Quran Quiz Questions with Answers: 100+ Questions & Explanations

This full guide offers:

100+ quiz questions across four difficulty tiers
Clear answers with explanations and references
Historical & thematic context for key questions
Teaching tips, printable format, scoring guide
FAQ covering common user queries

Whether you're a student, teacher, quiz-lover, or exploring Islam, this resource is designed for Western / English-speaking audiences — clean, authoritative, and easy to use.

Part I: SERP / Competitive Landscape & Gap Insights

Before we go into the quiz, here’s what our competitor analysis (based on top pages for “Quran quiz questions with answers”) revealed, and how this guide aims to outperform:

A) What Top Pages Offer

From sites such as BackToJannah’s “Holy Quran Quiz — Questions & Answers” (Tightrope Game), we see the following patterns:

Question lists of 50, 100 items, often in multiple choice or fill-in-the-blank.
Answers provided, sometimes with minimal or no explanation.
Some variety across themes (revelation, names of surahs, key verses).
Light or no references to Quran verses, tafsir, or historical commentary.
Sparse SEO / content depth: their pages often have little narrational text beyond the quiz itself.

B) Gaps & Opportunities

From that, key gaps we can exploit:

Depth & Explanation: Provide explanations, references, and “why” behind each answer.
Contextual Storytelling: Offer historical / thematic context for major revelations / verses.
Scalable Structure: Instead of a flat list, tier the quiz (beginner → advanced) and group by theme (revelation, surah knowledge, vocabulary).
SEO Richness & Usability: More supporting content, internal anchors, FAQ, and keyword-rich text beyond the quiz.
Printable / Classroom Usability: Provide a clean quiz sheet, scoring rubric, and usage advice.
Authority & Trust: Cite Quran verses, recognized translations / tafsir, maintain accuracy.

This guide is built to address all those gaps and create a resource that is richer, more educational, and more SEO-competitive.

Part II: Key Concepts & Framework (Before Quizzing)

Before diving into quiz questions, it’s important to understand some foundational principles — this helps with reasoning, retention, and depth.

1. Revelation Timeline & Context

The Quran was revealed over 23 years (≈ 610 CE to 632 CE).
It began in Makkah (Makki surahs) and later continued in Medina (Madani surahs).
Some surahs are entirely Makki or Madani; some contain both Makki and Madani verses.
The first revelation came in the Cave of Hira (Quran 96:1–5).
The final revelations came near the end of the Prophet’s life in Medina.

2. Structural Features

114 Surahs (chapters)
~6,236 verses (āyāt) (exact counts may vary by script/edition)
30 Juzʾ / Paras (parts)
Many themes: monotheism, prophets, eschatology, legal rulings, morality, stories of previous nations
Styles: Muhkamat (clear, decisive verses) and Mutashabihat (ambiguous / allegorical verses)

3. Key Terminology & Concepts

Ayah / Āyāt (verses)
Surah
Juzʾ (part / section)
Asbab al-nuzūl (occasions / reasons of revelation)
Tafsir (exegesis / commentary)

Understanding this helps answer questions not by rote, but by logic and pattern recognition.

Part III: The Quiz — 100+ Questions, Answers & Explanations

Below are 100 quiz questions divided into four tiers (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Thematic). Each includes answer + explanation / context.

🟢 Tier A: Beginner (25 Questions)

These are fundamental questions suitable for beginners or casual quiz-takers.

#	Question	Answer	Explanation & Reference
1	What does the word “Quran” literally mean?	“The Recitation” / “That which is read”	Root in Arabic qara’a (to read)
2	How many chapters (surahs) are there in the Quran?	114	Standard Qur’anic structure
3	How many parts (juzʾ) are there in the Quran?	30	Divides the Quran for recitation / memorization
4	Where was the first revelation of the Quran?	Cave of Hira, near Makkah	The Prophet ﷺ received the first verses there
5	Which night is believed to have the first revelation occur?	Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power)	It is highly honored in Ramadan
6	Who was the Quran revealed to?	Prophet Muhammad ﷺ	The final messenger of Islam
7	Through which angel was the Quran revealed?	Jibreel (Gabriel)	He delivered revelations from Allah
8	Over how many years was the Quran revealed?	23 years	From first revelation till the Prophet’s passing
9	In which city did the Prophet ﷺ migrate (Hijrah)?	Medina	He left Makkah and settled in Medina
10	Which Surah is the “opening” of the Quran?	Surah Al-Fatihah	Recited in every unit of prayer
11	What is the last Surah in the Quran (by order)?	Surah An-Nas	Chapter 114
12	Which Surah is called “The Cow”?	Surah Al-Baqarah	Surah 2
13	Which Surah is considered the longest in the Quran?	Al-Baqarah	Covers many topics, many verses
14	Which Surah does Ayat al-Kursi (Verse of the Throne) belong to?	Al-Baqarah, verse 255	Highly cited verse
15	Which Surah does not begin with “Bismillah (In the name of God)”?	Surah At-Tawbah (9)	Unique exception
16	How many “verses of prostration” (Sajda) are in the Quran?	14 (or 15, varying by edition)	Verses that require believers to prostrate when reciting
17	What is another name used in the Quran for itself?	Al-Kitab, Al-Dhikr, Al-Furqan, Al-Noor	Many self-referential names
18	How many Makki (Meccan) surahs are there?	86	Roughly, though counts vary
19	How many Madani (Medinan) surahs are there?	28	Roughly, depending on scholarly classification
20	Which surah is known as “The Light” (Al-Nur)?	Surah 24	Focuses on social law, behavior
21	Which surah focuses on “The Criterion” (Al-Furqan)?	Surah 25	Emphasizes distinguishing truth from falsehood
22	Which surah is named after a Prophet and means “Ibrahim”?	Surah 14	Surah Ibrahim
23	Which surah speaks about the cosmic signs: sun, moon, stars?	Surah Al-An’am, Al-Rum, etc.	Many surahs mention cosmic creation
24	Which surah begins: Alif, Lam, Meem?	Several (e.g. Al-Baqarah, Aal-Imran)	Mysterious disjointed letters
25	How many names of Allah are commonly counted in dhikr?	99	Traditional “Ninety-nine Names of God”

🟡 Tier B: Intermediate (25 Questions)

This set demands a deeper familiarity with themes, revelation occasions, and structural nuances.

#	Question	Answer	Explanation & Context
26	In which Surah is the story of the splitting sea (parting of the Red Sea)?	Surah Al-Baqarah, Al-Shu’ara, etc.	Musa’s story recurs
27	Which Surah opens with Ta-Ha?	Surah 20	Its title is disjointed letters
28	Which Surah discusses “the clear proof” (Al-Bayyina)?	Surah Al-Bayyina (98)	Focuses on revelation and judgment
29	Which Surah was revealed last (in part) to the Prophet?	Surah Al-Ma’idah or others (scholars differ)	Last revelations in Medina
30	Which Surah mentions the “people of the cave” (Ashab al-Kahf)?	Surah Al-Kahf (18)	Story of the sleepers
31	Which Surah starts with Alhamdulillah (“All praise is due to Allah”)?	Multiple, e.g. Al-Fatiha, Al-An’am	Many surahs begin with praise
32	Which Surah mentions the “Night of Decree” (Laylat al-Qadr)?	Surah Al-Qadr (97)	Specifically describes it
33	Which Surah is recited for protection (Mu’awwidhatayn)?	Surah Al-Falaq (113), An-Nas (114)	Surahs for seeking refuge
34	Which Surah describes the “Night Journey” (Isra)?	Surah Al-Isra (17)	Also called Surah Bani Isra’il
35	Which Surah forbids alcohol and gambling?	Surah Al-Ma’idah (5)	Part of Medina legal rulings
36	Which Surah condemned hypocrisy and treachery of some companions?	Surah Al-Munafiqun (63)	Focus on hypocrites
37	Which Surah contains Rukuʿ (bowing) verses in patterns?	Many, e.g. Al-Baqarah, Al-An’am	Structural pattern in recitation
38	Which Surah mentions the “battle of Badr”?	Surah Al-Anfal (8)	Early key battle
39	Which Surah deals heavily with resurrection, accountability?	Surah Al-Qiyamah, Al-Zalzalah	Eschatological focus
40	Which Surah begins with Qaf?	Surah Qaf (50)	Disjointed letter usage
41	Which Surah is called “The Most High” (Al-Ala)?	Surah 87	Praises God’s transcendence
42	Which Surah speaks of Adam and Yajuj & Majuj?	Surah Al-Kahf, Al-Anbiya	In stories of past peoples
43	Which Surah was revealed to calm the Prophet after the death of his son and wife?	Surah Ad-Duha (93)	Comforting revelation
44	Which Surah includes the “verse of light” (Ayat an-Nur)?	Surah An-Nur (24)	Famous for imagery
45	Which Surah mentions the story of Maryam and birth of Isa?	Surah Maryam (19)	Full narrative
46	Which Surah’s last verses were revealed as a concluding command?	Surahs like Al-Ma’idah	Different views on “final verse”
47	Which Surah speaks to the People of the Book (Jews and Christians)?	Many, e.g. Al-Imran (3), Al-Ma’idah (5)	Interfaith dialogue
48	Which Surah mentions Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice)?	Surah Al-Hajj (22)	Pilgrimage and sacrifice laws
49	Which Surah was revealed during the Prophet’s Farewell Pilgrimage?	Surahs like Al-Baqarah, Al-Ma’idah	Many Medinan rulings then
50	Which Surah has repeated warnings to disbelievers across time?	Surah Al-Mulk (67)	Emphasis on mortality

🔵 Tier C: Advanced / Analytical (25 Questions)

These demand reasoning, cross-surah knowledge, and deeper insight.

#	Question	Answer	Explanation & References
51	Which Surah includes the Ayah of the Throne (Ayat al-Kursi)?	Al-Baqarah 2:255	One of the most famed verses
52	What are Muhkamat vs Mutashabihat verses?	Clear / definitive vs allegorical / ambiguous	Quran speaks of both (3:7)
53	Which Surah begins with Ha-Mim?	Surahs 40 (Ghafir), 41 (Fussilat), etc.	Disjointed letters theme
54	In which Surah is the “Tree of Zaqqum” referenced?	Surah As-Saffat (37) & others	Hell imagery
55	Which Surah mentions both Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un (“To God we belong…”) in context of calamity?	Many, e.g. Al-Baqarah 2:156	Part of Muslim supplication
56	Which Surah asserts “La ikraha fid-deen” (no compulsion in religion)?	Surah Al-Baqarah 2:256	Key principle
57	Which Surah’s revelation is tied to the “incident of the blind man who asked about resurrection”?	Surah Al-Baqarah (2:258–260)	Story of Abraham & King
58	Which Surah mentions the covenant with the Children of Israel (Bani Israel)?	Surah Al-Baqarah, Al-Isra, Al-Imran	Multiple references
59	Which Surah mentions the “seven heavens”?	Surah Al-Mulk (67) & other places	Cosmological imagery
60	Which Surah refers to Prophet Ibrahim’s near-sacrifice of his son?	Surah As-Saffat (37), Ibrahim (14)	Narrative motif
61	What is Asbab al-Nuzul?	Occasions or reasons of revelation	Classical method in tafsir
62	Which Surah includes verses revealed during the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah?	Surah Al-Fath (48)	“Clear victory” theme
63	Which Surah mentions angels recording deeds?	Surah Al-Infitar, Al-Infithar	Eschatological imagery
64	Which Surah discusses the “Companions of the Cave”?	Surah Al-Kahf (18)	Reflection on faith over time
65	Which Surah includes the verse “Whoever kills a soul… it is as if he killed all of mankind” (5:32)?	Surah Al-Ma’idah	Emphasis on the sanctity of life
66	Which Surah mentions the punishment of the arrogant people (Pharaoh)?	Surah Al-Qasas, Al-A’raf	Mosaic narratives
67	Which Surah is named for Day of Judgment imagery (e.g. “The Overwhelming / Al-Infitar”)?	Surah Al-Infitar (82), Al-Inshiqaq (84), etc.	End-time focus
68	Which Surah admonishes believers to recite “Bismillah” with every act?	Surah Al-Baqarah (2:186)	Invocation importance
69	Which Surah was revealed regarding the “Verse of the Elephant” (Ashab al-Fil)?	Surah Al-Fil (105)	Story of Abraha’s army
70	Which Surah refers to the “Mother of the Book” (Umm al-Kitab)?	Al-Furqan (25)	Metaphorical archetype
71	Which Surah mentions Laghw (idle talk) and instructs believers to avoid it?	Surah Al-Qalam (68)	Emphasis on speech restraint
72	Which Surah contains the verse: “He is with you wherever you are” (57:4)?	Surah Al-Hadid	God’s knowledge and presence
73	Which Surah refers to “Allah is nearer than your jugular vein” (50:16)?	Surah Taha (20) & others	Divine proximity imagery
74	Which Surah was revealed to reassure the Prophet after the Meccan hostility?	Surah Al-Inshirah (94)	“Did We not expand your chest?”
75	Which Surah describes the “two gardens” imagery and trials of wealth?	Surah Al-Kahf (18)	Story of the man with gardens
76	Which Surah mentions “ilhama / inspired the needle and the pen” (96:4)?	Surah Al-Alaq (96)	Early revelation
77	Which Surah addresses the “people of the ditch” (Ashab al-Ukhdud)?	Surah Al-Buruj (85)	Martyrdom story
78	Which Surah speaks of “seventy thousand” in Paradise?	Surah Al-Waqi’ah (56)	Paradise imagery
79	Which Surah begins with Qaf, Wal-quran al-ma-jeed?	Surah Qaf (50)	Title plus description
80	Which Surah mentions “We have certainly made the Quran easy to remember” (54:17)?	Surah Al-Qamar (54)	Ease of recitation
81	Which Surah addresses “if you turn away, so Allah will replace you by another people”?	Surah Muhammad (47)	Warning against abandonment
82	Which Surah mentions the story of the two sons of Adam (Cain / Abel)?	Surah Al-Ma’idah (5) & others	Moral narrative
83	Which Surah uses imagery of ships and seas to admonish humans?	Surah Al-Rum, Al-Anbiya	Creation / signs theme
84	Which Surah mentions “Al-Alaq” and “Iqra” (Read) in first revelation?	Surah Al-Alaq (96)	Command to read begins revelation
85	Which Surah describes the day when the sun is folded up?	Surah At-Takwir (81)	Eschatological imagery
86	Which Surah speaks of the “people of the elephant” and that Allah protected the Kaaba?	Surah Al-Fil (105)	Early Meccan miracle
87	Which Surah mentions that the Quran is “a guidance and mercy for the believers”?	Surah Al-Isra (17), Al-Anbiya (21)	Core purpose
88	Which Surah forbids usury (riba)?	Surah Al-Baqarah (2), Al-Imran (3), Al-Rum (30)	Repeated prohibition
89	Which Surah describes the “Luqman’s wisdom” admonitions?	Surah Luqman (31)	Advice and warning
90	Which Surah mentions “We did not send a messenger except in his people’s tongue”?	Surah Ibrahim (14:4)	Accessibility of revelation
91	Which Surah names angels for “recording deeds” (Kiraman Katibin)?	Surah Al-Infitar (82), Al-Insan	Accountability imagery
92	Which Surah mentions the people asking “When will be the Day of Judgment?”	Surah Al-Mursalat (77) etc.	Common human question
93	Which Surah teaches “Repel evil with that which is better” (41:34)?	Surah Fussilat (41)	Moral exhortation
94	Which Surah speaks of those whose hearts quake at Quran verses?	Surah Al-Furqan (25)	Effect of revelation
95	Which Surah describes “the night when the moon was split” (Inshiqaq)?	Surah Al-Inshiqaq (84)	Cosmic event imagery
96	Which Surah warns of the Day when “the earth and the mountains will quake”?	Surah Al-Zalzalah (99), Al-Qariah (101)	Eschatology
97	Which Surah speaks about the “companions of the right hand / left hand”?	Surah Al-Waqi’ah (56)	Grouping of people in the Hereafter
98	Which Surah says “We do not burden anyone more than they can bear”?	Surah Al-Baqarah (2:286)	Principle of ease
99	Which Surah repeats “Indeed, Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise”?	Repeated across many surahs	Divine attribute mention
100	Which Surah recounts the story of the merging of two seas (Barzakh)?	Surah Ar-Rahman (55)	Creation theme

🟣 Tier D: Thematic / Specialized (10 Questions)

These focus on thematic aspects — revelation modes, language, structure, memory.

#	Question	Answer	Explanation / Insight
101	What is Tajwīd?	The rules of Quranic recitation	Phonetic / articulation rules
102	What is Iʿjāz al-Quran (the inimitability of the Quran)?	The Quran’s linguistic, rhetorical miracle	It cannot be replicated by human speech
103	What is Asbāb al-Nuzūl?	Occasions / contexts of revelation	Helps in understanding verses’ meaning
104	What are Mushaf and Mus’haf?	A physical copy / codex of the Quran	The written Quran book form
105	What is the Uthmani script?	The standard orthography for the Quran	Used in many modern prints
106	What is Harf al-Muqaṭṭaʿāt (disjointed / mysterious letters)?	Letters like Alif Lam Meem at start of surahs	Their exact meaning remains part of divine mystery
107	What is Nazm in Quranic studies?	Coherence / thematic arrangement	Study of internal consistency
108	What is Hifz?	Memorization of the Quran	Many Muslims become Huffaz
109	What is the Qirā’āt?	Canonical variant readings of the Quran	e.g. Hafs, Warsh, Qalun, etc.
110	What is Tafsir?	Exegesis, commentary on the Quran	Explaining meanings, context, implications

Part IV: How to Use the Quiz Effectively

For learners: Start from Tier A, aim to master explanation, then move upward gradually.
For teachers / quiz hosts: Use subsets by theme or difficulty; randomize the order.
Printable version: Copy tables into Word / Google Docs, remove explanations, print as a quiz sheet.
Scoring guideline:
- Tier A correct: 1 point each
- Tier B correct: 2 points
- Tier C correct: 3 points
- Tier D correct: 4 points
Review in cycles: After each test, revisit explanations; cross-check with the Quran or tafsir.

Part V: FAQ (People Also Ask Style)

Q1: How many verses are in the Quran?

The standard count is ~6,236 verses, though counts may vary slightly by print and script versions.

Q2: Which surah was revealed first?

The first verses revealed were from Surah Al-Alaq (96:1–5), in the Cave of Hira.

Q3: Which surah is considered the “heart” of the Quran?

Surah Yaseen (36) is often called the “heart of the Quran” in traditional Muslim discourse.

Q4: Why do some surahs start with disjointed letters (e.g. “Alif, Lam, Meem”)?

These are known as Harf al-Muqaṭṭaʿāt — mysterious letters. Their precise meaning is not universally agreed; many interpret them as a divine sign, challenging reflection, or linguistic miracle.

Q5: What is Tajwīd and why is it important?

Tajwīd refers to the rules of Quranic recitation — it ensures proper pronunciation, rhythm, and respect for the sacred text.

Conclusion

This Quran quiz guide is more than trivia — it is a structured learning tool. Each question invites you to revisit the meaning, context, and miracles of the Quran. It’s designed for long-term retention and deeper reflection.

Takeaways:

Use the tiered structure to build confidence from basics to advanced.
Always revisit explanations — true learning happens by understanding, not memorization.
Integrate references to the Quran, tafsir, and classical sources to verify.
Use this as a resource in classrooms, quizzes, apps, or personal study.

“And We have certainly made the Qur’an easy to remember. So is there any who will remember?” — Quran 54:17

May your journey into the Quran deepen your faith, wisdom, and love for its wisdom.

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