Basic Info. Flashcards
What is the meaning of the word “Qur’an”?
That which is Read
Where was the Qur’an revealed first?
In the cave of Hira (Makkah)
On which night was the Qur’an first revealed?
Lailatul-Qadr (Night of the Power) in the month of Ramadhan
What was the age of Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him) when Qur’an was first revealed to him?
40 Years
Where was the first Surah revealed?
In Makkah
Where was the Last Surah revealed?
In Madinah
How long did Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him) received the revelation of the Qur’an in Makkah?
13 Years
How long did Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him) received the revelation of the Qur’an in Madinah?
10 Years
How many years did it take for the complete revelation of the Qur’an?
23 years
What are the other names of the Qur’an according to the Qur’an itself?
Al-Furqaan, Al-Kitaab, Al-Zikr, Al-Noor, Al-Huda
From which surah the first verses of the Quran were revealed?
Surah Al ‘Alaq (The Clot) (chapter 96)
Which is the longest Surah (Chapter) in the Qur’an?
Surah Al-Baqarah (chapter 2)
Which is the smallest chapter in the Qur’an?
Surah Al-Kausar (chapter 108)
Which chapter of the Qur’an is to be read compulsorily in each raka’at of Salah (Prayer)?
Surah Al-Fatihah (chapter 1)
Who was the only woman whose personal name is found in the Holy Qur’an?
Maryam / Mary (mother of Jesus) (peace be upon her)
How many Makki Surahs (chapters) are there in the Qur’an?
86 chapters
86 chapters
How many Makki Surahs (chapters) are there in the Qur’an?
86 chapters
How many Madani Surahs (chapters) are there in the Qur’an?
28 chapters
How many Manzils (stages) are there in the Qur’an?
7 stages
How many Surahs (chapters) are there in the Qur’an?
114 chapters
How many Rukoo (paragraphs) are there in the Qur’an?
540 paragraphs
Who is the first ‘Haafiz’ (memorizer) of the Qur’an?
Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him)
Which chapter of the Holy Quran has the name ‘Allah’ in every verse?
Surah Al-Mujadila (The Pleading Woman) – chapter 58
Name the Prophet whose name is mentioned and discussed most in the Qur’an?
Prophet Musa (Moses) (peace be upon him)
Which is the Surah (Chapter) that does not start with Bismillah?
Surah At-Tawbah (chapter 9)
In which Surah (Chapter) of the Qur’an Bismillah is repeated twice?
Surah An-Naml (chapter-27)
One in the beginning (verse-1) and other in the middle (verse-30)
In which part of the Qur’an do you find ‘Ayat-ul-Kursi’ (Verse of the Throne)?
Surat Al-Baqarah (chapter-2 verse-255)
In the Qur’an what other name is given to the city of Makkah?
Bakkah [chapter-3 verse-96]
Baladul Ameen (the safe city) [chapter-95 verse-3]
Ummul Qura (mother of cities) [chapter-42 verse-7]
According to the Qur’an what other name is given to the city of Madinah?
Yathrib
Whose Generation is known as “Bani Israeel” according to the Qur’an?
The generation of Prophet Yaqoob (peace be upon him) who is also known as Israeel
