Stories of the Qur’an – Quiz Book by Ammar Awais

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STORIES of the QUR'AN
STORIES of the QUR'AN
Quiz Book
400 Multiple Choice Questions With Answers and References
Ammar Awais
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قصص القرآن: أسئلة وأجوبة للنشء
Ammar Awais
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الدار العالمية للكتاب الإسلامي
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Awais, Ammar
Stories of the Qur'an Quiz Book Four hundred multiple choice questions with answers and references/Ammar Awais - Riyadh, 2023
288 pp; 21 cm
Contents
Pronunciation and Transliteration Chart
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1-Qur'an stories
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2- Quiz book
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Quiz 3- The Great Flood Quiz 4 - The She-Camel
Quiz 5 More on the Earlier Nations Quiz 6 - The Leader of Humanity
Quiz 7 - Unexpected Guests
Quiz 8-A Child's Dream..
Quiz 9- The Handsome Slave. Quiz 10- Prison
Quiz 11 - The Reunion
Quiz 12 - A Chest in River Nile Quiz 13 - A Well in Madyan
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About the Word 'Lord'. Publisher's Note. Introduction.
How to Use This Book.. Quiz 1 - The Beginning.
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Quiz 2 - The First Human
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Quiz 1- The Beginning
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Quiz 1 - The Beginning
1- In how many stages (or days) did Allah create the heavens and
the earth?
A. 3
B. 5
C. 6
D.7
2- What was Iblees created from?
A. Light
B. Fire
C. Clay
D. Water
3- To whom did Allah announce His decision to create the first
human?
A. Jinn
B. Angels
5- According to the angels, how would humans most likely behave
on earth?
A. Establish prayer
B. Establish order
C. Worship idols
D. Cause bloodshed
6- What was the first human created from?
bn A. Clay
B. Fire
C. Light
D. All of these
7- Who was the first human being?
A. Muhammad()
B. Nooḥ
C. Adam
D. Iblees
8- Who rebelled against Allah by considering himself superior
to Adam?
A. Isrâfeel
B. Jibreel
C. Iblees
D. Meekâl or Meekâ'eel
C. Animals
D. All living beings
4- How did Allah describe humanity to the angels?
A. A successive authority
B. A ruling authority
C. A pious race
D. A mighty creation
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And Allah had certainly fulfilled His promise to you when you were killing the enemy by His permission until [the time] when you lost courage and fell to disputing about the order [given by the Prophet] and disobeyed after He had shown you that which you love. Among you are some who desire this world, and among you are some who desire the hereafter. Then he turned you back from them [defeated] that He might test you... (Al
Imran 3: 152)
7- Who is the only Companion of Muhammad() to be mentioned by name in the Qur'an? Answer: Zayd
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.. فَلَمَّا قَضَى زَيْدٌ مِنْهَا وَطَرًا زَوَحْنَكَهَا لِكَيْ لَا يَكُونَ عَلَى الْمُؤْمِنِينَ
حرج في أزوج أدعيا يهم ... ) (سورة الأحزاب: ۳۷)
...So when Zayd had no longer any need for her, We married her to you in order that there not be upon the believers any discomfort concerning the wives of their adopted sons... (al-Ahzab 33: 37)
Jasioiflua lon ti al tetovoiled art of bise 8- Which of these has not been used to describe Muhammad()? Answer: Granter of wishes
إِنَّا أَرْسَلْتَكَ شَيْهِدًا وَمُبَشِّرًا وَنَذِيرًا لِتُؤْمِنُوا بِاللَّهِ وَرَسُولِهِ وتعزرُوهُ ... ) (سورة الفتح : ٨-٩)
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Indeed, We have sent you as a witness and a bringer of good tidings and a warner, that you [people] may believe in Allah and His Messenger and honour him... (al-Fath 48: 8-9)
Quiz 33 - A Noble Mention
1- Who among the following has been praised by Allah as an exemplary believer?
A. Ibrâheem's father
B. Pharaoh's wife
C. Nooh's son
D. Abu Lahab's wife
2- Who has been praised for being dutiful to his old-age parents? A. Yahyâ
B. Is-hâq
C. Sulaymân
D. Luqmân's son
3- Who among the following has been described as a leader by
Allah?
A. 'Uzayr B. Is-hâq
C. Khidr
D. Zayd
4- Who asked Allah for a sign when he was given the glad tidings
of a son?
A. Ibrâheem
B. Sârah
C. Zakariyâ
D. Maryam
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Introduction
Let us briefly reflect on the purpose of the stories recounted in the Qur'an. Allah (Subḥânahu wa Ta'âlâ – Glorified and Exalted is He) has detailed these stories about the nations and individuals of the past, so that we can ponder over their narratives and learn from their experiences. These stories should be read with an open mind and with a view to implement the lessons learnt in our lives.
Allah informs us that He sent prophets-only some of whom have been mentioned in the Qur'an-to all previous nations to guide them and reform their lives. Although these prophets lived in different times and places, and often under contrasting circumstances, they were all inspired by Allah through direct revelation - usually brought down and communicated by Angel Jibreel (alayhi as-salám-peace be upon him) to convey His message to their respective nations. The final messenger Muhammad (salla Allahu 'alayhi wa sallam- blessings and peace be upon him) was chosen as a guide for all humanity.
The prophets differed somewhat in their teachings according to the specific needs of their place and era. However, they all conveyed the same message of monotheism and sought to establish a system based on equity and righteousness. Indeed, association of partners with Allah is the gravest sin in His sight, and all prophets and their followers strove against this practice in its various forms and manifestations. The prophets warned their people against moral disintegration and sought to eliminate such exploitative practices as dishonesty in trade, oppression of the poor, tyranny against other nations, and racial
discrimination.
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While some prophets were granted great influence and authority by Allah (), many others faced radical opposition, mainly from the influential ones in society - kings, ministers, clerics, tribal leaders, and wealthy traders - who viewed the messengers as a threat to their own power and hegemony. Other factors such as social and economic considerations, pride in customary practices, and aversion to the concept of life after death, created further hurdles for many of the prophets. They were, at times, violently opposed, and their followers, especially the powerless ones, were subjected to great atrocities. Such oppressive societies often encountered Allah's punishment in the form of a devastating flood or earthquake or storm or some other calamity - that flattened entire cities and wiped out thriving civilizations, within a matter of days.
Although the prophets had tasks of differing magnitudes, and Allah honoured some of them over others, we are required to respect them indiscriminately and hold them all in great esteem. The prophets were not the only ones to be favoured by Allah, however, according to the Qur'an. The miraculous birth of Prophet 'Eesâ to Maryam was a great tribute by Allah to Maryam's truthfulness and chastity. Similarly, the wisdom of Luqmân; the steadfastness of the young men who hid in the cave; the motherly instincts of Prophet Moosâ's mother; and the effective leadership of Tâloot, all have an honourable mention in the Qur'an and provide a great source of inspiration to the readers.
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Check Your Answers no
1C; 2B; 3B; 4A; 5D; 6A; 7C; 8C
Further Reading
1- In how many stages (or days) did Allah create the heavens and
the earth?
Answer: 6
Quiz 1- The Beginning
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وَإِذْ قَالَ رَبُّكَ لِلْمَلَكَةِ إِنِّي جَاعِلٌ فِي الْأَرْضِ خَلِيفَةً ...
(سورة البقرة: ٣٠)
And [mention O Muhammad] when your Lord said to the angels: Indeed, I will make upon the earth a successive Bauthority... (al-Baqarah 2: 30)
4- How did Allah describe humanity to the angels? Answer: A successive authority
فات رَبَّكُمُ اللَّهُ الَّذِي خَلَقَ السَّمَوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ فِي سِتَّةِ أَيَّامٍ ثُمَّ اسْتَوَى عَلَى الْعَرْشِ ... (سورة الأعراف : ٥٤)
Indeed, your Lord is Allah, Who created the heavens and earth in six days and then established Himself above the Throne...>> (al-A'raf 7:54)1
2- What was Iblees created from?
Answer: Fire
﴿وَإِذْ قَالَ رَبُّكَ لِلْمَلَتَبِكَةِ إِنِّي جَاعِلُ فِي الْأَرْضِ خَلِيفَةً .
(سورة البقرة: ٣٠)
hot And [mention O Muhammad] when your Lord said to the angels: Indeed, I will make upon the earth a successive authority... (al-Baqarah 2: 30)
To fin
5- According to the angels, how would humans most likely behave (on earth?
Answer: Cause bloodshed
قَالَ مَا مَنَعَكَ أَلَّا تَسْجُدَ إِذْ أَمَرْتُكَ قَالَ أَنَا خَيْرٌ مِّنْهُ خَلَقْنَنِي مِن نَّارٍ وَخَلَقْتَهُ مِن طِينٍ
(سورة الأعراف: ۱۲)
[Allah] said: What prevented you from prostrating when I commanded you? [Satan] said: I am better than him. You created me from fire and created him from clay. (al-A'raf 7: 12)
3- To whom did Allah announce His decision to create the first human?
Answer: Angels
The translations of the meanings of the verses of the Qur'an in this book have been taken, with some changes, from Saheeh International, The Qur'an: Arabic Text with Corresponding English Meanings. (Editor)
وَإِذْ قَالَ رَبُّكَ لِلْمَلَتَبِكَةِ إِنِّي جَاعِلُ فِي الْأَرْضِ خَلِيفَةً قَالُوا أَتَجْعَلُ
(سورة البقرة: ٣٠) فِيهَا مَن يُفْسِدُ فِيهَا وَيَسْفِكُ الدِّمَاءَ .
And [mention O Muhammad] when your Lord said to the angels: Indeed, I will make upon the earth a successive authority. They said: Will You place upon it one who causes corruption svi therein and sheds blood...? (al-Baqarah 2: 30)
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6- What was the first human created from?
Answer: Clay
وَلَقَدْ خَلَقْنَا الإِنسَانَ مِن صَلْصَلٍ مِنْ حَمَإٍ مَسْنُونٍ ﴾ (سورة الحجر : ٢٦)
And We did certainly create man out of clay from an altered black mud. (al-Hijr 15: 26)
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STORIES of the QUR'AN
Quiz Book
Ammar Awais
الجار العالمية للكتاب العامي MP3
Which two family members of Prophet Nooh (a) did not believe in him?
Whose sons contrived a plan to get rid of one of their half-brothers?
Who asked Allah () for a sign when he was given the glad tidings of a son?
Who is the only Companion of Prophet Muhammad () to be mentioned by name in the Qur'an?
These are only some of the four hundred questions spread over fifty quizzes in this well-researched book that aims to test the reader's knowledge about various personalities and incidents related in the Qur'an. This interactive book is extremely handy to familiarize young adults with the lives of the prophets and righteous individuals. It can also be used in quiz competitions and fun-based learning activities.
About the author
Ammar Awais, a resident of Islamabad, Pakistan, is an active researcher of the Qur'an and Sunnah. He writes regularly for Islamic magazines with the intent to reawaken the spirit of studying authentic Islamic texts firsthand and promoting a practical implementation of their teachings. He keenly believes in using quizzes and similar engaging techniques to educate young Muslims about Islam. He also manages IslamExplained.info, a website that is dedicated to explaining the simple and beautiful teachings of Islam for the benefit of both Muslims and non-Muslims alike.
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