Islamic Studies MCQs
Major Hadith Collections 1 Which six collections are commonly known as Kutub al-Sittah in Sunni Hadith scholarship? (a) Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Sunan Abu Dawood, Jami al-Tirmidhi, Sunan al-Nasa’i, and Sunan Ibn Majah (b) Al-Muwatta, Musnad Ahmad, Sahih Muslim, Tafsir Ibn Kathir, Sunan Abu Dawood, and Sahih Bukhari (c) Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Al-Muwatta, Musnad…
Hadith and Sunnah 1 What is the basic linguistic meaning of Sunnah? (a) Way, path, or established practice (b) Book (c) Law court (d) None of these 2 In Islamic terminology, Sunnah generally refers to: (a) Every historical event in Arabia (b) The normative way and practice of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (c) Only Quranic verses…
Introduction to Hadith 1 What is the basic linguistic meaning of the Arabic word Hadith? (a) Law (b) Worship (c) Charity (d) Report or narration 2 In Islamic terminology, Hadith primarily refers to reports concerning: (a) The statements, actions, approvals, and descriptions of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (b) Only the verses of the Quran (c) Only…
Surah Al-Ikhlas 1 What does the word “Ikhlas” generally mean? (a) Victory (b) Sincerity/Purity (c) Migration (d) None of these 2 How many verses are in Surah Al-Ikhlas? (a) 3 (b) 5 (c) 4 (d) None of these 3 Surah Al-Ikhlas is generally classified as: (a) Makki (b) Madani (c) Both Makki and Madani (d)…
Surah Al-Falaq 1 What does “Al-Falaq” mean? (a) The People (b) The Daybreak (c) The Night (d) None of these 2 How many verses are in Surah Al-Falaq? (a) 5 (b) 6 (c) 4 (d) None of these 3 Surah Al-Falaq is generally classified as: (a) Makki (b) Madani (c) Both equally (d) None of…
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…
Selected Quranic Verses on Tawhid 1 What is the basic meaning of Tawhid? (a) Belief in angels (b) Affirmation of Allah’s absolute oneness (c) Pilgrimage (d) None of these 2 Which Surah is particularly famous for its concise statement of Tawhid? (a) Al-Ikhlas (b) Al-Masad (c) Al-Kawthar (d) None of these 3 Which verse states,…
Selected Quranic Verses on Human Rights 1 Which fundamental principle of human dignity is emphasized in the Quran? (a) All humans possess inherent dignity (b) Only wealthy people possess dignity (c) Only rulers possess dignity (d) None of these 2 Which verse states that Allah has honored the children of Adam? (a) 17:70 (b) 17:71…
Surah Al-Maidah 1 What does “Al-Maidah” mean? (a) The Table Spread (b) The Victory (c) The Cave (d) None of these 2 How many verses are commonly counted in Surah Al-Maidah? (a) 118 (b) 120 (c) 121 (d) None of these 3 Surah Al-Maidah is generally classified as: (a) Makki (b) Madani (c) Both equally…
Surah Al-Anfal 1 What does “Al-Anfal” mean? (a) The Spoils of War (b) The Victory (c) The Battle (d) None of these 2 How many verses are commonly counted in Surah Al-Anfal? (a) 75 (b) 76 (c) 74 (d) None of these 3 Surah Al-Anfal is generally classified as: (a) Madani (b) Makki (c) Both…
Surah At-Tawbah 1 What does “At-Tawbah” mean? (a) Repentance (b) Victory (c) Light (d) None of these 2 Which other well-known name is associated with Surah At-Tawbah? (a) Bara’ah (b) Al-Mulk (c) Al-Haqq (d) None of these 3 How many verses are commonly counted in Surah At-Tawbah? (a) 129 (b) 128 (c) 130 (d) None…
Surah Al-Hujurat 1 What does “Al-Hujurat” mean? (a) The Rooms (b) The Gardens (c) The Houses of Worship (d) None of these 2 How many verses are commonly counted in Surah Al-Hujurat? (a) 18 (b) 17 (c) 20 (d) None of these 3 Surah Al-Hujurat is generally classified as: (a) Madani (b) Makki (c) Both…
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)…
Surah Al-Fatihah 1 What does the word “Al-Fatihah” mean? (a) The Opening (b) The Victory (c) The Light (d) None of these 2 How many verses are commonly counted in Surah Al-Fatihah? (a) 5 (b) 7 (c) 9 (d) None of these 3 What is another well-known name of Surah Al-Fatihah meaning “The Mother of…
Surah Al-Baqarah 1 What does “Al-Baqarah” mean? (a) The Cow (b) The Light (c) The Table (d) None of these 2 Which Surah is the longest Surah of the Quran? (a) An-Nisa (b) Al-Baqarah (c) Aal-e-Imran (d) None of these 3 How many verses are commonly numbered in Surah Al-Baqarah? (a) 286 (b) 285 (c)…
Ayat al-Kursi 1 Ayat al-Kursi is found in which Surah? (a) Al-Baqarah (b) Aal-e-Imran (c) An-Nisa (d) None of these 2 What is the verse number of Ayat al-Kursi? (a) 254 (b) 255 (c) 256 (d) None of these 3 What does “Ayat al-Kursi” literally mean? (a) Verse of the Throne (b) Verse of Light…
Surah Aal-e-Imran 1 What does “Aal-e-Imran” mean? (a) The Family of Imran (b) The People of Makkah (c) The Family of Ibrahim only (d) None of these 2 How many verses are commonly counted in Surah Aal-e-Imran? (a) 200 (b) 199 (c) 201 (d) None of these 3 Which Surah follows Al-Baqarah in the Mushaf?…
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…
Structure of the Quran 1 What is the Arabic term commonly used for a chapter of the Quran? (a) Ayah (b) Surah (c) Juz (d) None of these 2 What is an individual verse of the Quran commonly called? (a) Hizb (b) Ruku (c) Ayah (d) None of these 3 How many Surahs are there…
Major Themes of the Quran 1 Which concept is at the heart of the Quranic message? (a) Tawhid (b) Tribalism (c) Materialism (d) None of these 2 Tawhid refers primarily to: (a) Political authority (b) Oneness of Allah (c) Social organization (d) None of these 3 Which major Quranic theme concerns accountability after death? (a)…