Basic Quran Knowledge

Revelation and Compilation
Special facts
Tajweed & Recitation
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What is the first surah in the Qur’an?

Surah Al-Fātiḥah

100

What is the book that Allah revealed to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ?

The Holy Qur’an

100

In which night was the Qur’an revealed all at once to the lowest heaven?

Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Decree)

100

What does Tajwīd mean?

Reading the Qur’an correctly without mistakes

200

What is the last surah in the Qur’an?

Surah An-Nās

200

On whom was the Qur’an revealed?

Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

200

In which month was the Qur’an revealed?

Ramadan

200

Why do we learn Tajwīd?

To pronounce words properly and recite as the Prophet ﷺ did

300

In which surah is Āyat al-Kursī found?

Surah Al-Baqarah

300

Who revealed the Qur’an?

Allah Almighty

300

How many years did the Qur’an take to be revealed?

23 years

300

What happens if we read the Qur’an without Tajwīd?

The meaning might change unintentionally

400

How many surahs are in the Qur’an?  

114 surahs

400

Who brought the Qur’an to the Prophet ﷺ?

Angel Jibreel (Gabriel)

400

What surah is called “The Bride of the Qur’an”?

Surah Ar-Raḥmān

400

Is learning Tajwīd obligatory?

Yes — every Muslim must learn enough to correct recitation

500

What is the shortest surah in the Qur’an?

Surah Al-Kawthar

500

Who compiled the Qur’an during the time of Abu Bakr As-Ṣiddīq?

Zayd ibn Thābit (ra)

500

Which surah has a prostration (sajdah) at its end?

Surah Al-ʿAlaq

500

Quote the verse commanding correct recitation.

“And recite the Qur’an with measured recitation.” (Al-Muzzammil 4)

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