Surah An-Nisa

1 What does “An-Nisa” mean?
(a) The Women (b) The Families
(c) The Believers (d) None of these

2 How many verses are commonly counted in Surah An-Nisa?
(a) 176 (b) 175
(c) 177 (d) None of these

3 Surah An-Nisa is generally classified as:
(a) Madani (b) Makki
(c) Both equally in every verse (d) None of these

4 Which subject is especially prominent in Surah An-Nisa?
(a) Family and social rights (b) Astronomy
(c) Agricultural science (d) None of these

5 Which vulnerable group receives particular attention in An-Nisa?
(a) Orphans (b) Merchants
(c) Soldiers only (d) None of these

6 What does An-Nisa emphasize concerning orphan property?
(a) It must be protected and properly managed
(b) It may be freely consumed
(c) It belongs to the guardian
(d) None of these

7 Which subject is discussed in detail in An-Nisa?
(a) Inheritance (b) Astronomy
(c) Oceanography (d) None of these

8 Which relationship is discussed in the opening verse of An-Nisa?
(a) Human relationship and common origin
(b) Trade between nations
(c) Relations between empires
(d) None of these

9 According to the opening of An-Nisa, humanity was created from:
(a) A single soul (b) Different unrelated origins
(c) Angels (d) None of these

10 Which family relationship is strongly emphasized?
(a) Rights of relatives (b) Political rivalry
(c) Commercial competition
(d) None of these

11 Which institution is addressed in An-Nisa in relation to marriage?
(a) Family and marriage (b) Banking
(c) Agriculture (d) None of these

12 What does An-Nisa teach about dowry?
(a) It should be given to women as a marital gift
(b) It belongs automatically to the guardian
(c) It is prohibited
(d) None of these

13 Which concept is associated with fair treatment of wives?
(a) Justice (b) Exploitation
(c) Neglect (d) None of these

14 Which verse discusses the issue of marrying more than one wife with the condition of justice?
(a) 4:3 (b) 4:36
(c) 4:58 (d) None of these

15 What condition is emphasized in 4:3 concerning multiple marriages?
(a) Justice (b) Wealth
(c) Political rank (d) None of these

16 What does the Surah say if a person fears being unable to deal justly?
(a) Then one should marry only one
(b) Then one must marry four
(c) Then marriage is prohibited
(d) None of these

17 Which verse is commonly associated with returning trusts to their rightful owners?
(a) 4:58 (b) 4:36
(c) 4:135 (d) None of these

18 What two principles are strongly associated with 4:58?
(a) Trusts and judgment with justice
(b) Trade and pilgrimage
(c) Fasting and inheritance
(d) None of these

19 Which verse is famous for commanding justice even against oneself and relatives?
(a) 4:135 (b) 4:58
(c) 4:36 (d) None of these

20 What does 4:135 emphasize?
(a) Standing firmly for justice (b) Favoring relatives
(c) Favoring wealthy people (d) None of these

21 Which social group is mentioned among those deserving kindness in 4:36?
(a) Neighbors (b) Kings only
(c) Merchants only (d) None of these

22 Which of the following is mentioned in 4:36?
(a) Parents, relatives, orphans and neighbors
(b) Only rulers
(c) Only soldiers
(d) None of these

23 What does the Surah emphasize concerning inheritance?
(a) Prescribed shares for eligible heirs
(b) Wealth should always go to the eldest son
(c) Inheritance is left entirely to custom
(d) None of these

24 Which type of inheritance is addressed in An-Nisa?
(a) Inheritance of family members
(b) Inheritance of kingdoms only
(c) Inheritance of political offices
(d) None of these

25 Which group is explicitly protected through inheritance rules?
(a) Women and other eligible heirs
(b) Only male rulers
(c) Only wealthy merchants
(d) None of these

26 Which moral principle is central to the treatment of orphan property?
(a) Trustworthiness (b) Exploitation
(c) Concealment (d) None of these

27 Which verse warns against consuming the wealth of orphans unjustly?
(a) 4:10 (b) 4:3
(c) 4:36 (d) None of these

28 What does 4:10 warn about consuming orphan property?
(a) It is a grave wrongdoing (b) It is encouraged
(c) It is obligatory
(d) None of these

29 Which subject is addressed in connection with contracts and trusts?
(a) Amanah (b) Hasad
(c) Ghibah (d) None of these

30 Which concept is important in relations between people according to An-Nisa?
(a) Justice (b) Tribal superiority
(c) Economic exploitation (d) None of these

31 Which verse discusses obedience to Allah, the Messenger and those entrusted with authority?
(a) 4:59 (b) 4:58
(c) 4:135 (d) None of these

32 What principle follows the command to obey those in authority in 4:59?
(a) Refer disputes back to Allah and the Messenger
(b) Follow every ruler without qualification
(c) Ignore revelation
(d) None of these

33 Which concept is emphasized concerning disputes?
(a) Reference to Allah and the Messenger
(b) Wealth determines the verdict
(c) Tribal elders have absolute authority
(d) None of these

34 Which verse is associated with the famous instruction to convey trusts and judge with justice?
(a) 4:58 (b) 4:59
(c) 4:135 (d) None of these

35 Which group is specifically mentioned in An-Nisa in relation to social protection?
(a) Orphans (b) Sailors only
(c) Kings only (d) None of these

36 Which principle is violated by consuming another person’s property unjustly?
(a) Justice (b) Brotherhood
(c) Patience (d) None of these

37 Which economic principle appears in An-Nisa?
(a) Prohibition of unjust consumption of wealth
(b) Encouragement of fraud
(c) Wealth belongs only to rulers
(d) None of these

38 Which subject involving women is discussed in An-Nisa?
(a) Marriage, inheritance and rights (b) Astronomy
(c) Navigation (d) None of these

39 Which concept is associated with marital responsibilities?
(a) Fairness and good treatment (b) Exploitation
(c) Neglect
(d) None of these

40 What does An-Nisa teach about family relationships?
(a) They involve rights and responsibilities
(b) They have no moral significance
(c) They are based only on wealth
(d) None of these

41 Which verse is associated with the statement that Allah does not forgive association with Him if one dies upon it, while He may forgive other sins?
(a) 4:48 (b) 4:58
(c) 4:135 (d) None of these

42 Which concept is central to 4:48?
(a) Tawhid and the seriousness of shirk
(b) Inheritance
(c) Marriage
(d) None of these

43 Which verse is associated with justice in testimony?
(a) 4:135 (b) 4:36
(c) 4:3 (d) None of these

44 Which principle applies regardless of personal interest?
(a) Justice (b) Favoritism
(c) Nepotism
(d) None of these

45 What does An-Nisa teach regarding women in relation to property?
(a) Women have recognized property and inheritance rights
(b) Women cannot own property
(c) All property automatically belongs to male relatives
(d) None of these

46 Which subject connects An-Nisa with broader Quranic social justice?
(a) Protection of vulnerable people
(b) Tribal privilege
(c) Wealth concentration
(d) None of these

47 Which group is repeatedly protected from exploitation in An-Nisa?
(a) Orphans (b) Rulers
(c) Merchants
(d) None of these

48 Which concept best describes the social message of An-Nisa?
(a) Justice, family responsibility and protection of rights
(b) Military conquest only
(c) Commercial competition only
(d) None of these

49 Which statement about Surah An-Nisa is correct?
(a) It contains extensive guidance on family, inheritance, justice and social responsibilities
(b) It deals only with warfare
(c) It contains only stories of prophets
(d) None of these

50 Which broad Quranic principle is particularly prominent throughout An-Nisa?
(a) Justice and protection of rights
(b) Wealth as the measure of status
(c) Tribal superiority
(d) None of these

Answer Key

1 (a) The Women
2 (a) 176
3 (a) Madani
4 (a) Family and social rights
5 (a) Orphans
6 (a) It must be protected and properly managed
7 (a) Inheritance
8 (a) Human relationship and common origin
9 (a) A single soul
10 (a) Rights of relatives
11 (a) Family and marriage
12 (a) It should be given to women as a marital gift
13 (a) Justice
14 (a) 4:3
15 (a) Justice
16 (a) Then one should marry only one
17 (a) 4:58
18 (a) Trusts and judgment with justice
19 (a) 4:135
20 (a) Standing firmly for justice
21 (a) Neighbors
22 (a) Parents, relatives, orphans and neighbors
23 (a) Prescribed shares for eligible heirs
24 (a) Inheritance of family members
25 (a) Women and other eligible heirs
26 (a) Trustworthiness
27 (a) 4:10
28 (a) It is a grave wrongdoing
29 (a) Amanah
30 (a) Justice
31 (a) 4:59
32 (a) Refer disputes back to Allah and the Messenger
33 (a) Reference to Allah and the Messenger
34 (a) 4:58
35 (a) Orphans
36 (a) Justice
37 (a) Prohibition of unjust consumption of wealth
38 (a) Marriage, inheritance and rights
39 (a) Fairness and good treatment
40 (a) They involve rights and responsibilities
41 (a) 4:48
42 (a) Tawhid and the seriousness of shirk
43 (a) 4:135
44 (a) Justice
45 (a) Women have recognized property and inheritance rights
46 (a) Protection of vulnerable people
47 (a) Orphans
48 (a) Justice, family responsibility and protection of rights
49 (a) It contains extensive guidance on family, inheritance, justice and social responsibilities
50 (a) Justice and protection of rights