Grade 4 islamic religious education – Ulumul Qur’an Quiz
1. What does the word "Qur'an" mean?
The word Qur'an means "the recitation" because it was revealed to be recited by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
2. Who brought the Qur'an to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)?
Angel Jibreel (Gabriel) was the messenger who brought the revelations of the Qur'an to the Prophet.
3. Where did the Prophet receive the first revelation of the Qur'an?
The first revelation came to the Prophet while he was praying in the Cave of Hira near Makkah.
4. In which month was the Qur'an first revealed?
The first verses were revealed during Ramadan, which is why the month is very special for Muslims.
5. What is a 'Surah' in the Qur'an?
A Surah is a chapter of the Qur'an; there are 114 Surahs in total.
6. What is an 'Ayah' in the Qur'an?
An Ayah is a single verse or line of the Qur'an; many Ayat (verses) make up a Surah (chapter).
7. Which Surah is the opening chapter of the Qur'an?
Al-Fatiha means "The Opening" and is the first chapter recited in the Qur'an and in prayers.
8. Who ordered copies of the Qur'an to be made and sent to different Muslim countries?
Caliph Uthman ordered standard copies of the Qur'an to be made and distributed so Muslims would have one consistent text.
9. How was the Qur'an preserved during the Prophet's lifetime?
Many companions memorised the Qur'an and also wrote verses on different materials so the revelation was preserved.
10. What is 'Tafsir'?
Tafsir is the study that explains the meanings and context of Qur'anic verses so people can understand them.
11. In which language was the Qur'an revealed?
The Qur'an was revealed in Arabic; translations help people understand the meaning, but the original is Arabic.
12. Can the meaning of the Qur'an be translated into other languages?
Meanings can be translated to help people understand, but the revealed Qur'an is the Arabic text.
13. What is the difference between Makki and Madani Surahs?
Surahs are called Makki or Madani depending on whether they were revealed in Makkah or in Madinah.
14. Who memorised the Qur'an during the Prophet's time?
Many of the Prophet's companions memorised the whole Qur'an; they are called Hafiz (one who memorises).
15. Why do we learn Tajweed when reading the Qur'an?
Tajweed teaches how to pronounce each letter and sound correctly so the Qur'an is recited as it was revealed.
16. What does 'Asbab al-Nuzul' mean?
Asbab al-Nuzul explains the occasions or reasons why particular verses were revealed, helping us understand them.
17. What is one important teaching we learn first from the Qur'an?
A main message of the Qur'an is that there is only one God; this belief is central to Islam.
18. Where is the Qur'an said to be preserved in heaven?
Muslims believe Allah has preserved the Qur'an in the Preserved Tablet called Al-Lawh al-Mahfuz.
19. Which Surah in the Qur'an is the longest?
Al-Baqarah is the longest Surah in the Qur'an with many verses and guidance for Muslims.
20. How many chapters (Surahs) are there in the Qur'an?
The Qur'an contains 114 Surahs, from Al-Fatiha to An-Nas.
21. Which is the shortest Surah in the Qur'an?
Al-Kawthar is the shortest Surah with only three verses.
22. What is a 'Mushaf'?
A Mushaf is the book form of the Qur'an that we can hold, read and keep.
23. What does 'Ulumul Qur'an' study?
Ulumul Qur'an refers to the different fields of knowledge about the Qur'an such as its causes of revelation, meanings and preservation.
24. Who usually teaches children to recite the Qur'an in many Kenyan communities?
Quran teachers (often called Maalim) and Imams teach children how to read and recite the Qur'an in mosques and madrassas.
25. What should you do before touching a Mushaf (the Qur'an)?
It is respectful to be in a state of wudu (clean by ablution) before touching the Mushaf, as taught in Islamic tradition.