Easy
How should we recite the Holy Qur'an according to verse 73:5?
A. Very quickly
B. In a loud voice only
C. Slowly and thoughtfully
D. Only in Arabic
C. Slowly and thoughtfully
According to the Holy Qur'an (7:205), what should we do when the Qur'an is being recited?
A. Close our eyes and sleep
B. Talk quietly with others
C. Give ear to it and keep silent
D. Read along loudly
C. Give ear to it and keep silent
Why might Allah command us to be both physically and spiritually pure before reciting the Qur'an?
A. To make the recitation longer
B. To fully absorb the blessings and understand the real meanings
C. To impress other people
D. To make the Arabic sound better
B. To fully absorb the blessings and understand the real meanings
What should we do when the Qur'an is being recited by someone else? (oral)
We should give ear to it and keep silent. Allah says in 7:205: 'And when the Qur'an is recited, give ear to it and keep silent that you may be shown mercy.'
Which chapter of the Holy Qur'an does NOT begin with Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim?
A. Surah Al-Baqarah
B. Surah At-Taubah
C. Surah Al-Anfaal
D. Surah Al-Fatiha
B. Surah At-Taubah
Why do we seek Allah's protection before reciting the Qur'an?
A. To protect the book from damage
B. So we don't miss any teaching due to negligence and understand correctly
C. To make our voice sound better
D. To memorize faster
B. So we don't miss any teaching due to negligence and understand correctly
9. If a student wants to follow all the etiquettes of Qur'an recitation mentioned in the syllabus, which combination would be most complete?
A. Only recite At-Ta'awwudh and read quickly
B. Perform Wudu, recite At-Ta'awwudh, recite slowly with attention, and listen silently when others recite
C. Only recite Bismillah and read loudly
D. Just open the Qur'an and start reading
B. Perform Wudu, recite At-Ta'awwudh, recite slowly with attention, and listen silently when others recite
Recite the Tasmiyah and explain why we say it before starting any task. [Oral]
Bismillahi'r-Rahman-ir-Raheem - In the name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful. We say it before starting any task to seek Allah's blessings and to remember that we do everything in Allah's name.
What does the Holy Qur'an (56:78-80) say about who can touch the Qur'an?
A. Only men can touch it
B. Only those who are purified
C. Only adults can touch it
D. Anyone can touch it
B. Only those who are purified
What does the Rumuz-i-Auqaf help us understand?
A. The meaning of Arabic words
B. When to stop, pause, or continue during recitation C. How to write Arabic letters
D. The number of verses in each chapter
B. When to stop, pause, or continue during recitation
Explain the three main reasons why we seek Allah's protection before reciting the Qur'an. [Oral]
We seek Allah's protection so that: 1) We do not miss any teaching of the Qur'an due to our negligence, sins, or evil company, 2) We understand the teachings of the Qur'an correctly, and 3) After gaining understanding, we have the strength to act upon these teachings and never forget or ignore them.
What does the Holy Qur'an say about the best time to recite it? [Oral]
The best time is dawn, after Fajr prayers. In verse 17:79, Allah says 'Verily, the recitation of the Qur'an at dawn is especially acceptable to God.'
What should we recite before every recitation session of the Holy Qur'an?
A. Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim
B. At-Ta'awwudh
C. Surah Al-Fatiha
D. La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah
B. At-Ta'awwudh
What does Allah mean when He says 'Which none shall touch except those who are purified' regarding the Holy Qur'an? [Oral]
This means we should be physically clean and preferably perform Wudu before recitation. More importantly, to fully absorb the blessings of the Qur'an and understand its real meanings, one should be spiritually pure, clean, and sincere in one's beliefs.
Why does Surah At-Taubah not begin with Bismillah, and how does this relate to the general rule about Tasmiyah in Quranic chapters? [Oral]
Surah At-Taubah does not begin with Bismillah because it is not an independent chapter, but a continuation of the previous chapter, Surah Al-Anfaal. According to Ibn Abbas, whenever a new surah was revealed, Tasmiyah was the first verse to be revealed, and this is how the Holy Prophet knew that a new chapter had begun. Since At-Taubah continues the previous chapter, it doesn't have its own Bismillah.
What do we recite before starting any recitation of the Holy Qur'an, and what does it mean? [Oral]
We recite At-Ta'awwudh: 'A'udhu billahi min ash-shaytani'r-rajeem' which means 'I seek refuge with Allah from Satan the rejected.'
According to the Holy Qur'an (17:79), what time is especially acceptable for recitation?
A. After Maghrib prayers
B. Before going to sleep
C. At dawn after Fajr prayers
D. During Zuhr prayers
C. At dawn after Fajr prayers
What are the four categories of Rumuz-i-Auqaf signs and what do they tell us about stopping or continuing? [Oral]
The four categories are:
1) One MUST stop,
2) One should pause,
3) One may OR may not stop,
4) One should NOT stop. These signs help us read the Qur'an with proper pauses and flow
Analyze the verse 'Recite, then, as much of the Qur'an as is easy for you' (73:21) and explain how this guidance helps us balance our spiritual obligations with our daily life circumstances. [Oral]
This verse shows Allah's mercy and understanding of human limitations. It means we should read the Holy Qur'an regularly but according to our capacity and circumstances. Allah doesn't burden us beyond what we can handle. Whether we read a lot or a little, what matters is consistency and sincerity. This helps us maintain a lifelong relationship with the Qur'an rather than feeling overwhelmed or giving up entirely.
How should we recite the Holy Qur'an according to verse 73:5, and what did the Holy Prophet say about the manner of recitation? [Oral]
According to verse 73:5, we should 'recite the Qur'an slowly and thoughtfully' (Tarteel). The Holy Prophet said 'One who does not recite the Qur'an in a pleasant voice is not from among us,' meaning we should recite it melodiously and beautifully.