Quran Basics

1. How many surahs (chapters) are in the Quran?

• A. 99 surahs
• B. 110 surahs
• C. 114 surahs ✓
• D. 120 surahs

💡 The Quran contains 114 surahs (chapters). They vary greatly in length from the 286 verses of Al-Baqarah to the 3 verses of Al-Kawthar.

2. Which angel brought the Quran to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?

• A. Mikail
• B. Israfil
• C. Jibreel (Gabriel) ✓
• D. Izrail

💡 Angel Jibreel (Gabriel) delivered the Quranic revelations to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) over a period of 23 years from 610 CE to 632 CE.

3. In which month was the Quran first revealed?

• A. Muharram
• B. Rajab
• C. Sha'ban
• D. Ramadan ✓

💡 The first verses of the Quran were revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) during the month of Ramadan in 610 CE in the Cave of Hira near Mecca.

4. What is the first surah of the Quran?

• A. Al-Baqarah
• B. Al-Fatiha ✓
• C. Al-Ikhlas
• D. Al-Kahf

💡 Al-Fatiha ("The Opening") is the first surah of the Quran. It has 7 verses and is recited in every unit of the five daily prayers.

5. What is a person called who has memorized the entire Quran?

• A. Mufti
• B. Hafiz ✓
• C. Imam
• D. Qari

💡 A Hafiz is someone who has memorized the entire Quran. Hafiza is the female form. Millions of Muslims worldwide have achieved this remarkable feat.

6. How many parts (juz) is the Quran divided into?

• A. 20 juz
• B. 25 juz
• C. 30 juz ✓
• D. 40 juz

💡 The Quran is divided into 30 equal parts called juz (plural: ajza). Muslims often read one juz per day during Ramadan to complete the entire Quran in the month.

7. What does the word "Quran" mean in Arabic?

• A. The Book
• B. The Message
• C. The Recitation ✓
• D. The Guidance

💡 The word "Quran" comes from the Arabic root qara'a, meaning "to read" or "to recite." It refers to the divine text as something meant to be recited aloud.

8. What is Ayat al-Kursi?

• A. First verse of Al-Fatiha
• B. Verse 255 of Al-Baqarah ✓
• C. Last verse of the Quran
• D. The shortest surah

💡 Ayat al-Kursi is verse 255 of Surah Al-Baqarah — the "Throne Verse." It is considered the greatest verse in the Quran and is widely recited for protection.

9. What was the first word revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?

• A. Bismillah
• B. Alhamdulillah
• C. Iqra (Read) ✓
• D. Subhanallah

💡 The first word revealed was "Iqra" meaning "Read" or "Recite" — from Surah Al-Alaq (96:1). This shows Islam's emphasis on knowledge and learning.

10. What is the longest surah in the Quran?

• A. Al-Imran
• B. An-Nisa
• C. Al-Baqarah ✓
• D. Al-Maidah

💡 Al-Baqarah ("The Cow") is the longest surah with 286 verses. It contains Ayat al-Kursi, the most powerful verse in the Quran.