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  1. How many surahs (chapters) are in the Quran?

    1. 100
    2. 110
    3. 120
    4. 114

  2. What is the longest surah in the Quran?

    1. Al-Fatiha
    2. Al-Baqarah
    3. Yasin
    4. An-Nisa

  3. What is the shortest surah in the Quran?

    1. Al-Ikhlas
    2. An-Nasr
    3. Al-Kawthar
    4. Al-Asr

  4. Which surah is recited in every unit (rak'ah) of prayer?

    1. Al-Fatiha
    2. Yasin
    3. Al-Ikhlas
    4. Al-Baqarah

  5. Over roughly how many years was the Quran revealed?

    1. 10 years
    2. 23 years
    3. 30 years
    4. 40 years

  6. In which language was the Quran revealed?

    1. Arabic
    2. Aramaic
    3. Persian
    4. Hebrew

  7. Which surah is the only one that does not begin with "Bismillah"?

    1. Al-Fatiha
    2. Al-Ikhlas
    3. At-Tawbah
    4. Al-Baqarah

  8. What does "Al-Fatiha" mean?

    1. The Table
    2. The Cow
    3. The Light
    4. The Opening

  9. Which surah is named after a chapter about "The Cow"?

    1. Al-Imran
    2. An-Nisa
    3. Al-Ma'idah
    4. Al-Baqarah

  10. What is the science of Quranic recitation rules called?

    1. Fiqh
    2. Tafsir
    3. Tajweed
    4. Aqidah

  11. What is "Tafsir"?

    1. Interpretation of the Quran
    2. Recitation rules
    3. A memorization method
    4. Arabic grammar

  12. Which angel delivered the Quran's revelation to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ?

    1. Mikail
    2. Jibril
    3. Israfil
    4. Malik

Answer key

Quran Quiz, correct answers and explanations.

  1. D. 114

    The Quran is made up of 114 surahs, arranged roughly from longest to shortest.

  2. B. Al-Baqarah

    Al-Baqarah, meaning "The Cow", is the second surah and the longest, with 286 verses.

  3. C. 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.

  4. A. 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.

  5. B. 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.

  6. A. 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.

  7. C. At-Tawbah

    At-Tawbah, the ninth surah, is the sole exception to the opening formula that begins every other surah.

  8. D. The Opening

    Al-Fatiha means "The Opening" and, true to its name, is the first surah of the Quran.

  9. D. Al-Baqarah

    Al-Baqarah takes its name from a passage describing a cow, and is the longest surah in the Quran.

  10. C. Tajweed

    Tajweed governs how each letter and sound of the Quran is pronounced, preserving its recitation across generations.

  11. A. Interpretation of the Quran

    Tafsir refers to scholarly explanation and interpretation of the Quran's meaning, context, and message.

  12. B. Jibril

    Jibril, known as Gabriel, is described as the angel who conveyed revelation to the prophets, including the Quran to Muhammad ﷺ.

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