All Free Islamic Studies MCQs with Answers

1281. In which sea Firon was drowned?

• A. Mediterranean sea
• B. Arabian sea
• C. Qulzum sea
• D. None of these

Explanation: Pharaoh was drowned in the Red Sea, traditionally called Bahr-e-Qulzum in Islamic historical writing. The Arabian and Mediterranean seas are not the usual identification for this event.

1282. What is the original name of iblis?

• A. Azazil
• B. Janaha
• C. Chaleepa
• D. None of these

Explanation: Traditional reports state that Iblis was originally called Azazil before he disobeyed Allah's command regarding Adam (AS). The Quran, however, uses the name Iblis for him after his rebellion.

1283. Who was the first killer of the world?

• A. Habeel
• B. Qabeel
• C. Abu Jahil
• D. None of these

Explanation: Qabeel, identified in Islamic tradition with Cain, killed his brother Habeel and thus became the first murderer among human beings. Habeel was the victim, not the killer.

1284. Who put circles for the first time in Quran-e-Pak?

• A. Imam Malik R.A
• B. Imam Shafi R.A
• C. Hazart Abu al-Aswad al-Du'ali RA
• D. All of these

Explanation: Abu al-Aswad al-Du’ali is traditionally credited with introducing early vowel-marking signs to help non-Arab readers recite the Quran correctly. Imam Malik and Imam Shafi‘i were later jurists, not the originators of this system.

1285. Which surah is called preface of Holy Quran?

• A. Surah Al-Rehman
• B. Surah Fateha
• C. Ikhlas
• D. None of these

Explanation: Surah al-Fatihah is called the preface or opening of the Quran because it comes first in the written arrangement and introduces central themes of worship, guidance and supplication. Surah al-Rahman and al-Ikhlas have different well-known titles.

1286. Which surah is called surah-e-Shukr?

• A. Surah Ikhlas
• B. Surah Baqarah
• C. Surah Fateha
• D. Surah Al-Rehman

Explanation: Surah al-Fatihah is also known in some traditional lists as Surah al-Shukr because it begins with praise and gratitude to Allah. Its better-known title, however, is Umm al-Kitab or al-Hamd.

1287. Which surah is called Zeenat-e-Quran ?

• A. Surah Rehman
• B. Surah Fateha
• C. Surah Baqarah
• D. None of these

Explanation: Surah al-Rahman is popularly called the adornment or beauty of the Quran because of its distinctive rhythm and repeated reminder of Allah’s blessings. Surah al-Fatihah is instead known as the opening or preface of the Quran.

1288. Which surah is called Surah-tul-Insan?

• A. Al-Dahr
• B. Yasin
• C. Ikhlas
• D. None of these

Explanation: Surah al-Insan is also called Surah al-Dahr, both referring to the passage beginning with the creation of human beings. Yasin and al-Ikhlas are separate surahs.

1289. Which Sura is the name of one Holy war?

• A. Room
• B. Ahzab
• C. Fathi
• D. Nasr

Explanation: Surah al-Ahzab is named after the confederate forces that fought the Muslims in the Battle of the Trench, also called the Battle of Ahzab. The other names refer to different subjects or events, not this battle.

1290. Which Sura is the name of one metal?

• A. Ra'ad
• B. Hadeed
• C. Ahzab
• D. HUD

Explanation: Al-Hadid means ‘The Iron’, and Surah al-Hadid is named after this metal mentioned in the surah. Ra‘d means thunder, while Ahzab refers to the confederates.