The Quran Flashcards
What is the basis for the beliefs of most religions?
A) Traditions
B) Scriptures
C) Culture
D) Philosophy
Answer: B) Scriptures
Muslims believe that the Qur’an is the literal word of _______.
A) Prophet Muhammad
B) Allah (God)
C) Angel Gabriel
D) The Sahabah
Answer: B) Allah (God)
In what language was the Qur’an revealed?
A) Hebrew
B) Greek
C) Arabic
D) Latin
Answer: C) Arabic
Over how many years was the Qur’an revealed?
A) 10 years
B) 15 years
C) 23 years
D) 30 years
Answer: C) 23 years
The Qur’an is considered the _______ of Prophet Muhammad.
A) Personal scripture
B) Living miracle
C) Biographical record
D) Historical document
Answer: B) Living miracle
How has the Qur’an been preserved through history?
A) By a single chain of narrators
B) Through written manuscripts only
C) Through multiple independent chains of narrators and reciters
D) By oral tradition only
Answer: C) Through multiple independent chains of narrators and reciters
The Qur’an is viewed as the culmination of _______.
A) Religious traditions
B) Earlier scriptures
C) Mythical stories
D) Human philosophy
Answer: B) Earlier scriptures
Which of the following is NOT an earlier scripture mentioned in the text?
A) Torah
B) Injil
C) Zabur
D) Vedas
Answer: D) Vedas
Which prophet was given the Torah?
A) Isa (Jesus)
B) Dawud (David)
C) Musa (Moses)
D) Ibrahim (Abraham)
Answer: C) Musa (Moses)
The Qur’an challenges those who doubt its divinity to find _______ in it.
A) Errors
B) Inconsistencies
C) Similarities
D) Mysteries
Answer: B) Inconsistencies
Most Muslims do not doubt the _______ of the Qur’an.
A) Translation
B) Divine authorship
C) Interpretation
D) Historical context
Answer: B) Divine authorship
Proving the Qur’an’s authenticity strengthens the _______ of Muslims.
A) Doubts
B) Arguments
C) Faith
D) Criticism
Answer: C) Faith
What is crucial to confirming the Qur’an’s authenticity?
A) Its translation
B) Its preservation
C) Its historical context
D) Its interpretation
Answer: B) Its preservation
To confirm the Qur’an’s preservation, one must prove that it has _______.
A) Been widely accepted
B) Survived history perfectly preserved
C) Influenced other religions
D) Been translated into many languages
Answer: B) Survived history perfectly preserved
The author of the Qur’an can be determined by _______.
A) Guesswork
B) Eliminating unlikely authors
C) Comparing it to other scriptures
D) Studying its language
Answer: B) Eliminating unlikely authors
Muslims believe that the Qur’an’s message was transmitted without _______.
A) Translation
B) Corruption
C) Interpretation
D) Context
Answer: B) Corruption
Who delivered the Qur’an to Prophet Muhammad?
A) Musa (Moses)
B) Isa (Jesus)
C) Angel Gabriel (Jibril)
D) Dawud (David)
Answer: C) Angel Gabriel (Jibril)
Which scripture was given to Prophet Isa (Jesus)?
A) Zabur
B) Torah
C) Injil
D) Suhuf
Answer: C) Injil
Which scripture was given to Prophet Dawud (David)?
A) Zabur
B) Torah
C) Injil
D) Suhuf
Answer: A) Zabur
Proving the Qur’an’s authenticity involves a two-step process: preservation and _______.
A) Studying its miracles
B) Determining its author
C) Comparing it with other scriptures
D) Analyzing its translations
Answer: B) Determining its author
What is the basis for the beliefs of most religions?
A) Their traditions
B) Their leaders
C) Their scriptures
D) Their ceremonies
Answer: C) Their scriptures
What is essential to convince someone about the authenticity of a scripture?
A) Personal experiences
B) Objective and reasonable evidence
C) Historical traditions
D) Ceremonial practices
Answer: B) Objective and reasonable evidence
How do Muslims believe the Qur’an was revealed?
A) In a single instance
B) Through dreams
C) Incrementally over 23 years
D) Through multiple prophets
Answer: C) Incrementally over 23 years
Who is believed to have revealed the Qur’an to Prophet Muhammad?
A) Angel Michael
B) Angel Gabriel (Jibril)
C) Angel Raphael
D) Angel Uriel
Answer: B) Angel Gabriel (Jibril)
What language was the Qur’an revealed in?
A) Hebrew
B) Aramaic
C) Greek
D) Arabic
Answer: D) Arabic
What does the Qur’an invite people to do instead of demanding blind belief?
A) Follow traditions
B) Accept faith
C) Study, reflect, and follow evidence
D) Pray continuously
Answer: C) Study, reflect, and follow evidence
According to the Qur’an 4:82, what would have been found if the Qur’an were from any other than Allah?
A) Many inconsistencies
B) Miraculous events
C) Different languages
D) Prophecies
Answer: A) Many inconsistencies
Which prophet received the Torah according to the Qur’an?
A) Jesus
B) Abraham
C) Moses
D) David
Answer: C) Moses
What is the Qur’an considered in relation to earlier scriptures?
A) A supplement
B) An alternative
C) The culmination
D) A contradiction
Answer: C) The culmination
Which prophet received the Gospel (Injil)?
A) Moses
B) David
C) Jesus
D) Abraham
Answer: C) Jesus
How has the Qur’an been preserved through history?
A) Through inscriptions
B) By oral traditions alone
C) Through multiple independent chains of narrators and reciters
D) By continuous revelations
Answer: C) Through multiple independent chains of narrators and reciters
Why is it important to prove the authenticity of the Qur’an in today’s information age?
A) To follow traditions
B) To have evidence and facts for conviction
C) To respect cultural heritage
D) To maintain social order
Answer: B) To have evidence and facts for conviction
What is the first step in proving that the Qur’an is the word of God?
A) Establishing its literary excellence
B) Verifying its historical preservation
C) Comparing it with other scriptures
D) Analyzing its scientific content
Answer: B) Verifying its historical preservation
What is the second step in proving the Qur’an’s authenticity?
A) Confirming its scientific accuracy
B) Establishing the true author
C) Understanding its language
D) Exploring its philosophical implications
Answer: B) Establishing the true author
What method is suggested to determine the author of the Qur’an?
A) Asking contemporary scholars
B) Studying its geographical references
C) Examining all possible authors and eliminating unlikely ones
D) Looking for hidden codes
Answer: C) Examining all possible authors and eliminating unlikely ones
Who are the prophets mentioned as recipients of earlier scriptures in the Qur’an?
A) Noah, Moses, Abraham, and David
B) Moses, Jesus, David, and Abraham
C) Solomon, Moses, Jesus, and David
D) Moses, Jesus, Solomon, and Abraham
Answer: B) Moses, Jesus, David, and Abraham
Answer: B) Moses, Jesus, David, and Abraham
Answer: C) It has no inconsistencies
What is the Qur’an described as for Prophet Muhammad?
A) A symbolic miracle
B) A temporary miracle
C) A living miracle
D) An insignificant miracle
Answer: C) A living miracle
Which scripture is considered the final revelation in Islam?
A) Torah
B) Gospel (Injil)
C) Zabur (Psalms)
D) Qur’an
Answer: D) Qur’an
Why is the authenticity of the Qur’an important for Muslims?
A) It ensures cultural continuity
B) It validates historical narratives
C) It confirms and strengthens their faith
D) It supports political systems
Answer: C) It confirms and strengthens their faith
