Some Questions & Answers On Holy Quran
I hope the following Questions and Answers about Holy Quran will help us in understanding ourselves and the religion of Islam better.
May Allah bless all Muslims.
Q) What is the meaning of the word “Qur’an”?
A) That which is Read.
Q) Where was the Qur’an revealed first?
A) In the cave of Hira (Makkah)
Q)Â On which night was the Qur’an first revealed?
A) Lailatul-Qadr (Night of the Power)
Q) Who revealed the Qur’an?
A) Allah revealed the Qur’an
Q) Through whom was the Qur’an revealed?
A) Through Angel Jibraeel (Alaihis-Salaam)
Q) To who was the Qur’an revealed?
A) To the last Prophet Muhammed (Sallahu Alaihi Wasallam)
Q) Who took the responsibility of keeping the Qur’an safe?
A) Allah himself
Q) What are the conditions for holding or touching the Qur’an?
A) One has to be clean and be with wudhu (ablution)
Q) Which is the book which is read most?
A) The Qur’an
Q) What is the topic of the Qur’an?
A) Man
Q) What are the other names of the Qur’an according to the Qur’an itself?
A) Al-Furqaan, Al-Kitaab, Al-Zikr, Al-Noor, Al-Huda
Q) How many Makki Surahs (chapters) are there in the Qur’an?
A) 86
Q) How many Madani Surahs (chapters) are there in the Qur’an?
A) 28
Q) How many Manzils (stages) are there in the Qur’an?
A) 7
Q) How many Paara or Juz (parts) are there in the Qur’an?
A) 30
Q) How many Surahs (chapters) are there in the Qur’an?
A) 114
Q) How many Rukoo (paragraphs) are there in the Qur’an?
A) 540
Q) How many Aayaath (verses) are there in the Qur’an?
A) 6666
Q) How many times is the word ”Allah” repeated in the Qur’an?
A) 2698
Q) How many different types of Aayaath (verses) are there in the Qur’an?
A) 10
Q) Who is the first ”Haafiz” of the Qur’an?
A) Prophet Muhammed (Sallalahu Alaihi Wasallam)
Q) At the time of the death of Prophet Muhammed (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) how many Huffaz were there?
A) 22
Q) How many Aayaaths (verses) on Sajda (prostration) are there in the Qur’an?
A) 14
Q) In which Paara (part) and Surah (chapter) do you find the first verse about Sajda (prostration)?
A) The 9th Paara, 7th Chapter-Surah-al-Araaf, Verse206
Q) How many times has the Qur’an stressed Salaat or Namaaz (prayer)?
A) 700 times
Q) How many times has the Qur’an emphasized alms or charity?
A) 150
Q) How many times in the Qur’an, is the Prophet Muhammed (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) addressed as Yaa-Aiyu-Han-Nabi?
A) 11 times
Q) Where in the Qur’an has Prophet Muhammed (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) been named ”Ahmed”?
A) Paara 28, Surah Saff, Ayath 6
Q) How many times has the name of Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) been mentioned in the Qur’an?
A) Muhammed (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) – 4 times Ahmed (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) – 1 time.
Q) Name the Prophet whose name is mentioned and discussed most in the Qur’an?
A) Moosa (Alahis-Salaam)
Q) Who were the Kaathibe-Wahi (copyists of the revelations) of the Qur’an?
A) Abu Bakr (Radhiallahu Anhu), Usman (Radhiallahu Anhu), Ali (Radhiallahu Anhu), Zaid Bin Harith (Radhiallahu Anhu) And Abdullah bin Masood (Radhiallahu Anhu)
Q) Who was the first person who counted the Aayaath (verses) of the Qur’an?
A) Ayesha (Radhiallahu Anha)
Q) On whose advice did Abu Bakr (Radhiallahu Anhu) decide to compile the Qur’an?
A) Omer Farooq (Radhiallahu Anhu)
Q) In whose order was the Qur’an compiled completely in written form?
A) Abu Bakr (Radhiallahu Anhu)
Q) Who confined the recitation of the Qur’an to the style of the Quraysh tribe?
A) Usman (Radhiallahu Anhu)
Q) Out of the copies of at present?
A) Only 2 copies. One in Tashkent and the other in Istanbul.
Q) Which Surah of the Qur’an was Prophet Muhammed (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) reciting while praying, that Hazrat Jabeer Bin Muth”im Listened to and embraced Islam?
A) Surah Thoor
Q) Which was that Surah of the Qur’an that the Prophet Muhammed (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) had recited when one of his enemies Utba after listening to it fell in Sajda (prostration)?
A) The first five Ayaaths of Ham-Meem-Sajda
Q) Which is the first and the most ancient Mosque according to the Qur’an?
A) Kaaba.
Q) In the Qur’an mankind is divided into two groups. Which are those two groups?
A) Believers and disbelievers.
Q) Who is the man about whom, Allah has said in the Qur’an that his body is kept as an admonishing example for future generations to come?
A) Fir”aun. (Pharaoh)
Q) Besides the body of Pharaoh, what is that thing that is kept as an admonishing example for future generations to come?
A ) Noah”s Ark.
Q) After the wreckage of Prophet Noah”s Ark, which is its place of rest mentioned in the Qur’an?
A) Cave of Judi.
Q) In the Qur’an the name of which companion of Prophet Muhammed (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) is mentioned?
A) Zaid Bin Harith.
Q) Who is the relative of the Prophet Muhammed (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) whose name is mentioned in the Qur’an?
A) Abu Lahab
Q) In the Qur’an there is a mention of a Prophet who has been called by his mother’s name. Who was he?
A) Jesus Prophet (Isa Alahis salaam) is mentioned as bin Maryam.
Q) Which was the agreement that was titled Fath-hum-Mubeen” without fighting a battle?
A) Treaty of Hudaibiya.
Q) What are the different names used for Satan or Devil in the Qur’an?
A) Iblees and Ash-Shaitaan.
Q) Which category of creature does the Qur’an put ”Iblees” into?
A) Jinn.
Q) What were those worships and prayers that were ordered by Allah to the community of Bani Israeel and which were continued by the Muslim Ummah also?
A) Salaat and Zakaat. (Al-Baqarah:43)
Q) The Qur’an repeatedly warns of a certain day. Can you say which day it is?
A) Youmal Qiyamah. (Doomsday)
Q) Who were those people with whom Allah was pleased and they were pleased with Him, as mentioned in the Qur’an?
A) Companions of Prophet Muhammed. (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)
Q) In which Holy Book of Non-Muslims is the Qur’an mentioned repeatedly?
A) In the Holy Book of Sikh Community-Granth Saheb.
Q) In which year were the vowels inserted in the Qur’an?
A) 43 Hijri.
Q) Who were the first serious students of the Qur’an? A) As-haabus Suffah.
Q) Which is the first Residential University where the faculty of the Qur’an was established for the first time?
A) Masjid-e-Nabvi. Mosque of the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)
Q) By what name did the Qur’an address those noble and pious people who were selected by Allah to convey His message to mankind?
A) Nabi (Prophet) and Rasool (Messenger).
Q) What type of a person does the Qur’an want to make?
A) A Momin.
Q) What is the scale or measure of one’s dignity according to the Qur’an?
A) Taqwa. (Piety)
Q) What according to the Qur’an is the root cause of evil?
A) Alcohol.
Q) What are the two most important types of kinds of Aayaaths (Verses) found in the Qur’an?
A) Muhakamaat and Muthashabihaath.
Q) Which is the longest Surah (Chapter) in the Qur’an?
A) Surah-al-Baqarah.
Q) Which is the smallest Surah in the Qur’an?
A) Surah-al-Kausar.
1. How many Sura are in Holy Quran ? 114
2. How many Verses are in Holy Quran ? 6666.
3. How many dots are in Holy Quran ? 1015030.
4. How many over bar (zaber) are in Holy Quran ? 93243
5. How many under bar ( Zaer ) are in Holy Quran ? 39586
6. How many Raque are in Holy Quran ? 1000.
7. How many stop ( Waqf ) are in Holy Quran ? 5098.
8. How many Thashdeed are in Holy Quran ? 19253.
9. How many letters are in Holy Quran ? 323671
10 How many pash are in Holy Quran ? 4808.
11 How many Madd are in Holy Quran ? 1771
12 How many words are in Holy Quran ? 77701.
13 How many parts are in the Holy Quran? 30.
14 How many times is Bismillah Al-Rahmaan Al-Raheem repeated ? 114.
15 How many Sura start with Bismillah Al-Rahmaan Al-Raheem ? 113.
16 How many times is the word ‘Quran’ repeated in Holy Quran ? 70.
17 Which is the longest Sura of Holy Quran ? Al-Baqarah.
18 What is the best drink mentioned in Holy Quran ? Milk.
19 The best eatable thing in the Quran? Honey.
20 Which is the shortest Sura of Holy Quran ? Qauthar
21 The longest verse of Holy Quran is in which Sura? Al-Baqarah No.282
22 The most disliked thing by the Allah that is Halal is? Divorce
23 Which letter is used the most in Holy Quran? Alaph
24 Which letter is used the least in Holy Quran ? Zaa.
25 Which is the best night mentioned in Holy Quran ? Night of Qadar.
26 Which is the best month mentioned in Holy Quran ? Ramadan.
27 Which is the biggest animal mentioned in Holy Quran ? Elephant.
28 Which is the smallest animal mentioned in Holy Quran ? Mosquito
29 How many words are in the longest Sura of Holy Quran ? 25500.
30 How many words are in the smallest Sura of Holy Quran ? 42
31 Which Sura of Holy Quran is called the mother of Quran ? Sura Alfatiha
32 How many Sura start with Alhamduallah? 5- Fatiha,Inaam, Kahf, Saba & Fatr.
33 Which Sura has the same number of verses as the number of the Holy Quran ? Taqveer, 114 verses.
34 How many Sura’s name is only one letter ? Three, Qaf, Sad & Noon.
35 How many Sura’s start with word ” Inna ” ? Four sura – Fatha, Nuh,Qadr, Qausar.
36 Which Sura has the number of its verses equal to the number of Masumeen ? Saf, 14 verses.
37 Which sura are called Musabbahat ? Esra, Hadeed, Hsar, Juma, Taghabun & Aala.
38 How many sura are Makkahi and how many are Madani? Macci 86, Madni 28.
39 Which sura is the name of the tribe of the Holy Prophet ? Quresh
40 Which sura is called the heart of Holy Quran ? Yaseen.
41 In which sura is the name of Allah repeated five times ? Sura al-Haj.
42 Which sura are named Azaiam ? Sajdah, Fusselat, Najum & Alaq.
43 Which sura is the name of one Holy war ? Sura Ahzaab.
44 Which sura is on the name of metal ? Sura Hadeed
45 Which sura does not start with Bismellah ? Sura Tauba.
46 Which sura is called ‘ Aroos-ul-Quran ? Sura Rahman.
47 Which sura is considered as 1/3 of holy Quran ? Sura Ikhlas
48 The names of how many sura are with out dot ? Hamd, Raad, Toor, Room, Masad.
49 Which sura did Besmillah come twice ? Sura Naml.
50 How many sura start with the Initials ( Mukette’at ) 29 Sura.
51 Which Sura was revealed twice ? Sura Hamd.
52 In which Sura is the back biter condemed? Sura Humzah.
53 In which Sura is the name of Allah repeated in every verse ? Sura Mujadala.
54 In which Sura is the letter ‘Fa’ not it? Hamd.
55 Which Sura are called Mo3wethatan Falk & Nas.
56 Which Sura if their name sare reversed remain the same ? Lael & Tabbat.
57 Which Sura if its first letter is removed becomes the name of a city in Saudi Arabia? Sajdah
58 Which Sura start with word ‘ Tabarak Allthey Mulk & Furkan
59 Macci Sura were revealed in how many years ? 13 years
60 Madani Sura were revealed in how many years ? 10 years.
61 Which sura start with word Kad ? Mujadala & Momenoon.
62 Which Sura is related to Hazrat Ali ? Sura Adiat..
63 How many Suras are in the 30th. Chapter ? 37.
64 Which sura does every verse end with letter ‘Dal ‘ ? Tauheed.
65 Which Sura is revealed in respect of Ahllelbayet ? Sura Dahr.
66 In Which sura does every verse end with letter ‘ Ra ‘ Qather
67 In which surais the creation of human being mentioned ? Sura Hijr V-26.
68 In which sura is the regulations for prisoner of war mentioned ? Sura Nesa
69 Which sura has the laws about marriage ? Sura Nesa.
70 Which sura if its name is reversed becomes the name of one bird ? Sura Room.
71 In which sura is the story of the worship of cow of Bani Esra’iel mentioned ? Sura Taha.
72 In which sura is the law of inheritance mentioned? Sura Nesa.
73 In which sura is the Hegira of Holy Prophet mentioned ? Sura Infall.