The Quran: 101

What is the virtue of reciting Ayatul Kursi before going to bed at night to sleep?

• Takes away hunger

• House in Jannah

• You are protected from harm till sunrise

• Gives you strength

Answer explanation

Abu Hurairah (r) said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) appointed me to guard the zakaah of Ramadaan, then someone came and started rummaging in the foodstuff; and at the end of the hadeeth he said:

“When you go to your bed, recite Aayat al-Kursiy, for there will remain with you a guardian from Allah, and no devil will approach you, until morning comes.”

The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “He told you the truth although he is a liar. That was a devil.” (Sahih al-Bukhaari 2311)

 Which Surah is referred as the oft-repeating verses Surah?

• Surah Ikhlas

• Surah Fatihah

• Surah Naas

• Surah Rahman

Answer explanation

Abu Sa‘eed al-Mu‘alla (r) that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to him: “I will surely teach you a soorah that is the greatest soorah in the Qur’an…”

Then he said: “Al-hamdu Lillahi Rabb al-‘Aalameen… It is the seven oft-repeated verses and the Glorious Qur’an that I have been given (cf. al-Hijr 15:87).” (Bukhari 4474)

Which Surah doesn’t begin with the basmallah?

• Surah Rahman

• Surah Yasin

• Surah Fatihah

• Surah Tawbah

Answer explanation

Imam an-Nawawi (r) said:

“He should always recite Bismillah ir-Rahmaan ir-Raheem at the beginning of every Surah except Surah Baraa’ah (at-Tawbah), because the majority of scholars said that it is a verse wherever it is written in the Mushaf, and it was written at the beginning of all the soorahs except Surah at-Tawbah.

If he recites it at the beginning of every soorah (other than at-Tawbah), then there is certainty that he had recited the entire Qur’an or Surah, and if he fails to recite the Basmalah, he has omitted part of the Qur’an according to the majority.”

(at-Tibyaan fi Adaab Hamalat al-Qur’aan, 100)

What is another name given to the Quran?

• Ar-Rahmaan

• Al-Baqarah

• Al-Furqan

• Al-Sahih

Which Prophet (as) is mentioned the most in the Quran by name?

• Prophet Isa (as)

• Prophet Musa (as)

• Prophet Adam (as)

• Prophet Muhammad (saw)

Answer explanation

He was mentioned 136 times. He was mentioned the most in the Quran, as his story and the morals within them transcends time and has great value in Islamic history.

What is the reward for reciting Surah Ikhlas 10 times?

• A palace in Paradise

• A delicious meal in Paradise

• A special fountain in Paradise

• A huge tree in Paradise

Answer explanation

The Prophet (saw) said, “Whoever recites the chapter ten times completely, ‘He is Allah, the One’ (112:1), Allah will build a palace for him in Paradise.”

(Musnad Ahmad 15183 | Sahih (authentic) Al-Albani)

Who is the only Sahaba whose name is mentioned in the Quran?

• Abu Bakr as Siddiq (r)

• Zayd ibn Haarith (r)

• Umar ibn al Khattab (r)

• Khalid ibn Waleed (r)

Answer explanation

“…So when Zayd had no longer any need for her, We married her to you…”

(Quran 33:37)

What is the name of Madinah in the Quran?

• Bakkah

• Quds

• Marwah

• Yathrib

Answer explanation

“And when a faction of them said, “O people of Yathrib, there is no stability for you [here], so return [home].”

And a party of them asked permission of the Prophet, saying, “Indeed, our houses are unprotected,” while they were not exposed. They did not intend except to flee.”

(Quran 33:13)

How many years did it take for the complete revelation of the Qur’an?

• 23 years

• 22 years

• 40 years

• 39 years

Who was the only woman whose personal name is found in the Holy Qur’an?

• Maryam (peace be upon her)

• Asiya (peace be upon her)

• Aisha (peace be upon her)

• Khadija (peace be upon her)