Adult quiz- Surat Al-Ahqaf

Surat Al-Ahqaf was revealed in:

• Makkah

• Madinah

The name of this Surah comes from verse 21, where Hud is said to have warned his people:

• "by the graveyard"

• "by the mosque"

• "by the sand dunes"

• "by his house"

How do hypocrites expose themselves?

• Through their clothes

• Through their wealth

• Through their speech

• Through their friendship

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Surat Al-Ahqaf covers various topics, including:

• warns against those who reject the Quran

• reassures those who believe

• instructs Muslims to be virtuous towards their parents

• tells of the Prophet Hud and the punishment that befell his people

• advises Muhammad to be patient in delivering his message of Islam

What was the clear truth that was mentioned to the People of Makkah?

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• Resurrection

• Tawheed

• Day of Judgement

On having mentioned the clear revelations of the Qur'an to the people of Makkah, what was their response?

• They readily accepted Islam

• They had questions about the Qur'an

• They lied to the Prophet

• This said it is pure magic

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When the people of Makkah accused the Prophet that "He fabricated the Quran Himself", what did Allah command the Prophet to respond with?

• "Sufficient is He as a Witness between you and me."

• “If I have done so, then there is nothing whatsoever you can do to save me from Allah."

• "Why would I do something like that?"

• "He knows best what slurs you indulge about it (the Qur'an).

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The Prophet (PBUH) says, "I am not an inventor among the messengers."

What does this mean ?

• "I am not the first messenger ever sent."

• "I only follow what is revealed to me."

• "I know exactly what will happen to me and you."

• "I am only sent with a clear warning.”

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Describe the mindset of the upper class of society at the time of the Prophet (PBUH), which led them to say things like "there is no good in Islam".

• The believers at that time were mainly from the lower classes of their society (e.g. salves, blacksmiths).

• Since the lower class had already preceded them in accepting Islam, now following their footsteps was a matter of shame for the upper class.

• The upper class found it difficult to sit amongst the lower class.

• Their ego led them to look for faults in Islam.

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What are the characteristics of the Quran mentioned in verse 12?

• The Quran should not be read by those who hurt the Prophet (PBUH).

• The Quran confirms the previous scriptures (the Torah sent to Moses).

• The Quran is revealed in the Arabic language.

• The Quran is a warner to the wrongdoers and glad tidings for the righteous.