Qur’an Basics
What is the longest surah in the Qur’an?
Surah Al-Baqarah
How many verses are in Surah Al-Fatihah?
6 or 7 verses
Why were the Iqra books created?
To teach people how to read the Qur’an step-by-step.
What is the name of the angel who brought the Qur’an to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ?
Jibreel (عليه السلام)
Which surah does not begin with Bismillah?
Surah At-Tawbah
What does the word “Al-Fatihah” mean?
The Opening
Where is the person who created the Iqra books from?
Indonesia
Which night is better than a thousand months?
Laylat al-Qadr
What is the greatest verse in the Qur’an?
Ayat al-Kursi (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:255)
Question: What are the two qualities of Allah mentioned in the beginning of Surah Al-Fatihah?
Ar-Rahman (The Most Merciful) and Ar-Rahim (The Especially Merciful)
What is a madd?
Stretching or prolonging a vowel sound during Qur’an recitation.
Which prophet was swallowed by a whale?
Yunus (عليه السلام)
Which surah is recommended to recite every Friday?
Surah Al-Kahf
How many times do Muslims recite Surah Al-Fatihah in the daily prayers at minimum?
At least 17 times (in the five daily prayers)
Which three letters are the madd letters?
ا (Alif), و (Wāw), ي (Yā)
Which prophet built the Kaʿbah with his son. (Name both names)
Ibrahim and Ismail (عليه السلام)
Which prophet is mentioned the most in the Qur’an?
Musa (عليه السلام)
Why is Surah Al-Fatihah called “The Mother of the Qur’an”?
Because it summarizes the main themes of the Qur’an: worshipping Allah, seeking His guidance and following the straight path.
In the word يَجْعَل, which letter has qalqalah?
ج (Jīm)
Which prophet was given the miracle of speaking while still an infant?
Prophet Isa عليه السلام