Quranic Studies

Surah Al-Ikhlas is considered as one-quarter of the Holy Qur’an because it encapsulates the core concept of monotheism in Islam, summarizing the essence of Tawhid (the oneness of God).

The 20th Para (Juz') of the Holy Qur’an is known as 'Utlu Ma Oohi,' which is the opening phrase of Surah Taha, the first Surah in this Juz'. This makes option C the correct answer.

The Hijrat (migration) of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) is mentioned in Surah Hud (Chapter 11) among other places. Surah Anfal does not specifically mention the Hijrat. Therefore, option B is correct.

In Islamic tradition, the first revelation (Wahi) was sent to Prophet Muhammad during the month of Ramzan (Ramadan), making option A correct.

Surah Humaza explicitly condemns backbiting and slandering others, describing the fate of those who engage in such behavior. This makes option B the correct answer.

The first verse revealed in the Holy Qur’an is from Surah Al-Alaq (96:1), where the command 'Read!' was given to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). This marks the beginning of the Qur'anic revelation.

Surah Quraish is named after the tribe of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), which was the Quraish tribe. The other options are either not tribes or not the tribe of the Prophet.

According to the standard edition of the Quran (1924 Cairo edition), the name of Allah appears 29 times in Surah Al-Hajj. This is well-documented and confirmed by multiple Islamic educational sources. The claim that Surah Al-Hajj uniquely mentions the name of Allah only five times is incorrect; it actually mentions it 29 times. However, among the given options, Surah Al-Hajj is the correct answer related to the question about the frequency of the name of Allah in these Surahs. Therefore, option B (Hajj) remains the correct answer, but the explanation is corrected to reflect the accurate count of 29 times, not five.

Madani Surahs were revealed over a period of approximately 9 years, during the Prophet Muhammad's time in Medina after the Hijrah. This period is distinct from the Meccan period, which lasted about 13 years.

Surah An-Nisa (The Women) extensively covers laws related to marriage, inheritance, and family matters, making it the correct Surah dealing with marriage laws in the Quran.

The phrase 'Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem' appears at the beginning of every chapter (Surah) in the Quran except for Surah At-Tawbah (9). However, it also appears within Surah An-Naml (27:30). Since there are 114 chapters in the Quran, and one chapter (At-Tawbah) does not start with the phrase, but it appears once inside Surah An-Naml, the total count is 114 times. This is confirmed by multiple Islamic scholarly sources and Quranic references.

The Holy Qur’an was revealed to Prophet Muhammad over a period starting in 609 AD and ending in 632 AD, the year of his passing. Option D correctly reflects this timeframe.

Surah Yaseen is traditionally known as 'Aroos-ul-Qur’an' (the Bride of the Qur’an) due to its significance and the beauty of its verses. This title is widely recognized in Islamic scholarship and tradition.

The 19th Para (Juz) of the Holy Qur’an is commonly known as 'A’man Khalaq'. The other options do not correspond to the names of the 19th Para.

The 16th Para (Juz') of the Holy Qur’an begins with the Surah Al-Qalam, which is often referred to as 'Qal Alam' based on its opening words. This makes option B the correct answer.

The 17th Para (Juz') of the Holy Qur’an is known as 'Qal Alam'. The other options do not correspond to the names of the Juz'.

The 14th Para (Juz') of the Holy Qur’an is known as 'Yatāzarūn' (يَتَزَارُونَ), named after the first word of the Juz'. The other options do not correspond to the names of the 14th Juz'.

The 15th Para (Juz') of the Holy Qur'an is commonly known as 'Qal Alam' because it begins with the phrase 'Qal Alam' (Say: By the Pen). This is a standard naming convention based on the opening words of the Juz'.

Surah Al-Ikhlas is often described as equivalent to one-third of the Qur'an because it succinctly encapsulates the concept of monotheism, which is central to Islamic belief.

The 13th Para (Juz') of the Holy Qur’an begins with the Surah Ar-Ra'd and includes the Surah Ibrahim, but the name commonly associated with the 13th Juz is 'Wa Mamin Da'abat' which is the starting phrase of the 13th Juz. Therefore, option B is correct.

Surah Al-Ahzab (The Confederates) refers to the Battle of the Trench, a significant holy war in Islamic history, making it the Surah named after a holy war. The other Surahs listed do not directly refer to a holy war.

Makkah Surahs (chapters revealed in Makkah) were revealed over approximately 13 to 14 years during the Prophet Muhammad's early prophethood before the migration to Madinah. The most commonly accepted duration is about 13 to 14 years, so 14 years is the best answer among the options.

The name of Hazrat Nooh (AH) is mentioned 41 times in the Holy Quran. This is a well-established fact in Islamic studies, making option A correct.

There are generally 14 Makki Surahs revealed before the migration to Medina. The number 14 is widely accepted among Islamic scholars for the count of Makki Surahs.

The best night mentioned in the Holy Qur’an is Laylat al-Qadr (Shab-e-Qadar), which is described as better than a thousand months in terms of worship and blessings. This makes option C the correct answer.