Surah Al-Hashr

1 What does “Al-Hashr” mean?
(a) The Gathering (b) The Victory
(c) The Light (d) None of these

2 How many verses are commonly counted in Surah Al-Hashr?
(a) 24 (b) 23
(c) 25 (d) None of these

3 Surah Al-Hashr is generally classified as:
(a) Madani (b) Makki
(c) Both equally (d) None of these

4 Which historical event is prominently associated with Surah Al-Hashr?
(a) Expulsion of Banu Nadir (b) Battle of Badr
(c) Battle of Uhud (d) None of these

5 Which Jewish tribe is specifically associated with the Surah’s historical context?
(a) Banu Nadir (b) Banu Qurayzah
(c) Banu Qaynuqa (d) None of these

6 What does the word “Hashr” refer to?
(a) Gathering (b) Migration
(c) Victory (d) None of these

7 Which verse discusses Allah’s decree concerning the expulsion of Banu Nadir?
(a) 59:2 (b) 59:7
(c) 59:18 (d) None of these

8 What lesson is emphasized through the expulsion of Banu Nadir?
(a) Reflection on consequences and Allah’s power
(b) Wealth accumulation
(c) Tribal superiority
(d) None of these

9 Which concept is emphasized in the phrase concerning Allah’s casting terror into hearts?
(a) Divine power and consequence (b) Human omnipotence
(c) Wealth
(d) None of these

10 What happened to the palm trees mentioned in the Surah?
(a) Some were cut or left standing by Allah’s permission
(b) All were permanently destroyed
(c) None were mentioned
(d) None of these

11 Which verse discusses the distribution of fay’?
(a) 59:7 (b) 59:2
(c) 59:18 (d) None of these

12 What is “fay’” in the context of the Surah?
(a) Property acquired without direct fighting in the conventional sense
(b) Zakat
(c) Inheritance
(d) None of these

13 Who is mentioned among the recipients of fay’ in 59:7?
(a) Allah, the Messenger, relatives, orphans, needy and travelers
(b) Kings only
(c) Soldiers only
(d) None of these

14 What principle is emphasized concerning wealth?
(a) It should not merely circulate among the rich
(b) It should belong exclusively to rulers
(c) It should never be distributed
(d) None of these

15 Which phrase is associated with wealth not being confined to the rich?
(a) “So that it does not merely circulate among the rich among you”
(b) “Wealth belongs only to rulers”
(c) “Charity is forbidden”
(d) None of these

16 Which group is praised for giving preference to others over themselves?
(a) Ansar (b) Quraysh
(c) Romans (d) None of these

17 Which quality is associated with the Ansar in 59:9?
(a) Preferring others over themselves
(b) Hoarding wealth
(c) Refusing hospitality
(d) None of these

18 Which Arabic concept is associated with preferring others over oneself?
(a) Ithar (b) Riba
(c) Ghibah (d) None of these

19 Which group is praised for loving those who migrated to them?
(a) Ansar (b) Hypocrites
(c) Romans (d) None of these

20 Which quality is associated with freedom from envy in 59:9?
(a) Generosity of heart (b) Greed
(c) Rivalry
(d) None of these

21 Which prayer is mentioned for believers who come after the earlier believers?
(a) Asking forgiveness for themselves and preceding believers
(b) Asking for wealth
(c) Asking for political authority
(d) None of these

22 Which group is described as saying “Our Lord, forgive us and our brothers who preceded us in faith”?
(a) Later believers (b) Hypocrites
(c) Banu Nadir
(d) None of these

23 Which moral quality is requested in relation to fellow believers?
(a) Removal of rancor from the heart
(b) Increased hatred
(c) Tribal rivalry
(d) None of these

24 Which verse warns believers to be mindful of what they send ahead for tomorrow?
(a) 59:18 (b) 59:7
(c) 59:9 (d) None of these

25 What does “tomorrow” in 59:18 refer to in the context?
(a) The Hereafter (b) The next morning
(c) A political event
(d) None of these

26 Which concept is central to 59:18?
(a) Self-accountability and preparation for the Hereafter
(b) Wealth accumulation
(c) Political power
(d) None of these

27 Which verse contains a powerful statement about the Quran being revealed upon a mountain?
(a) 59:21 (b) 59:18
(c) 59:24 (d) None of these

28 What would the mountain do if it could receive the Quran as described in 59:21?
(a) It would humble and split from fear of Allah
(b) It would become a city
(c) It would move toward Makkah
(d) None of these

29 Which concept does the mountain imagery emphasize?
(a) The greatness and weight of divine revelation
(b) The weakness of revelation
(c) The superiority of mountains over humans
(d) None of these

30 Which verses near the end of Al-Hashr mention numerous Names and Attributes of Allah?
(a) 59:22–24 (b) 59:7–9
(c) 59:18–20 (d) None of these

31 Which divine name means “The Most Merciful”?
(a) Ar-Rahman (b) Al-Mutakabbir
(c) Al-Bari’
(d) None of these

32 Which divine name means “The Creator”?
(a) Al-Khaliq (b) Al-Quddus
(c) Al-Musawwir (d) None of these

33 Which name means “The Originator/Producer”?
(a) Al-Bari’ (b) Al-Hakim
(c) Al-Ghafur (d) None of these

34 Which name means “The Fashioner”?
(a) Al-Musawwir (b) Al-Malik
(c) Al-Aziz (d) None of these

35 Which divine name appears in the closing verses and means “The Holy”?
(a) Al-Quddus (b) Al-Mu’min
(c) Al-Muhaymin (d) None of these

36 Which divine name means “The King”?
(a) Al-Malik (b) Al-Jabbar
(c) Al-Mutakabbir (d) None of these

37 Which divine name means “The Peace/Giver of Peace”?
(a) As-Salam (b) Al-Aziz
(c) Al-Khaliq (d) None of these

38 Which divine name means “The Bestower of Security/Faith”?
(a) Al-Mu’min (b) Al-Muhaymin
(c) Al-Bari’ (d) None of these

39 Which quality is emphasized by “Al-Hakim”?
(a) Wisdom (b) Wealth
(c) Power alone
(d) None of these

40 Which principle is illustrated by the distribution of fay’?
(a) Social responsibility and equitable circulation of resources
(b) Concentration of wealth
(c) Abolition of charity
(d) None of these

41 Which group is described as preferring the Muhajirun over themselves?
(a) Ansar (b) Banu Nadir
(c) Quraysh
(d) None of these

42 What does the Surah teach about envy?
(a) Believers should avoid destructive envy
(b) Envy is a virtue
(c) Envy is obligatory
(d) None of these

43 Which moral quality is demonstrated by the Ansar’s hospitality?
(a) Generosity (b) Greed
(c) Suspicion
(d) None of these

44 Which principle is emphasized by 59:18?
(a) Every person should consider what they have prepared for the Hereafter
(b) Only rulers are accountable
(c) Worldly wealth is permanent
(d) None of these

45 Which theme connects the historical narrative and the closing Names of Allah?
(a) Recognition of Allah’s power and guidance for human conduct
(b) Economic competition
(c) Tribal nationalism
(d) None of these

46 Which statement about Surah Al-Hashr is correct?
(a) It combines historical lessons, economic principles, social ethics and reflection on Allah’s Names
(b) It is exclusively about the Battle of Badr
(c) It contains only inheritance laws
(d) None of these

47 Which concept is central to the final verses?
(a) Knowing and remembering Allah through His Names and Attributes
(b) Military strategy
(c) Trade regulation
(d) None of these

48 What is the significance of the phrase “Allah knows what they put forth for tomorrow”?
(a) Human beings are accountable for their deeds
(b) Humans are free from accountability
(c) Only wealth matters
(d) None of these

49 Which broad social principle is reflected in 59:7?
(a) Wealth should not be concentrated exclusively among the rich
(b) Wealth should remain with rulers
(c) Charity should be abolished
(d) None of these

50 Which broad theme best summarizes Surah Al-Hashr?
(a) Divine power, accountability, social responsibility, generosity and remembrance of Allah
(b) Commercial competition
(c) Tribal superiority
(d) None of these

Answer Key

1 (a) The Gathering
2 (a) 24
3 (a) Madani
4 (a) Expulsion of Banu Nadir
5 (a) Banu Nadir
6 (a) Gathering
7 (a) 59:2
8 (a) Reflection on consequences and Allah’s power
9 (a) Divine power and consequence
10 (a) Some were cut or left standing by Allah’s permission
11 (a) 59:7
12 (a) Property acquired without direct fighting in the conventional sense
13 (a) Allah, the Messenger, relatives, orphans, needy and travelers
14 (a) It should not merely circulate among the rich
15 (a) “So that it does not merely circulate among the rich among you”
16 (a) Ansar
17 (a) Preferring others over themselves
18 (a) Ithar
19 (a) Ansar
20 (a) Generosity of heart
21 (a) Asking forgiveness for themselves and preceding believers
22 (a) Later believers
23 (a) Removal of rancor from the heart
24 (a) 59:18
25 (a) The Hereafter
26 (a) Self-accountability and preparation for the Hereafter
27 (a) 59:21
28 (a) It would humble and split from fear of Allah
29 (a) The greatness and weight of divine revelation
30 (a) 59:22–24
31 (a) Ar-Rahman
32 (a) Al-Khaliq
33 (a) Al-Bari’
34 (a) Al-Musawwir
35 (a) Al-Quddus
36 (a) Al-Malik
37 (a) As-Salam
38 (a) Al-Mu’min
39 (a) Wisdom
40 (a) Social responsibility and equitable circulation of resources
41 (a) Ansar
42 (a) Believers should avoid destructive envy
43 (a) Generosity
44 (a) Every person should consider what they have prepared for the Hereafter
45 (a) Recognition of Allah’s power and guidance for human conduct
46 (a) It combines historical lessons, economic principles, social ethics and reflection on Allah’s Names
47 (a) Knowing and remembering Allah through His Names and Attributes
48 (a) Human beings are accountable for their deeds
49 (a) Wealth should not be concentrated exclusively among the rich
50 (a) Divine power, accountability, social responsibility, generosity and remembrance of Allah