100-Question Islamic Trivia Quiz (2)

[D] Surah Ar-Rahman | Called "Aroos ul-Quran" for its beautiful rhythmic verses describing Allah's countless blessings. Its refrain "Which of your Lord's favors will you deny?" appears 31 times like a poetic heartbeat.

[A] Forty years old | Muhammad received his first revelation at 40 in Cave Hira. This age marked perfect maturity in Arabian culture—when wisdom meets spiritual readiness for prophethood's heavy responsibility.

[B] Surah Yaseen (chapter-36) | The Prophet called Yaseen the Quran's heart. Recited for the dying and in times of need, it encompasses Islam's core messages about resurrection, prophethood, and divine signs.

[D] Ashab us-Suffah | These companions lived in the mosque's courtyard, dedicating their lives to learning and preserving Islam. Think of them as history's first Islamic university students, minus the student loans.

[A] 114 chapters | The Quran contains exactly 114 chapters, from Al-Fatihah's seven verses to An-Nas's six. Memorizing this number is Islamic Education 101—no exceptions allowed.

[C] Surah Al-Baqarah (chapter-2) | At 286 verses, Al-Baqarah is the Quran's heavyweight champion. It covers everything from creation to commerce, making it the Swiss Army knife of Islamic guidance.

[D] A Momin | The Quran aims to create true believers (Momin) who balance faith with righteous action. It's not about isolation or extremism, but achieving spiritual excellence while living normally.

[C] 540 paragraphs | The Quran divides into 540 rukoos for recitation management. These paragraph breaks help readers pace themselves during prayer—basically ancient chapter markers for spiritual reading.

[A] Surah Al-Ikhlas | Just four verses about Allah's absolute oneness equal one-third of the Quran's reward. It's the ultimate spiritual efficiency—maximum reward for minimum recitation time.

[B] 43 Hijri | Arabic script originally lacked vowel marks, relying on native speakers' knowledge. As Islam spread to non-Arabs, vowels were added to preserve pronunciation—history's most important grammar update.

[D] Merchant and shepherd | Muhammad herded sheep in youth and later managed Khadijah's trading caravans. These jobs taught him patience, honesty, and people skills—perfect prophet training, apparently.

[A] Surah al-Naml | An-Naml features Bismillah at its start and again in Solomon's letter to the Queen of Sheba. It's the only surah with this double blessing—divine emphasis on diplomatic correspondence.

[C] 30 | The Quran splits into 30 equal parts for monthly completion. One juz per day during Ramadan means you'll finish exactly when Eid arrives—divine scheduling at its finest.

[B] Allah Himself | Allah promises in Surah Al-Hijr to preserve the Quran personally. No human errors or historical accidents can corrupt it—it's got divine copyright protection forever.

[B] Showing off | Showing off (riya) is minor shirk—wrong but not faith-breaking. Major shirk involves actual worship of others besides Allah. It's the difference between bad manners and spiritual treason.

[A] 86 chapters | Meccan surahs focus on faith fundamentals and afterlife warnings. These 86 chapters came when Muslims were minorities needing spiritual strength more than legal frameworks.

[D] Bilal (pbuh) | Bilal's powerful voice calling believers to prayer became Islam's soundtrack. An Ethiopian former slave chosen for this honor proved Islam's radical equality from day one.

[C] Moulana Shah Rafiuddin Muhaddis Dehlavi | Shah Rafiuddin's 1776 translation opened the Quran to millions of Urdu speakers. His work democratized divine guidance for the Indian subcontinent's Muslim masses.

[B] 2698 | Allah's name appears 2,698 times throughout the Quran. Some scholars find mystical significance in this number, but mainly it shows how central Allah is to every Islamic teaching.

[C] 28 | Medinan surahs deal with law, society, and state-building. These 28 chapters transformed a religious movement into a functioning civilization with comprehensive life guidance.

[D] Muhammad; Jesus; Moses; Noah; Abraham | These five faced the toughest trials and brought major scriptures or laws. They're prophethood's elite squad—the ones who changed human history most dramatically.

[A] Alcohol | The Quran calls alcohol "the mother of all evils" because it impairs judgment, leading to countless other sins. It's the gateway drug to spiritual and social destruction.

[D] The Quran and the Hadith | The Quran provides divine law while Hadith shows practical application through Muhammad's example. Together they form Islam's complete guidance system—theory plus practice perfectly combined.

[B] Zayd ibn Haarith (r) | Zayd appears in Surah 33:37 regarding his divorce. Allah mentioned him by name to establish adoption laws—the only companion getting this unique Quranic shoutout.

[A] Forearms | Seven body parts touch the ground in prostration, but forearms stay elevated. This position demonstrates complete submission while maintaining the proper prayer form that distinguishes humans from animals.

[C] 700 times | Prayer gets mentioned 700 times, emphasizing its central importance. If repetition shows priority, then salah is clearly Islam's most essential practice after believing in Allah.

[D] Mecca | Born in Mecca's Year of the Elephant (570 CE), Muhammad's birthplace became Islam's holiest city. Every Muslim faces it five times daily—hometown advantage taken to cosmic levels.

[B] Bakkah and Baladul Ameen | Bakkah means "the place of gathering crowds" while Baladul Ameen means "the secure city." These names highlight Mecca's role as humanity's spiritual meeting point and sanctuary.

[C] Jinn | Iblees (Satan) was a jinn elevated among angels before his pride-fueled fall. Made from fire, not light, explaining his ability to disobey—angels can't rebel, but jinn certainly can.

[A] Israfeel (as) | Israfeel waits with the trumpet at his lips, ready for Allah's command. His blast will end existence, then resurrect it—the ultimate sound system for cosmic events.