Quran Quiz for everyone

Islamic quiz for Quran.

Very basic and good quiz which discover many hidden facts, also useful for children to know more about Holy Quran

1) What is the meaning of the word "Qur'an" ?
    A) That which is Read.

2) Where was the Qur'an revealed first ?
    A) In the cave of Hira   (Makkah)

3) On which night was the Qur'an first revealed ?
     A) Lailatul-Qadr (Night of the Power)

4) Who revealed the Qur'an?
A) Allah revealed the Qur'an
5) Through whom was the Qur'an revealed?
    A) Through Angel Jibraeel (Alaihis-Salaam)

6) To whom was the Qur'an revealed?
    A) To the last Prophet,  Muhammed (Sallahu Alaihi Wasallam).

7) Who took the. responsibility of keeping the Qur'an safe?
   A) Allah himself.

8) What are the conditions for holding or touching the Qur'an?
  A) One has to be clean and to be with wudhu (ablution)

9) Which is the book which is read most?
   A) The Qur'an.

10) What is the topic of the Qur'an?
   A) Man.
11) What are the other  names of the Qur'an accord ing to the Qur'an itself?
   A) A l-Furqaan, Al-Kitaab,   Al-Zikr, Al-Noor,   Al-Huda.

12) How many Makki  Surahs (chapters) are  there. in the Qur'an?
    A) 86

13) How many Madani Surahs (chapters) are  there in the Qur'an?
    A) 28
14) How many Manzils  (stages) are there in the  Qur'an?
    A) 7
15) How many Paara or Juz (parts) are there in. the Qur'an?
    A) 30
16) How many Surahs (chapters) are there in  the  Qur'an?
     A) 114

17) How many Rukoo  (paragraphs) are there in  the Qur'an?
     A) 540
18) How many Aayaath  (verses) are there in the  Qur'an?
     A) 6666

19) How many times is the word 'Allah' repeated in  the Qur'an?
     A) 2698
20) How many different  types of Aayaath (verses)  are there in the Qur'an?
    A) 10
21) Who is the first 'Haafiz'   of the Qur'an?
    A) Prophet Muhammed    (Sallalahu Alaihi  Wasallam)

22) At the time of the death of Prophet Muhammed (Sallallahu AlaihiWasallam)  how many Huffaz were    there?
   A) 22
23) How many Aayaath  (verses) on Sajda (prostation) are there in the Qur'an?
    A) 14
24) In which Paara (part) and Surah (chapter) do you find the first verse about Sajda (prostation)?
   A) 9th Paara, 7th Chapter Surah-al-Araaf, Verse 206.

25) How many times has the Qur'an stressed about Salaat or Namaaz (prayer)?
   A) 700 times
26) How many times has the Qur'an emphasized on alms or charity?
    A) 150

27) How many times in the Qur'an, is the Prophet Muhammed (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)
     addressed as Yaa-Aiyu- Han-Nabi?
    A) 11 times
28) Where in the Qur'an has      Prophet Muhammed (Sallallahu AlaihiWasallam)       been named. 'Ahmed'?
    A) Paara 28th, Surah Saff,        Ayath 6th.

29) How many times has the name of Rasoolullah    (Sallallahu AlaihiWasallam) been mentioned in the Qur'an?
A) Muhammed (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)  4   time & Ahmed (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)   1  time.
30) Name the Prophet whose name is mentioned and discussed most in the Qur'an?
   A) Moosa (Alahis-Salaam)
39) Which is the first and  the most ancient Masjid according to the Qur'an?
    A) Kaaba
40) In Qur'an mankind is divided into two groups.   Which are those two groups?
   A) Believers and         disbelievers
41) 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).
42) Besides the body of Pharaoh, what is that thing which is kept as an  admonishing example for future generations to come?
    A) Noah's Ark.
43) After the wreckage of Prophet Noah's Ark, which is its place of rest mentioned in theQur'an?
   A) Cave of Judi.
46) 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 Ibn Maryam.

47) Which was the agreement that was titled Fath-hum-Mubeen' without fighting a battle?
    A) Treaty of Hudaibiya
48) What are the different   names used for Satan or Devil in the Qur'an?
 A) Iblees & Ash_Shaitaan.
49) Which category of creature does the Qur'an put 'Iblees' into?
    A) Jinn.
50) 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)
51) The Qur'an repeatedly warns of a certain day. Can you say which day it is?
     A) Youmal Qiyamah             (Doomsday)
52) 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)
53) In which Holy Book of Non-Muslims the Qur'an mentioned repeatedly?
    A) In the Holy Book of  Sikh Community -   Granth Saheb.
54) In which year were the       vowels inserted in the Qur'an?
   A) 43 Hijri.
55) Who were the first serious students of the Qur'an?
    A) As-haabus Suffah.
56) Which is the first Residential University where the faculty of the Qur'an was established
   for the  first time?
    A) Masjid-e-Nabvi.
57) 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).

58) What type of a person does the Qur'an want to make?
     A) Momin.
59) What is the scale or measure of one's dignity according to the Qur'an?
    A) Thaqwa. (Piety)
60) What according to the Qur'an is the root cause of the evil?
      A) Alcohol.
61) What are the two most   important types of Aayaat   (Verses) found in the  Qur'an?
   A) Muhakamaat and Muthashabihaath.
62) Which is the longest Surah (Chapter) in the Qur'an?
    A) Surah-al-Baqarah.

63) Which is the smallest Surah in the Qur'an?
    A) Surah-al-Kausar.
64) What was the age of Prophet Muhammed (Sallallahu AlaihiWasallam)  when Qur'an was first
   revealed to him through   Jibraeel (Alaihis-salaam)?
   A) 40 Years.
65) How long did Prophet  Muhammed (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) receive the revelation of the
   Qur'an in Makkah?
   A) 13 Years.
66) How long did Prophet Muhammed (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) receive the revelation of the
     Qur'an in Madinah?
    A) 10 Years.
67) Where was the first Surah revealed?
    A) In Makkah.
68) Where was the last Surah revealed?
    A) In Madinah.
69) How many years did it take for the complete  revelation of the Qur'an?
     A) 22 years, 5 months
         and 14 days.
70) Which Surah (Chapter)  of the Qur'an is to be read compulsorily in each raka'at of the
      Salaat. (Namaaz)?
    A) Surah-al-Fatihah.
71) Which is the Surah, which Allah taught as a Du'a (Prayer)?
   A) Surah-al-Fatihah.
72)What is the reason of keeping Surah-al-Fatihah in the beginning of the Qur'an?
    A)It is the door to the Qur'an
73) What is the Surah (Chapter) revealed completely and found first place in the Qur'an?
    A) Surah-al-Fatihah.
74) Who was the only lady whose personal nameis found in the Qur'an?
 A)Mariam (Alaihis-salaam)
75)In which Surah (Chapter)  of the Qur'an do you find maximum instructions?
    A) Surah-al-Baqarah.
76) When and Where did the PrOphet Muhammed  Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and Jibraeel (Alaihis-salam) meet for the second time?
A) On Friday,18th Ramadan, in the Cave of Hira.

77) What was the interval between the first and the second revelation?
   A) 2 years and six months.

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IMAM HUSSAIN JOURNEY FROM MAKKAH TO KARBALA

THE ROUTE OF IMAM HUSSAIN FROM MAKKAH TO KARBALA
and the 14 stopovers in the journey.

Imam, after leaving Madina in the month of Rajab, stayed in Makka for about 5 months. It was in the month of Zilhijja 60 Hijri when he noticed that there were Yazid's soldiers in Makka in the garb of Ahram to kill the Imam inside the Masjidul Haram. Imam changed the rituals of Hajj into Umra and decided to leave Makka. The date was 8th of Zilhijja 60 Hijri. When people saw the Imam leaving before completing the Hajj they began to ask questions as to why he was leaving in such a hurry. Some doubted his motives, saying that he might be leaving Makka for Iraq to confront Yazid and take power into his hands. To quell these doubts he left a letter with his brother Muhammad El-Hanafiya which clearly states his purpose of leaving Makka.

He wrote in the letter, "I have not come out to stir emotions, to play with discontentment, to provoke dissension or to spread oppression. I wish to bring the Umma back to the path of Amr-bil-Ma'arouf and Nahyi Unil Munker. I wish to bring them back to the path of my grandfather the Messenger of Allah and of my father Ali Ibne Abi Talib". 

The momentous journey of Imam Hussain (AS) begins from Makka towards an unknown destination which eventually ended at Karbala.

The journey which began from Makka on the 8th of Zilhijja 60 Hijri ended in Karbala on 2nd of Muharram 61 Hijiri and took about 22 days in all. Imam stopped at 14 places on his way to Karbala. He met various people and delivered various sermons. What the Imam talked about to these people he met and said in his sermons at various places reflects the true motives he had in his mind. The names of these places Imam passed were mentioned in history books but their exact locations were not traceable in modern geographical maps. After searching in the archives of the British Museum Library a map of 9th Century Hijri was found in which all these names were clearly shown. 

  

 After leaving Makkah there were 14 places mentioned in history books where Imam either stayed or met people or gave sermons.

1. Saffah:

Here Imam met Farazzdaq the poet whom Imam asked about conditions in Kufa. He said, ' He said, 'People's hearts were with you but their swords were against you.' Imam replied, 'Allah does what he wishes. Ileave it to him who proposes the just cause.

2. Dhat-el-Irq:

Here Imam's cousin Abdullah Ibne Jafar brought his two sons Auwn and Mohammed to their mother Hazrat Zainab and to help the imam. He tried to persuade the Imam to return to Madina but Imam replied, 'my destiny is in the hands of Allah.'

3. Batn-er-Rumma:

Imam sent a letter to Kufa with Qais bin Mashir, met Abdullah bin Mutee who came from Iraq. When he heard of Imam's intention, he tried to stop him. He said Kufans were not faithful and could not be trusted. But Imam continued his journey.

4. Zurud:

Imam met Zohair Ibne Qain. Zohair was not among the followers of Ahlulbait. But when Imam told him of the purpose of his journey Zohair gave all his possesions to his wife, told her to go home and said that he wished to be martyred with the Imam.

5. Zabala:

Imam learnt from two tribesmen coming from Kufa of the death of Hazrat Muslim. Imam said, 'Innan Lillahe wa Inna Elaihe Rajeoon. Indallah-Nahtasib Anfusana.' 'We are for Allah and we shall return to Him who surely accouts for our sacrifices. Asadi Tribesmen tried to dissuade the Imam from his journey but he persisted. Here Imam told his companions the news of the death of Muslim and Hani and that people in Kufa were not prepared to be their helpers. Imam said, 'Those who want to depart leave now.' Hoards of various tribesmen who had followed the Imam in the hope of collecting the booty realised their false hopes and scattered to their own homes. Only 50 odd people remained

 6. Batn-e-Aqeeq:

Imam met a man from the Tribe of Akrama who told him that Kufa was no more a friendly town and was now surrounded by Yazid's army. No one could get in or out of the town. But the Imam carried on.

7. Sorat: Imam stayed the night here and in the morning ordered his companions to take as much water as they can.

8. Sharaf:

While the Imam was passing from this place, one of his companions shouted that he could see the approach of an army. Imam asked for a safe place, preferably a mountain behind them. A guide took them to the nearest mountain.

9. Zuhasm:

It was here that Imam met Hurr's army of 1000 men. They wre thirsty so Imam ordered his men to give them water. Imam himself helped several thirsty soldiers to drink. Even animals were given water to drink. Zohr prayers were led by the Imam and all followed him including Hurr's soldiers. Here Imam told hurr about many letters from Kufa. He said, 'O People of Kufa, you sent me your delegations and wrote me letters that you had no Imam and that I should come to unite you and lead you in the way of Allah. You wrote that we Ahlulbait are more qualified to govern your affairs than those who claim things to which they have no right and act unjustly and wrongly. But if you have changed your mind, have become ignorant of our Rights and have forgotten your promises, I shall turn back. But he was denied to turn back by Hurr's army and was lead to by-pass Kufa.

10. Baiza:

Imam reached Baiza the next day and delivered one of his most famous sermons. 'O People, the Prophet has said that if a man sees a tyrannical ruler transgressing against Allah and the Prophet and oppressing people but does nothing by word or action to change the situation then it will be just for Allah to place him where he deservingly belongs. Do you not see to what low level the affairs have come down... Do you not observe that truth has not adhered to and falsehood has no limit. And as for me, I look upon death as but a means of attaining martyrdom and I consider life among transgressors as nothing but an agony and an affliction.'

11. Uzaibul Hajanat:

Here Imam stayed away from the army of Hurr and met Trimmah bin Adi. After having learnt about the Kufan abandonment of his envoy it was clear that he had no hope of support or even survival in Kufa. Nevertheless he refused an offer of safety, if not success extended to him. Trimmah pleaded to him to accept the offer of 20,000 trained men of his tribe to help him if he wanted to go to Kufa or he could retire to the mountains and safety. Imam replied to Ibne Adi, 'Allah bless you and your people. I cannot go from my word. Things are destined. It is clear from this reply that he was fully aware of the dangers he would face and that he had a certain strategy and plan in mind to bring about a revolution in the conscience of the Muslim Ummah. He did not try to mobilise military support which he could easily have done in Hejaz nor did he try to exploit whatever physical strength was available to him.

12. Qasr-e-Bani Makatil:

It was evident here that Kufa was no more his destination. As Hurr did not want to leave him, he by-passed Kufa and took a new route. Resting in the afternoon he uttered 'Inna Lillah.' His 18 years old son Ali Akber approached him and enquired. Imam said that in his sleep he had heard someone saying that these people were going to their deaths. Ali Akber asked, 'Are we not on the Right path. Death meant nothing to them. Death of this kind transforms into the glory of martyrdom.

13. Nainawa:

At this place a messenger of Ibne Zaid brought a message for Hurr not to leave the Imam. The battered caravan passed through Ghaziriya to a place called Karbala. Imam sighed, asked for the name of the place. Someone said Kerbala. Imam said, yes, this is the place of Kerbin-wa-bala. (a place of pain and torture.) Let us stop here for we have arrived at our destination. This is the place of our Martyrdom. This is Karbala.

14. Karbala:

On the orders of the Imam, the tents were erected near the river which was a tributary of the River Eupheretes some miles away. The date was 2nd Muharram 61 Hijri (3rd October 680 AD).