Quranic Studies

The Quran explicitly mentions four angels by name: Jibril (Gabriel), Mikail (Michael), Israfil, and Azrael. While other angels are referenced, these four are the primary ones named, making 'Four' the correct answer.

The verse “وَقُلْ رَّبِّ زِدۡنِىۡ عِلۡمًا” (Say, "My Lord, increase me in knowledge") is from Surah Ta-Ha (20:114). This is a well-known supplication in the Quran asking Allah for increased knowledge.

The Holy Quran mentions five fruits explicitly: dates, grapes, olives, pomegranates, and figs. Therefore, option B (5) is correct.

Aakhund Azizullah was the first person to translate the Holy Quran into Sindhi, making the Quran accessible to Sindhi-speaking people. The other options are notable historical figures but are not credited with this translation.

The word 'Ababil' in Islamic context refers to a 'flock of birds,' specifically mentioned in the Quran in Surah Al-Fil, describing the birds that protected the Kaaba by dropping stones on the army of Abraha.

The first wahy (revelation) to Prophet Muhammad consisted of seven verses from Surah Al-'Alaq (96:1-7). Therefore, the correct answer is 'Seven'.

The word 'Surah' in the context of the Quran means a chapter or section of the Quran. It is derived from an Arabic root that can mean 'rank', 'honor', or 'sign'. While the literal meaning is 'chapter', none of the given options directly translate to 'Surah'. Among the options, 'Peace' (B) is the closest concept often associated with the Quranic chapters, as the Quran is a book of guidance and peace. Therefore, the best answer among the given choices is B.

The earliest known translation of the Holy Quran into Persian was undertaken by Salman al-Farsi, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad, in the first century Hijri. Hazrat Majdad Alif Sani is not historically recognized as the first translator of the Quran into Persian. Shah Wali Ullah was a prominent Islamic scholar but did not translate the Quran into Persian. Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jillani is also not known for translating the Quran into Persian. Therefore, the correct answer is 'None of these' as none of the listed individuals were the first to translate the Quran into Persian.

The creation of human beings is mentioned in Surah Al-Hajj (22:5), which describes the stages of human creation. Surah Al-Hijr and Surah Hadid do not specifically focus on human creation in the same way. Therefore, option A is correct.

Based on authoritative Quranic sources and tafsir, Hazrat Ibrahim (A.S) is mentioned 20 times in Surah Al-Baqarah. This count is supported by Quran.com and other Islamic scholarly references, which indicate that the number 20 is the accurate count of his mentions in this Surah. Therefore, option D is correct.

Surah An-Naml (Chapter 27) uniquely contains two occurrences of the phrase 'Bismillah ir Rahman ir Raheem.' The first is at the beginning of the Surah, as is standard for most Surahs, and the second occurrence is embedded within verse 30. This second Bismillah is part of a royal letter from Prophet Solomon to the Queen of Sheba, starting with the phrase 'Indeed, it is from Solomon, and indeed, it reads: In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful.' This is the only Surah in the Quran with two Bismillahs, and the second one is specifically at ayah 30, making option C the correct answer.

The verse stating that the wives of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) are 'mothers of the believers' is found in Surah Al-Ahzab (33:6). This is a well-known verse in Islamic teachings.

Zulqarnain is mentioned in Surah Al Kahaf (Chapter 18) of the Holy Quran, specifically in verses 83-98. This Surah narrates the story of Zulqarnain and his travels.

The city of Makkah (Mecca) is explicitly mentioned in the Holy Quran, notably in verses referring to the sacred mosque and the place of pilgrimage. Other cities listed, such as Baghdad, Rome, and Tehran, are not mentioned in the Quran.

In Surah Al-Kahf, the story of the 'Ashaab al-Kahf' (the People of the Cave) mentions a dog that stayed with them during their long sleep. No other animals like cats, horses, or woodpeckers are mentioned in this context.

The term 'Al-Tawwal' (or 'Al-Tuwal') refers to the seven longest Surahs of the Holy Quran. These are the first seven lengthy chapters after Al-Fatiha: Surah Al-Baqarah, Al-Imran, An-Nisa, Al-Ma'idah, Al-An'am, Al-A'raf, and At-Tawbah. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Seven'.

Akhwand Azizullah is recognized as the first person to translate the Holy Quran into Sindhi, making option A correct. The other options are notable historical figures but are not credited with this translation.

The phrase "Muhammad is the messenger of Allah" is explicitly mentioned in Surah Muhammad (47:2). Therefore, option B is correct. Surah Al-Fath does not contain this exact statement.

There are three surahs in the Quran that start with a curse or a strong condemnation. These are Surah Al-Mutaffifin (83), which begins with 'Woe to those that deal in fraud'; Surah Al-Humazah (104), which starts with 'Woe to every slanderer and backbiter'; and Surah Al-Masad (111), which opens with a curse on the two who opposed Allah. The previous explanation incorrectly conflated the Muqatta'at (disjointed letters) with curses, which is not accurate. Hence, the correct answer is 3.

Surah Al-Baqara contains the detailed orders and rulings about Wudu (ablution), Ghusl (full ritual purification), and Tayammum (dry ablution). These purification rules are primarily found in verses 2:43, 2:183-187, and 2:222-225. Therefore, the correct answer is Al-Baqara.

Surah At-Tawba (Al-Toba) is the only surah 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 this phrase.

Surah Al-Naml contains the phrase 'Bismillah' twice: once at the beginning of the Surah and once within verse 30, where it appears in the letter of Prophet Solomon to the Queen of Sheba. This is unique among the Surahs of the Quran.

The name "Muhammad" is mentioned explicitly only once in the Holy Quran, in Surah Al-Imran (3:144). Other variations or references to the Prophet are present, but the exact name appears once.

Abdul Malik ibn Marwan is historically credited with introducing the system of dots (diacritical marks) in the Holy Quran to distinguish similar letters and aid in correct pronunciation. This innovation helped preserve the accurate recitation of the Quran.

Hazrat Abu al-Aswad al-Du’ali (RA) is credited with introducing the system of diacritical marks, including dots and circles, to the Quran to aid in correct pronunciation and recitation. This innovation was the first of its kind in Quranic script.