Suwar Al-Fil, Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, An-Nas, 'Abasa

Which of the following is NOT true about Sūrah Al-Fīl? 

• It is Makki and from the Mufassal Suwar

• Its main topic is showing the power of Allah SWT in protecting the Ka’bah, as a reminder and expression of gratitude 

• It was revealed with the purpose of explaining the story of the people of the elephant

• It begins with a question and in a narrative style

In Ayah 3 of Sūrah Al-Fīl, what does the phrase طيرا أبابيل mean? 

{ وَأَرْسَلَ عَلَيْهِمْ طَيْرًا أَبَابِيلَ }

• Many large birds

• Scattered birds, following one another

• Birds strong and gathered together

In Ayah 5 of Sūrah Al-Fīl, what does the phrase عصف مأكول mean? 

{ فَجَعَلَهُمْ كَعَصْفٍ مَّأْكُولٍ }

• Damaged crops 

• Wasted produce that has no value 

• Grass/trees that are consumed and destroyed, like what remains after being eaten by pests

• Withered, dry leaves

Choose the one that is INCORRECT about Sūrah Al-Ikhlāṣ, and correct it:

• It is equivalent to one-third of the Qur’ān

• Its most common name is not mentioned in its Ayāt

• It mentions two names of Allah SWT that are not mentioned elsewhere in the Qur’ān

• It is recommended to pair it with Sūrah Al-Kāfirūn in obligatory prayers, especially Fajr, Maghreb, Witr, and during Tawāf

• It is recommended to recite it, along with Al-Falaq and An-Nās, in the morning and evening remembrances, after obligatory prayers, and let someone who is ill

In Ayah 2 of Sūrah Al-Ikhlāṣ, what does the word الصمد mean?

{ ٱللَّهُ ٱلصَّمَدُ }

[سُورَةُ الإِخۡلَاصِ: ٢]

• The Owner of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them

• The One perfect in His attributes, whom everyone seeks for their needs at all times

• The Self-Sufficient One who is not in need of any assistance

All of the following are correct about Sūrah Al-Falaq, EXCEPT:

• It is Makki, and among the Mufassal Suwar 

•  It is one of the Suwar used to heal the sick 

• It is one of the Suwar recited in morning remembrances 

• It is unique in the mentioning of words such as وقب and النفاثات

• It contains the word الله 

In Ayah 3 of Sūrah Al-Falaq, what does the word غاسق mean?

{ وَمِن شَرِّ غَاسِقٍ إِذَا وَقَبَ }

[سُورَةُ الفَلَقِ: ٣]

• The night when its darkness intensifies

• The day when its light becomes very bright 

• The night when it is calm and still 

• The day when its noise starts due to people going about their livelihood

In Ayah 3 of Sūrah Al-Falaq, what does the word وقب mean?

{ وَمِن شَرِّ غَاسِقٍ إِذَا وَقَبَ }

[سُورَةُ الفَلَقِ: ٣]

• To leave and depart

• To enter and settle

• To continue in motion

What is the main theme of Sūrah An-Nās? 

• Seeking protection and refuge in Allah SWT from apparent evils 

• Affirming the uniqueness of the Lord of mankind in His perfection and divinity 

• Seeking refuge and protection in Allah SWT from the evil of Shaytān’s whispering and from hidden evils

All of the following are correct about Sūrah An-Nās, EXCEPT:

• It is the last Sūrah in the order of the Mushaf

• It is among the Suwar recited in the morning and evening remembrances, before sleep, after obligatory prayers, and for healing the sick 

• The term جنة refers to protection and immunity