the oath "By time"?

a) Surah Al-Asr (Quran 103:1)
b) Surah Al-Fajr
c) Surah Al-Layl
d) Surah Al-Kawthar

4. Which oath in the Quran refers to the sun and its brightness?
a) Quran 91:1
b) Quran 92:1
c) Quran 86:1
d) Quran 56:1

5. How many surahs in the Quran begin with a condition (Shart)?

a) 5
b) 6
c) 7
d) 10

True or False

6. The Quran contains both oaths (Qasam) and conditions (Shart). (True/False)

7. "By the fig and the olive" (Quran 95:1) is an example of an oath in the Quran.
(True/False)

8. Quran 100:1 refers to "By the racers panting." (True/False)

9. The Quranic oaths only refer to celestial objects like stars and the sun. (True/False)

10. "When the event occurs" (Quran 56:1) is a Quranic oath. (True/False)
Page 67 (Commands in the Quran):

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. How many surahs begin with a command in the Quran?

a) 4
b) 5
c) 6
d) 7

2. Which surah starts with "Say, He is Allah, the One"?

a) Surah Al-Ikhlas (Quran 112:1)
b) Surah Al-Falaq
c) Surah Al-Kafirun
d) Surah An-Nas

3. What does Quran 72:1 state?

a) "Say, O disbelievers!"
b) "Say, He is Allah, the One."
c) "Say, it has been revealed to me that a group of the jinn listened and said: Indeed
we have heard an amazing Quran."
d) "Say, I seek refuge with the Lord of the daybreak."

4. Which of the following surahs begins with a command to seek refuge?

a) Surah Al-Falaq (Quran 113:1)
b) Surah Al-Kafirun (Quran 109:1)
c) Surah Al-Nas (Quran 114:1)
d) Surah Al-Zalzalah (Quran 99:1)

5. Which of these verses describes the shaking of the earth in the Quran?
a) "When the sun is covered."
b) "When the sky has split open."
c) "When the earth is shaken with its (final) quake." (Quran 99:1)
d) "When the sky breaks apart."

True or False

6. The Quran contains verses that begin with "Say" as a command to the Prophet
Muhammad. (True/False)

7. Surah Al-Kafirun (Quran 109:1) starts with "Say, O believers!" (True/False)

8. Quran 81:1 describes the sky breaking apart. (True/False)

9. Surah Al-Falaq (Quran 113:1) is a command for seeking refuge. (True/False)

10. Surah Al-Nas and Surah Al-Falaq both begin with commands. (True/False)
Page 68 (Questions & Invocations in the Quran):

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. How many surahs begin with a question in the Quran?

a) 4
b) 5
c) 6
d) 7

2. Which surah begins with the question: "Has the news come to you of the
overwhelming event (Day of Judgement)?"
a) Surah Al-Ghashiyah (Quran 88:1)
b) Surah Al-Kawthar
c) Surah Al-Falaq
d) Surah Al-Nas

3. "What are they asking (each other) about?" is the opening verse of which surah?
a) Surah Al-Naba
b) Surah An-Naba (Quran 78:1)
c) Surah Al-Ikhlas
d) Surah Al-Zalzalah

4. Which surah starts with a question about time before man's existence?
a) Surah Al-Insan (Quran 76:1)
b) Surah Al-Fil
c) Surah Al-Baqarah
d) Surah Al-Kahf

5. Which surah begins with a question about how Allah dealt with the people of the
elephant?
a) Surah Al-Fil (Quran 105:1)
b) Surah Al-Takathur
c) Surah Al-Ikhlas
d) Surah Al-Nas

6. "Have you seen the one who denies the judgement?" (Quran 107:1) is from which
surah?
a) Surah Al-Kawthar
b) Surah Al-Ma'un
c) Surah Al-Ikhlas
d) Surah Al-Asr

7. What is the purpose of surahs that begin with a question?

a) To confuse the listener
b) To directly answer a problem
c) To prompt reflection and deeper thinking
d) To provide historical references
True or False

8. Surah Al-Fil begins with a question about the people of the elephant. (True/False)

9. Surah An-Naba starts with a question asking what people are inquiring about.
(True/False)

10. The Quran does not contain any surahs that start with a question. (True/False)
Page 69 (The Endings of Surahs & Unique Openings in the Quran):

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What is one reason why the endings of surahs in the Quran are important?
a) They repeat the same theme as the beginning
b) They leave a strong impact on the reader and listener
c) They introduce new surahs
d) They only contain supplications

2. Which surah’s ending contains a strong supplication (dua)?

a) Surah Al-Fil
b) Surah Al-Baqarah
c) Surah Al-Kahf
d) Surah Al-Nas

3. Which surah is the only one that begins with a direct cause or reason for revelation?
a) Surah Al-Masad (Quran 111:1)
b) Surah Al-Baqarah
c) Surah Al-Kauthar
d) Surah Al-Ikhlas

4. What is another term for “certainty” in the verse “And worship your Lord until there
comes to you the certainty” (Quran 15:99)?
a) Hope
b) Death
c) Wealth
d) Guidance

5. Why do some surahs end with supplications?

a) To summarize the main themes of the surah
b) To provide guidance for prayer and reflection
c) To help believers seek Allah’s help and forgiveness
d) All of the above

True or False

6. Surah Al-Masad begins with a cause related to Abu Lahab. (True/False)

7. The ending of Surah Al-Baqarah contains a powerful supplication. (True/False)

8. The Quran’s surahs all begin in the same way. (True/False)

Page 70 (Connections Between Surahs and Verses):

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What is one example of a connection between the beginning and end of a surah?
a) Surah Al-Fil mentioning the story of elephants
b) Surah Al-Kahf beginning and ending with the same name
c) Surah Al-Mu’minoon beginning and ending with the concept of success and
failure
d) Surah Al-Fatiha discussing different prophets

2. Which surah contains the verse: "Allah does not burden a soul beyond its
capacity"?
a) Surah Al-Baqarah
b) Surah Al-Kahf
c) Surah Al-Falaq
d) Surah Al-Mu’minoon

3. How do some surahs maintain a connection in meaning?

a) By repeating the same words in the first and last verses
b) By reinforcing similar themes and messages throughout the surah
c) By listing all of Allah’s names
d) By discussing the same prophets at the beginning and end

4. Which of the following is a connection between surahs based on wording?

a) The end of Surah Al-Kahf and beginning of Surah Al-Kauthar
b) The end of Surah At-Tur and the beginning of Surah An-Najm
c) The end of Surah Al-Falaq and the beginning of Surah An-Nas
d) The end of Surah Al-Ikhlas and the beginning of Surah Al-Fil

5. What does the verse "O you who believe, fulfill your contracts" (Quran 5:1)
emphasize?
a) The importance of charity
b) The importance of performing Hajj
c) The importance of keeping promises and agreements
d) The importance of salah

True or False

6. Surah Al-Mu’minoon begins and ends with messages about the success of believers
and the failure of disbelievers. (True/False)

7. Connections between surahs are only found in their wording, not in their themes.
(True/False)

8. Surah Al-Baqarah contains the verse "Allah does not burden a soul beyond its
capacity." (True/False)
Page 71 (Miracles of the Prophets & Miracles of the Quran):

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What was the miracle given to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) that was for all of
humanity?
a) Splitting of the moon
b) Healing the sick
c) The revelation of the Quran
d) Bringing the dead back to life

2. What was a common reason prophets were given miracles?

a) To entertain people
b) To make them appear more powerful than others
c) To prove their prophethood and invite people to believe in Allah
d) To rule over their nations

3. How did Prophet Eesa (AS) prove his prophethood to the Jews?
a) By walking on water
b) By healing the sick and performing miracles
c) By leading a large army
d) By building temples

4. What made the Quran unique among the miracles of other prophets?
a) It was written by scholars
b) It was a miracle available for all of humanity and remains unchanged
c) It was lost and then rewritten
d) It only applied to the Arabs

5. Which of the following best describes how Firawn (Pharaoh) reacted to the miracles
of Musa (AS)?
a) He immediately believed in Allah
b) He encouraged his people to follow Musa (AS)
c) He rejected the miracles despite seeing them and continued his disbelief
d) He tried to become a prophet himself

True or False

6. Every prophet was given miracles that suited the people and time they lived in.
(True/False)

7. The Quran was revealed as a temporary miracle, and its message will eventually
change. (True/False)

8. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) performed miracles, but his greatest and everlasting
miracle is the Quran. (True/False)