Quranic Studies

The 28th Para (Juz') of the Holy Qur’an is commonly known as 'Amma Yatasa’aloon' because it begins with the verse containing these words. This is a standard naming convention for Juz' in the Qur'an, based on the opening words of the section.

The 27th Para (Juz') of the Holy Qur’an is commonly known as 'Amma Yatasa’aloon,' named after the first words of Surah An-Naba, which begins this section. Therefore, option D is correct.

The 30th Para (Juz') of the Holy Qur’an is commonly known as 'Amma Yatasa’aloon' because it begins with the verse containing these words in Surah An-Naba (78:1). This is a well-known designation in Islamic studies.

Ayat-ul-Kursi is verse number 255 in Surah Al-Baqarah, which is widely recognized and memorized in Islamic tradition.

Surah Al A'raaf refers to 'The Heights' or the 'Elevated Place,' which is traditionally understood as the borderland between Heaven and Hell where people await their final judgment. Therefore, option C is correct.

The letter 'Taa' (ت) is indeed one of the most commonly used letters following 'Alif' (الف) in the Holy Quran, especially in common Arabic words and grammatical constructs. While the letter 'Lam' (ل) is very frequent after Alif due to the definite article 'Al-', among the given options, 'Taa' is the most plausible and commonly occurring letter after Alif in Quranic text. This aligns with the original answer and explanation.

The Holy Quran contains 29 surahs that start with the disjointed or "broken" letters (حروف مقطعات). These letters appear at the beginning of certain chapters and are known as muqattaʿat. The correct number is 29, which corresponds to option A. The original question had the correct answer set to D (21), which is incorrect. The explanation has been updated to reflect the accurate count based on authoritative Quranic sources.

Three surahs in the Holy Quran begin with the Arabic letters Alif-Laam-Raa (الر). These are Surah Al-Baqarah (2), Surah Aal-E-Imran (3), and Surah Al-A'raf (7).

Four surahs of the Holy Quran begin with the disjointed letters 'Ha-meem' (حٰم). These are Surahs 40 (Ghafir), 41 (Fussilat), 42 (Ash-Shura), and 43 (Az-Zukhruf).

Surah Yasin is the 36th chapter (Surah) of the Quran, making option C correct. The other options do not correspond to its actual position.

Surah-e-Hamd is a common name for Surah Al-Fatiha, the opening chapter of the Quran, which is a praise to Allah. This makes option B the correct answer.

Surah At-Tawbah (Surah 9) is the only Surah in the Quran that does not begin with Bismillah. It is located in the 10th Juz (Parah) of the Quran. Therefore, the correct Parah is 10, and since the options pair two Parahs, the closest correct pair including 10 is '9 & 10'.

The 23rd Para (Juz) of the Holy Quran officially begins with the verse starting with 'Wa Mali' (وَمَا لِيَ), which is the first phrase of the first verse in that Juz. The official name of the Juz is not a Surah name but is commonly referred to by the first few words of the first verse in that Juz. Therefore, 'Wa Mali' is a correct informal reference to the 23rd Para. The official Surah that starts in this Juz is Al-Mu'minun (The Believers), but the Juz itself is named by the starting phrase of the first verse in it, which is 'Wa Mali'. Hence, option A is correct.

The 21st Para (Juz') of the Holy Quran begins with the verse 'A’man Khalaq' (أَمَّنْ خَلَقَ), which is the first verse of Surah Al-Mulk. Therefore, option B is correct.

Only two surahs in the Holy Quran start with the word 'Sab-baha' (سَبَّحَ): Surah Al-Hadid (57) and Surah Al-Hashr (59). Therefore, the correct answer is 2.

The 22nd para (Juz') of the Holy Quran begins with the verse 'A’man Khalaq' (أَمَّنْ خَلَقَ). Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

In Islamic tradition during Eid al-Adha, the meat of the sacrificed animal is typically divided into three portions: one third for the person who offered the sacrifice and their family, one third for relatives and friends, and one third for the poor and needy. There is no established tradition that a third portion is specifically given to the Imam Sahib. Therefore, the correct answer is 'None of these'.

The last sajda (prostration) in the Holy Qur’an is found in Surah Al-Insiqaq (Chapter 84). This surah contains a verse that requires a prostration upon recitation, making option B correct.

Authentic Islamic sources and scholarly interpretations indicate that during the migration (Hijrah) from Mecca to Medina, the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is reported to have recited Surah Yasin. There is no strong evidence supporting that Surah At-Tawbah was recited at that time. Surah Yasin is often referred to as the heart of the Quran and is known for its spiritual significance and comfort, which aligns with the context of migration. Other surahs like Surah Al-Baqarah and Surah Al-Imran are also noted for their virtues but are not specifically linked to the Hijrah event. Therefore, among the given options, Surah Yasin is the most appropriate answer.

The 11th Juz' of the Holy Qur’an is commonly known as 'Rubama' (also spelled 'Ruba' or 'Rub' al-Amma'), named after the opening word of this section. It begins from Surah At-Tawbah (9:93) and continues through to Surah Hud (11:5 or 11:8 depending on the tradition). The other options are names or phrases from different parts of the Qur'an and do not correspond to the 11th Juz'.

The 18th Para (Juz') of the Holy Qur’an is known as 'Qal Alam' because it begins with the phrase 'Qal Alam' in Surah Al-Qalam (Chapter 68). The other options do not correspond to the names of the 18th Juz'.

Surah Al-Fatiha is known for not containing the Arabic letter 'Fa' (ف), unlike the other Surahs listed. This makes option C the correct answer.

The 12th Para (Juz') of the Holy Qur’an is known as 'Wa Mamin Da’abat'. This name is derived from the opening words of the Juz', which is a common way to identify different parts of the Qur’an.

Surah Al-Kawthar is reported in some traditions to have been revealed twice, once in Mecca and once in Medina, making it unique in this regard. The other Surahs listed (Ikhlaas, Fatiha, Nooh, Tauba) are not known to have been revealed twice. The claim that Surah At-Tawba was revealed twice is not supported by authoritative Islamic sources. Therefore, the correct answer is Surah Al-Kawthar (option A).

Muqattaʿat are unique letter combinations at the beginning of some Quranic chapters whose precise meanings are unknown and not explained by common people. Qamari and Shamsi refer to lunar and solar terms, which are understood concepts. Therefore, Muqattaʿat is the correct answer.