Quran quiz
How well do you know the Quran?
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Question 1: How many surahs (chapters) are in the Quran?
114
The Quran is made up of 114 surahs, arranged roughly from longest to shortest.
Question 2: What is the longest surah in the Quran?
Al-Baqarah
Al-Baqarah, meaning "The Cow", is the second surah and the longest, with 286 verses.
Question 3: What is the shortest surah in the Quran?
Al-Kawthar
Al-Kawthar has just three verses and the fewest total words of any surah, which is why it is regarded as the shortest surah in the Quran.
Question 4: Which surah is recited in every unit (rak'ah) of prayer?
Al-Fatiha
Al-Fatiha, the opening chapter, is recited in every rak'ah of every prayer, making it one of the most repeated passages in the world.
Question 5: Over roughly how many years was the Quran revealed?
23 years
Revelation came gradually over about 23 years, starting when Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was 40 and continuing until near the end of his life.
Question 6: In which language was the Quran revealed?
Arabic
The Quran was revealed in Arabic, and Muslims consider its Arabic wording central to its meaning, which is why translations are treated as interpretations.
Question 7: Which surah is the only one that does not begin with "Bismillah"?
At-Tawbah
At-Tawbah, the ninth surah, is the sole exception to the opening formula that begins every other surah.
Question 8: What does "Al-Fatiha" mean?
The Opening
Al-Fatiha means "The Opening" and, true to its name, is the first surah of the Quran.
Question 9: Which surah is named after a chapter about "The Cow"?
Al-Baqarah
Al-Baqarah takes its name from a passage describing a cow, and is the longest surah in the Quran.
Question 10: What is the science of Quranic recitation rules called?
Tajweed
Tajweed governs how each letter and sound of the Quran is pronounced, preserving its recitation across generations.
Question 11: What is "Tafsir"?
Interpretation of the Quran
Tafsir refers to scholarly explanation and interpretation of the Quran's meaning, context, and message.
Question 12: Which angel delivered the Quran's revelation to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ?
Jibril
Jibril, known as Gabriel, is described as the angel who conveyed revelation to the prophets, including the Quran to Muhammad ﷺ.
About the Quran Quiz
The Quran is the central text of Islam, revealed to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ over 23 years and preserved in its original Arabic to this day. This quran quiz gathers 12 questions and answers on its surahs, structure, and revelation, from the shortest chapter to the one recited in every prayer. It's a gentle way to revisit facts many Muslims learn young and rarely test again.
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