Quranic Studies

Surah An-Nas literally means "Mankind" in Arabic, as it refers to the people or humans. This is the correct meaning among the given options.

Surah Nuh (Chapter 71 of the Quran) mentions that Prophet Nuh's people worshipped two main idols, Wadd and Suwa', among others. The Quran specifically names these two idols in verses 23 and 24, making '2' the correct answer.

Surah Al-Falaq literally means "The Daybreak" or "The Dawn," referring to the early morning light. This is the accepted and accurate translation of the surah's name.

Surah Ar-Rahman is often referred to as Zeenat-e-Quran (the ornament of the Quran) due to its beautiful and poetic verses highlighting the blessings of Allah. This title is widely recognized in Islamic studies.

Verse 282 of Surah Al-Baqarah is the longest verse in the Quran, detailing rules about contracts and debt. It is well-known as Ayat al-Dayn (the Verse of Debt).

The first known Latin translation of the Quran was completed in 1143 or 1145 by Robert of Ketton under the commission of Peter the Venerable. Most historical sources cite 1145 as the year of completion, making option B the most accurate.

Alm Nashrah (Al-Inshirah) means 'Expansion' or 'Relief' in Arabic, referring to the opening or expansion of the chest, symbolizing ease after hardship. Therefore, option C 'Expansion' is the correct meaning.

The 45th surah of the Quran is indeed 'Al-Jathiya,' which translates to 'The Crouching' or 'Upon their knees,' referring to the imagery used in the surah. Therefore, option B is correct.

Surah Al-Fatiha is known as the preface or opening chapter of the Holy Quran because it introduces the themes of the Quran and is recited in every unit of Muslim prayers.

Surah Al-Dahr is another name for Surah Al-Insan, which means 'The Human'. It is commonly referred to as Surah-tul-Insan, making option A correct.

The phrase “Fabi ayyi ala i rabbikuma tukazziban” is repeated 31 times in Surah Ar-Rahman according to multiple Islamic scholarly sources and Quranic studies. This repetition is a distinctive feature of the Surah, emphasizing the rhetorical question about which of the favors of the Lord will be denied. Therefore, the correct answer is option D, 31 times.

Surah An-Nahl in the Quran translates to "The Bee" or "The Honey Bee" in English, making option A the correct meaning of Surah Nahl.

Surah Al-Ahzab (The Confederates) contains several verses that specifically mention and emphasize the status and respect due to the Ahle Bayt (the family of the Prophet Muhammad), making it the correct answer.

The law of inheritance is explicitly mentioned in Surah An-Nisa (Chapter 4) of the Quran, which outlines detailed shares for heirs. This makes option A the correct answer.

Surah Yaseen is commonly referred to as the 'Bride of the Qur’an' due to its significance and virtues mentioned in Islamic tradition. Therefore, option A is correct.

The Sura named after a metal in the Quran is 'Al-Hadid', which means 'The Iron'. This makes option B the correct answer.

Surah Al-Rahman is commonly known as Surah-e-Shukr because it repeatedly mentions the blessings of Allah and encourages gratitude (shukr) towards Him. The other options do not have this association.

Surah Yaseen is traditionally known as the 'heart of the Holy Qur’an' due to its comprehensive message and spiritual significance, making option B correct.

Surah Al-Fath (The Victory) is associated with the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah, a significant peaceful event following a conflict, often linked to the concept of a 'holy war' or jihad in Islamic history. The other Surahs listed do not directly refer to a 'holy war' by name.

The last two surahs of the Holy Qur’an are Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas, which are the 113th and 114th chapters respectively. These are commonly known as the last two chapters and are often recited together for protection.

Surah Al-Mumtahina (Surah 60) contains 13 verses, so the correct answer is D, not B. Therefore, the correct answer should be D (13).

Tafseer Ahsan-ul-Bayan is a well-known Quranic exegesis written by Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf, making option C the correct answer.

As of recent data, the Holy Quran has been translated into approximately 113 languages. Option C (113) is the closest and most accurate choice. Option D (114) corresponds to the number of chapters (Surahs) in the Quran, not the number of translations.

Surah Al-Imran contains 20 rukū‘ (sections). Rukū‘ are divisions of the Quran used to organize recitation and help in completing recitation in prayers, especially in Taraweeh during Ramadan.

In Surah As-Saff (61:6), Prophet Isa (AS) gives glad tidings of a messenger to come after him whose name will be 'Ahmad', which is another name of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). This is the only place in the Quran where the name Ahmad is mentioned explicitly.