Surah An-Nas

1 What does “An-Nas” mean?
(a) The Dawn (b) The People/Mankind
(c) The Sincerity (d) None of these

2 How many verses are in Surah An-Nas?
(a) 5 (b) 7
(c) 6 (d) None of these

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

4 What is the number of Surah An-Nas?
(a) 113 (b) 112
(c) 114 (d) None of these

5 Which phrase begins Surah An-Nas?
(a) Qul A’udhu bi Rabbin-Nas
(b) Qul Huwa Allahu Ahad
(c) Qul A’udhu bi Rabbil-Falaq
(d) None of these

6 In whom does the believer seek refuge?
(a) The Lord of mankind (b) The angels
(c) The prophets
(d) None of these

7 Which three divine descriptions occur together near the beginning?
(a) Lord, King and God of mankind
(b) Creator, Prophet and Judge
(c) King, Prophet and Messenger
(d) None of these

8 Which Arabic word means “King”?
(a) Ilah (b) Malik
(c) Rabb (d) None of these

9 Which Arabic word means “God/Deity”?
(a) Ilah (b) Malik
(c) Nas (d) None of these

10 What is the main subject of Surah An-Nas?
(a) Seeking refuge from the whisperer
(b) Rules of inheritance
(c) Rules of Hajj
(d) None of these

11 What does “Al-Waswas Al-Khannas” refer to?
(a) The whisperer who withdraws
(b) The truthful believer
(c) The charitable person
(d) None of these

12 Where does the whisperer cast suggestions?
(a) In the hearts/chests of people
(b) In the mountains
(c) In the oceans
(d) None of these

13 Who is specifically mentioned as being among those who whisper?
(a) Jinn and humans (b) Angels only
(c) Prophets only (d) None of these

14 What is the Arabic word for “whisperer”?
(a) Waswas (b) Falaq
(c) Samad (d) None of these

15 What does “Khannas” indicate?
(a) One who withdraws or retreats
(b) One who gives charity
(c) One who migrates
(d) None of these

16 Which part of human existence is associated with whispering?
(a) Hearts/chests (b) Hands
(c) Feet (d) None of these

17 What does Surah An-Nas teach about harmful thoughts?
(a) Seek refuge in Allah from the whisperer’s influence
(b) Accept every whisper
(c) Worship the whisperer
(d) None of these

18 Which divine title appears first?
(a) Rabb (b) Malik
(c) Ilah
(d) None of these

19 Which divine title appears second?
(a) Malik (b) Rabb
(c) Nas
(d) None of these

20 Which divine title appears third?
(a) Ilah (b) Malik
(c) Rabb
(d) None of these

21 What is the meaning of “Rabbin-Nas”?
(a) Lord of mankind (b) King of mankind
(c) God of mankind
(d) None of these

22 What is the meaning of “Malikin-Nas”?
(a) King of mankind (b) Lord of mankind
(c) Creator of mankind
(d) None of these

23 What is the meaning of “Ilahin-Nas”?
(a) God of mankind (b) King of mankind
(c) Lord of mankind
(d) None of these

24 Which Surah immediately precedes An-Nas?
(a) Al-Falaq (b) Al-Ikhlas
(c) Al-Masad (d) None of these

25 Which Surah immediately follows An-Nas in the standard Quranic order?
(a) None, because it is the final Surah
(b) Al-Falaq
(c) Al-Ikhlas
(d) None of these

26 What number is An-Nas?
(a) 114th (b) 113th
(c) 112th (d) None of these

27 What broad category do Al-Falaq and An-Nas belong to?
(a) Mu’awwidhat (b) Hawamim
(c) Musabbihat (d) None of these

28 What type of danger is especially addressed in An-Nas?
(a) Spiritual and psychological whispering
(b) Agricultural drought
(c) Maritime travel
(d) None of these

29 Which two groups are mentioned as sources of whispering?
(a) Jinn and humans (b) Angels and prophets
(c) Scholars and merchants (d) None of these

30 What does the believer seek protection from?
(a) The evil of the whisperer
(b) Wealth
(c) Poverty
(d) None of these

31 Which concept does the repeated reference to mankind emphasize?
(a) Allah’s relationship with all humanity
(b) Tribal superiority
(c) National identity
(d) None of these

32 Which concept is demonstrated by mentioning Allah as Lord, King and God?
(a) His comprehensive authority
(b) His dependence on mankind
(c) Human sovereignty over Allah
(d) None of these

33 Which form of evil is specifically internal rather than physical?
(a) Whispering into hearts
(b) Physical warfare
(c) Economic loss
(d) None of these

34 Which statement about the whisperer is correct?
(a) The whisperer withdraws when Allah is remembered
(b) The whisperer is a prophet
(c) The whisperer is always visible
(d) None of these

35 Which concept is central to seeking refuge?
(a) Isti’adhah (b) Zakat
(c) Hijrah (d) None of these

36 Which Surah is paired with An-Nas in common protective recitation?
(a) Al-Falaq (b) Al-Baqarah
(c) Al-Maidah (d) None of these

37 Which of the following is NOT a title used for Allah in An-Nas?
(a) Rabb (b) Malik
(c) Ilah (d) Al-Masih

38 What does An-Nas teach about the source of ultimate protection?
(a) Allah (b) Human power
(c) Wealth
(d) None of these

39 What does “Nas” mean?
(a) People (b) Angels
(c) Prophets
(d) None of these

40 Which verse mentions the whisperer withdrawing?
(a) The fourth verse (b) The first verse
(c) The sixth verse
(d) None of these

41 Which verse mentions jinn and mankind?
(a) The sixth verse (b) The second verse
(c) The third verse
(d) None of these

42 What is the Surah’s central spiritual response to temptation?
(a) Seeking refuge in Allah
(b) Seeking revenge
(c) Seeking wealth
(d) None of these

43 Which quality of Allah is relevant to His being “Rabb”?
(a) Lordship and nurturing authority
(b) Human weakness
(c) Material wealth
(d) None of these

44 Which quality is represented by “Malik”?
(a) Kingship/sovereignty (b) Prophethood
(c) Human equality
(d) None of these

45 Which quality is represented by “Ilah”?
(a) Being worthy of worship
(b) Being a human ruler
(c) Being a prophet
(d) None of these

46 Which statement is correct?
(a) An-Nas contains six verses
(b) An-Nas contains four verses
(c) An-Nas contains eight verses
(d) None of these

47 Which concept is emphasized by the final verse?
(a) Evil can arise from jinn and humans
(b) Only animals cause harm
(c) Only natural disasters cause harm
(d) None of these

48 Which broad lesson is derived from An-Nas?
(a) Seek Allah’s protection from internal and external spiritual influences
(b) Depend entirely on human power
(c) Ignore temptation
(d) None of these

49 Which doctrine is reinforced by calling Allah Lord, King and God of mankind?
(a) Tawhid (b) Shirk
(c) Tribalism
(d) None of these

50 Which statement best summarizes Surah An-Nas?
(a) It is a supplication seeking Allah’s protection from the whispering influence of jinn and humans
(b) It is a chapter about inheritance
(c) It is a chapter about pilgrimage
(d) None of these

Answer Key

1 (b) The People/Mankind
2 (c) 6
3 (a) Makki
4 (c) 114
5 (a) Qul A’udhu bi Rabbin-Nas
6 (a) The Lord of mankind
7 (a) Lord, King and God of mankind
8 (b) Malik
9 (a) Ilah
10 (a) Seeking refuge from the whisperer
11 (a) The whisperer who withdraws
12 (a) In the hearts/chests of people
13 (a) Jinn and humans
14 (a) Waswas
15 (a) One who withdraws or retreats
16 (a) Hearts/chests
17 (a) Seek refuge in Allah from the whisperer’s influence
18 (a) Rabb
19 (a) Malik
20 (a) Ilah
21 (a) Lord of mankind
22 (a) King of mankind
23 (a) God of mankind
24 (a) Al-Falaq
25 (a) None, because it is the final Surah
26 (a) 114th
27 (a) Mu’awwidhat
28 (a) Spiritual and psychological whispering
29 (a) Jinn and humans
30 (a) The evil of the whisperer
31 (a) Allah’s relationship with all humanity
32 (a) His comprehensive authority
33 (a) Whispering into hearts
34 (a) The whisperer withdraws when Allah is remembered
35 (a) Isti’adhah
36 (a) Al-Falaq
37 (d) Al-Masih
38 (a) Allah
39 (a) People
40 (a) The fourth verse
41 (a) The sixth verse
42 (a) Seeking refuge in Allah
43 (a) Lordship and nurturing authority
44 (a) Kingship/sovereignty
45 (a) Being worthy of worship
46 (a) An-Nas contains six verses
47 (a) Evil can arise from jinn and humans
48 (a) Seek Allah’s protection from internal and external spiritual influences
49 (a) Tawhid
50 (a) It is a supplication seeking Allah’s protection from the whispering influence of jinn and humans