Quranic Studies

The revelation of the Holy Quran began in Makkah, where Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) first received the divine message. Medina (also known as Yasrab) became significant later in Islamic history but was not the place where the Quran's revelation started.

Surah Al-Baqarah is the longest Surah in the Holy Quran, containing 286 verses, which is more than any other Surah. The other options are shorter Surahs.

There are 11 places of Sajood (prostration) mentioned in the Holy Quran where Muslims perform Sajood Tilawah. This is a well-established fact in Islamic studies.

According to Islamic tradition and scholarly sources, Hazrat Idris (AS) was given 30 Saheefay (scrolls) as divine revelation. This is supported by Islamic scholarly references such as Islam Q&A, which mention that 30 pages (Saheefah) were revealed to Hazrat Idris (AS). Therefore, the correct answer is option B (30).

According to Islamic tradition, Prophet Ibrahim (AS) was given 2 Saheefas (scriptures). Therefore, the correct answer is 2, not 3.

Tafseer Darul Mansoor (also spelled Dur-e-Mansoor) is a classical Quranic commentary written by Imam Jalal ud Din Suyuti, a renowned 15th-century Egyptian Islamic scholar. It is not authored by Jala ud Din Rumi. Therefore, the correct answer is B, Jalal ud Din Sayuti.

There are six Surahs in the Quran named after animals: Al-Baqarah (The Cow), Al-An'am (The Cattle), An-Nahl (The Bees), An-Naml (The Ants), Al-Ankabut (The Spider), and Al-Fil (The Elephant). The original question's explanation missed An-Nahl (The Bees), which is also named after an animal. Therefore, the correct answer is 6.

There are 13 verses of prostration (Sujood) mentioned in the Holy Quran where Muslims perform a prostration upon reciting or hearing them. This is a well-established fact in Islamic studies.

According to Islamic teachings, the nation of Prophet Hazrat Loot (A.S) was destroyed by a rain of stones due to their sinful behavior, as mentioned in the Quran. This event is a well-known story in Islamic studies.

Surah Al-Kawthar is the shortest chapter in the Quran and it contains 3 verses. Therefore, the correct answer is 3 verses, which corresponds to option C.

Surah Al-Baqarah contains 39 Rukus, which are sections used to facilitate recitation and understanding. Therefore, option B is correct.

The number of Makki Surahs in the Holy Quran is commonly accepted as 86 or 88 in some traditions, but the most widely accepted count is 86. Makki Surahs are those revealed before the migration (Hijrah) to Medina. According to authoritative Islamic sources, there are 86 Makki Surahs, with the rest being Madani or having disputed classification. Therefore, option C (84) is closest to the accepted count, but since 86 is the most accurate number, the options should be corrected to reflect this. The original answer of 88 is slightly higher than the commonly accepted count. Hence, the correct answer is 86 Makki Surahs.

Surah An-Naml (The Ants) is unique in the Quran for containing two occurrences of the Bismillah ("In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful"). The first Bismillah is at the very beginning of the Surah (verse 1), as is customary for most Surahs. The second Bismillah appears within the Surah at verse 30, where it is part of the letter from Prophet Solomon (Sulaiman) to the Queen of Sheba. This is confirmed by multiple authoritative Islamic sources and Quranic texts. Therefore, the correct answer is option A (30).

The repentance (tauba) of the three Sahaba who lagged behind in the Battle of Tabuk is mentioned in Surah At-Tawbah (Surah 9). This surah specifically addresses issues related to the Battle of Tabuk and the conduct of the believers during that time.

Surah At-Tawbah (Surah Toba) is the only chapter in the Quran that does not begin with the phrase 'Bismillah' (In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful). All other surahs start with Bismillah except this one.

Surah An-Nasr (The Help or Victory), the 110th chapter of the Quran, is widely regarded by scholars as the last complete Surah revealed to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It was revealed during the Farewell Pilgrimage shortly after the conquest of Mecca. While some individual verses from other Surahs (such as from Surah Al-Ma'idah and Surah At-Tawbah) were revealed after it, no entire Surah was revealed after Surah An-Nasr. Therefore, the correct answer is option C, Al-Nasr. Options A (Al-Falaq) and B (Al-Nas) are not considered the last revealed Surah, and option D (None of these) is incorrect given the evidence.

Surah Saba is classified as a Makki Surah because it was revealed before the migration of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to Madinah. Therefore, option B is correct.

Surah Al-Mujadalah (The Pleading Woman) was revealed concerning Khawlah bint Tha'labah (option C). Her husband pronounced the pre-Islamic form of divorce called 'zihar' by saying to her, 'You are to me like my mother's back.' She pleaded her case to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and the beginning verses of Surah Al-Mujadalah were revealed addressing her situation, condemning the practice of zihar, and providing legal rulings. This incident is well-documented in Islamic sources and tafsir, confirming that the Surah was revealed for Khawlah bint Tha'labah, not Hazrat Ayesha (R.A) or others. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

The first revelation to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was the initial 5 verses of Surah Al-Alaq (verses 1 to 5). This is widely agreed upon by Islamic scholars and authentic sources such as Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim. The angel Gabriel appeared to the Prophet in the cave of Hira and revealed these first five verses, starting with 'Read in the name of your Lord who created...'. Therefore, the correct answer is 5 verses, corresponding to option C.

The revelation of the Holy Quran began in the city of Makkah when Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) received the first verses from Angel Gabriel in the Cave of Hira.

Surah Al-Baqarah is the longest Surah in the Holy Quran, containing 286 verses. The other options are much shorter Surahs, making option C the correct answer.

The Holy Quran is traditionally divided into 30 parts called Juz' (plural Ajzaa). These divisions facilitate reading, memorization, and recitation, especially during the month of Ramadan when Muslims aim to complete the Quran by reading one Juz' per day. The Quran is not divided into five, six, seven, or eight stages, but rather thirty equal parts. Therefore, none of the original options were correct, and the correct answer is 30 stages, which corresponds to option D after correction.

Surah At-Tawbah (Surah Toba) is the only chapter in the Quran that does not begin with the phrase 'Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim' (In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful).

Surah Al-Baqarah is the longest Surah in the Holy Quran, containing 286 verses, which is more than any other Surah.

There are 4 surahs in the Quran named after prophets: Yunus, Hud, Yusuf, and Muhammad. Therefore, the correct answer is 4.