Holy Quran
Meaning
- The Recitation
- The Most Read Book
Other Names
- Al-Furqan
- Al-Kitab
- Al-Burhan
- Al-Dhikr
Revelation
First Revelation
First five verses of Surah Al-Alaq.
Duration of Revelation
Approximately 23 years.
Statistics of Quran
| Item | Number |
|---|---|
| Surahs | 114 |
| Paras (Juz) | 30 |
| Manzils | 7 |
| Rukus | 558 |
| Sajdah Tilawat | 14 |
| Verses (Ayat) | 6236 |
Important Quranic Facts
Largest Surah
Surah Al-Baqarah
Largest Makki Surah
Surah Al-A’raf
Largest Madani Surah
Surah Al-Baqarah
Smallest Surah
Surah Al-Kawthar
Greatest Verse
Ayat-ul-Kursi (2:255)
Longest Verse
Ayat-ud-Dayn (2:282)
First Sajdah
Surah Al-A’raf
No Compulsion in Religion
Surah Al-Baqarah (2:256)
First Complete Surah Revealed
Surah Al-Fatiha
Heart of the Quran
Surah Yaseen
Bride of the Quran
Surah Ar-Rahman
One-Third of Quran
Surah Al-Ikhlas
Surah without Bismillah
Surah At-Tawbah
Surah with Two Bismillahs
Surah An-Naml
Holy Quran
Q13. First revelation was revealed in:
A. Surah Al-Fatiha
B. Surah Al-Alaq
C. Surah Al-Muddassir
D. Surah Yaseen
Q14. Total Surahs in the Quran are:
A. 110
B. 112
C. 113
D. 114
Q15. Longest Surah of the Quran is:
A. Al-Imran
B. An-Nisa
C. Al-Baqarah
D. Al-A’raf
Q16. Greatest verse of the Quran is:
A. Ayat-un-Noor
B. Ayat-e-Mubahala
C. Ayat-ul-Kursi
D. Ayat-e-Kareema
Q17. Which Surah does not begin with Bismillah?
A. Al-Anfal
B. Al-Mulk
C. Al-Kahf
D. At-Tawbah
Q18. Which Surah contains two Bismillahs?
A. Al-Baqarah
B. Al-Fatiha
C. An-Naml
D. Yaseen
Q19. Heart of the Quran is:
A. Ar-Rahman
B. Al-Mulk
C. Yaseen
D. Al-Waqiah
Q20. Bride of the Quran is:
A. Al-Mulk
B. Yaseen
C. Ar-Rahman
D. Al-Kahf
Quranic General Knowledge, Revelation, Surahs, Divine Books & Tafsir
1. Wahi (Divine Revelation)
Meaning of Wahi
Wahi literally means:
- Secret communication
- Swift communication
- Divine inspiration
Types of Wahi
Wahi Matloo
- Revelation recited as part of the Holy Quran.
- Exact words revealed by Allah.
Wahi Ghair Matloo
- Revelation not included in the Quran.
- Conveyed through Hadith and Hadith-e-Qudsi.
Writers of Revelation (Katib-e-Wahi)
Famous scribes included:
- Zaid bin Thabit (RA)
- Ubayy bin Ka’b (RA)
- Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA)
- Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan (RA)
- Khalid bin Saeed (RA)
Important Fact
Hazrat Zaid bin Thabit (RA) was the chief scribe of revelation.
Fatrat-ul-Wahi
- Temporary pause in revelation after the first revelation.
- Occurred between Surah Al-Alaq and Surah Al-Muddassir.
- Duration is reported differently in various narrations.
2. General Quranic Knowledge
Names of the Quran
- Al-Quran
- Al-Kitab
- Al-Furqan
- Al-Dhikr
- Al-Burhan
- Al-Haqq
Statistics of the Quran
| Topic | Number |
|---|---|
| Surahs | 114 |
| Paras (Juz) | 30 |
| Manzils | 7 |
| Rukus | 558 |
| Sajdah Tilawat | 14 |
| Ayat | 6236 |
| Makki Surahs | 86 |
| Madani Surahs | 28 |
Prophets Mentioned in Quran
- 25 Prophets are explicitly mentioned by name.
First Prophet Mentioned
Hazrat Adam (AS)
Last Prophet Mentioned
Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH)
Tawwal Surahs
The seven long Surahs:
- Al-Baqarah
- Aal-e-Imran
- An-Nisa
- Al-Ma’idah
- Al-An’am
- Al-A’raf
- Al-Anfal & At-Tawbah (considered together)
Nasikh and Mansukh
Nasikh
A verse that supersedes a previous ruling.
Mansukh
A verse whose legal ruling was replaced.
3. Classification of Surahs
Makki Surahs
- Revealed before Hijrah.
- Main themes:
- Tawheed
- Risalat
- Akhirah
Total
86 Surahs
Madani Surahs
- Revealed after Hijrah.
- Main themes:
- Laws
- Society
- Family matters
- State affairs
Total
28 Surahs
Largest and Smallest Surahs
Largest Surah
Surah Al-Baqarah
Largest Makki Surah
Surah Al-A’raf
Largest Madani Surah
Surah Al-Baqarah
Smallest Surah
Surah Al-Kawthar
4. Important Surahs and Their Titles
1. Unique Surah Milestones
| Topic | Correct Information |
|---|---|
| Longest Surah | Surah Al-Baqarah (286 verses) |
| Shortest Surah | Surah Al-Kawthar (3 verses) |
| Second Revelation | Surah Al-Muddaththir |
| Two Bismillahs | Surah An-Naml |
| Without Bismillah | Surah At-Tawbah |
| Haroof-e-Muqatta’at | Found in 29 Surahs |
| First Complete Surah Revealed | Surah Al-Fatiha |
| Last Complete Surah Revealed | Surah An-Nasr |
| 30th Para (Juz Amma) | Contains 37 Surahs |
| Middle Surah of Quran | Surah Al-Kahf |
2. Famous Titles of Surahs
| Title | Surah |
|---|---|
| Umm-ul-Kitab (Mother of the Book) | Surah Al-Fatiha |
| Heart of the Quran | Surah Yaseen |
| Bride of the Quran (Uroos-ul-Quran) | Surah Ar-Rahman |
| One-Third of Quran (in reward) | Surah Al-Ikhlas |
| One-Fourth of Quran (commonly cited) | Surah Al-Kafirun |
| Ad-Dahr | Surah Al-Insan |
| The Cow | Surah Al-Baqarah |
| The Iron | Surah Al-Hadid |
Important Fact
Surah Al-Mujadilah is famous because the word “Allah” appears in every verse.
3. Important Topics Found in Surahs
Surah Al-Imran
- Event of Mubahala with the Christians of Najran.
Surah Luqman
- Advice of Luqman to his son.
- Rights and respect of parents.
Surah An-Nisa
- Marriage laws.
- Inheritance laws.
- Family matters.
Surah Al-Ma’idah
- Halal and Haram foods.
- Rules regarding lawful animals.
Surah Al-Ahzab
- Contains the title Khatam-an-Nabiyyin for Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Surah Taha
Contains the famous prayer:
رَّبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا
“My Lord, increase me in knowledge.”
Surah Al-Hashr
- Last verses contain many of Allah’s beautiful names.
Surah Al-Kahf
- Story of the People of the Cave.
- Story of Hazrat Musa (A.S.) and Khidr.
- Story of Zulqarnain.
4. Important Quranic Terms
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Tarteel | Slow, clear and measured recitation of the Quran |
| Qul (قُل) | Means “Say” |
| Wahi | Divine Revelation |
| Ayah | Verse of the Quran |
| Surah | Chapter of the Quran |
| Juz / Para | One of the 30 parts of the Quran |
5. Important Surah Groupings
Named After Prophets
- Surah Yunus
- Surah Hud
- Surah Yusuf
- Surah Ibrahim
- Surah Muhammad
- Surah Nuh
Named After Animals/Insects
- Surah Al-Baqarah (Cow)
- Surah Al-An’am (Cattle)
- Surah An-Nahl (Bee)
- Surah An-Naml (Ant)
- Surah Al-Ankabut (Spider)
- Surah Al-Fil (Elephant)
Start with “Alhamdulillah”
- Surah Al-Fatiha
- Surah Al-An’am
- Surah Al-Kahf
- Surah Saba
- Surah Fatir
Start with “Qul”
- Surah Al-Jinn
- Surah Al-Kafirun
- Surah Al-Ikhlas
- Surah Al-Falaq
- Surah An-Nas
Three-Verse Surahs
- Surah Al-Asr
- Surah Al-Kawthar
- Surah An-Nasr
Named with Single Letters
- Surah Sad (ص)
- Surah Qaf (ق)
- Surah Nun / Al-Qalam (ن)
Most Repeated Exam MCQs
- Which Surah is called the Heart of the Quran?
Ans: Surah Yaseen - Which Surah contains two Bismillahs?
Ans: Surah An-Naml - Which Surah does not begin with Bismillah?
Ans: Surah At-Tawbah - How many Surahs contain Haroof-e-Muqatta’at?
Ans: 29 - Which Surah is known as Umm-ul-Kitab?
Ans: Surah Al-Fatiha - Which Surah is called the Bride of the Quran?
Ans: Surah Ar-Rahman - Which Surah is equal to one-third of the Quran in reward?
Ans: Surah Al-Ikhlas - Which Surah contains the event of Mubahala?
Ans: Surah Al-Imran - Which Surah contains Khatam-an-Nabiyyin?
Ans: Surah Al-Ahzab - Which Surah contains the prayer “Rabbi Zidni Ilma”?
Ans: Surah Taha - Which Surah contains the story of Zulqarnain?
Ans: Surah Al-Kahf - How many Surahs are in the 30th Para?
Ans: 37 - Which was the second revelation after Surah Al-Alaq?
Ans: Surah Al-Muddaththir - Which Surah is known as Ad-Dahr?
Ans: Surah Al-Insan - Which Surah discusses inheritance laws in detail?
Ans: Surah An-Nisa
5. Haroof-e-Muqatta’at
- Found in 29 Surahs.
- Examples:
- Alif Lam Mim
- Ha Mim
- Qaf
- Sad
6. Divine Scriptures
| Scripture | Revealed To | Language | Important Facts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tawrat (Torah) | Hazrat Musa (A.S.) | Hebrew | Contains laws and commandments for the Israelites. |
| Zabur (Psalms) | Hazrat Dawood (A.S.) | Hebrew | Consists mainly of prayers and praises. |
| Injeel (Gospel) | Hazrat Isa (A.S.) | Aramaic | Guidance revealed to Prophet Isa (A.S.). |
| Holy Quran | Hazrat Muhammad (ﷺ) | Arabic | Final divine scripture; preserved in its original form. |
5. Major Translations of the Holy Quran
| Language | Translator | Exam Point |
|---|---|---|
| Persian | Shah Waliullah Dehlavi | First prominent Persian translation in the Subcontinent. |
| Urdu | Shah Abdul Qadir Dehlavi | First complete Urdu translation (Mozeh-ul-Quran). |
| Urdu | Shah Abdul Aziz Dehlavi | Produced explanatory Urdu translation. |
| Sindhi | Akhwand Azizullah Muttalawi | One of the earliest Sindhi translations. |
| Punjabi | Hafiz Muhammad Lakhvi | Famous Punjabi translation. |
| Latin | Robert of Ketton | First Latin translation of the Quran (1143 AD). |
| English | Alexander Ross | First English version (1649), translated from French. |
| English | Abdullah Yusuf Ali | Most popular English translation with commentary. |
| English | Marmaduke Pickthall | The Meaning of the Glorious Quran. |
| English | Muhammad Asad | The Message of the Quran. |
Most Important Exam MCQs
- Who translated the Quran into Persian in the Subcontinent?
Ans: Shah Waliullah Dehlavi - Who produced the first complete Urdu translation of the Quran?
Ans: Shah Abdul Qadir Dehlavi - Who authored the famous English translation with commentary?
Ans: Abdullah Yusuf Ali - Who made the first Latin translation of the Quran?
Ans: Robert of Ketton - Who wrote The Meaning of the Glorious Quran?
Ans: Marmaduke Pickthall
6. Famous Tafasir (Exegesis) of the Quran
| Tafsir | Author | Exam Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Tafsir Ibn Kathir (Tafsir al-Quran al-Azim) | Ibn Kathir | Most famous narration-based Tafsir. |
| Tafsir al-Tabari (Jami al-Bayan) | Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari | Oldest and most authoritative classical Tafsir. |
| Tafheem-ul-Quran | Abul A’la Maududi | Modern and widely used Tafsir. |
| Tarjuman-ul-Quran | Abul Kalam Azad | Literary and intellectual Tafsir. |
| Bayan-ul-Quran | Ashraf Ali Thanwi | Famous Urdu Tafsir. |
| Ahsan-ul-Bayan | Salahuddin Yusuf | Concise modern Tafsir. |
| Ahkam al-Quran | Al-Jassas | Focuses on legal rulings of the Quran. |
| Maarif-ul-Quran | Mufti Muhammad Shafi | Popular contemporary Urdu Tafsir. |
| Bayan-ul-Quran (Lectures) | Israr Ahmed | Based on Quranic lecture series. |
Important Hadith Collections
| Hadith Book | Compiler |
|---|---|
| Sahih al-Bukhari | Muhammad al-Bukhari |
| Sahih Muslim | Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj |
| Sunan Abu Dawood | Abu Dawood |
| Jami’ al-Tirmidhi | Al-Tirmidhi |
| Sunan al-Nasa’i | Al-Nasa’i |
| Sunan Ibn Majah | Ibn Majah |
One-Line MCQs for Exams
- Who wrote Tafsir Ibn Kathir? → Ibn Kathir
- Who compiled Jami al-Bayan? → Al-Tabari
- Who authored Tafheem-ul-Quran? → Abul A’la Maududi
- Who wrote Tarjuman-ul-Quran? → Abul Kalam Azad
- Who authored Bayan-ul-Quran? → Ashraf Ali Thanwi
- Who wrote Ahsan-ul-Bayan? → Salahuddin Yusuf
- Which Tafsir focuses on Islamic jurisprudence? → Ahkam al-Quran
- Who compiled Sahih al-Bukhari? → Imam Bukhari
- Who compiled Sahih Muslim? → Imam Muslim
- What are the six authentic Hadith books called? → Sihah Sittah
Most Repeated Past-Paper Questions
Author of Bayan-ul-Quran → Ashraf Ali Thanwi
First complete Urdu translation of the Quran → Shah Abdul Qadir
First Latin translation of the Quran → Robert of Ketton (1143 AD)
Author of Tafsir Ibn Kathir → Ibn Kathir
Author of Tafsir al-Tabari → Al-Tabari
Author of Tafheem-ul-Quran → Maulana Maududi
Compiler of Sahih al-Bukhari → Imam Bukhari
Number of books in Sihah Sittah → Six
Most famous English translation of the Quran → Abdullah Yusuf Ali
Author of Maarif-ul-Quran → Mufti Muhammad Shafi