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Quran and Basics of Islam MCQs

Islamic Studies MCQs on the Holy Quran, the pillars of Islam and early Islamic history, with explanations.

10 MCQsUpdated 27 October 2026

Revise the basic facts about the Holy Quran and Islam: the number of Surahs, the longest Surah, Ayat-ul-Kursi, the Surah without Bismillah, the pillars of Islam, Zakat nisab and important events of the early years of Hijrah.

These are among the most frequently asked Islamic Studies questions in every competitive test. Make sure you can answer all of them confidently before moving on to the detailed topics.

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  1. 1

    How many Surahs are there in the Holy Quran?

    Correct answer: C. 114

    The Holy Quran has 114 Surahs, starting with Al-Fatiha and ending with An-Nas.

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  2. 2

    The longest Surah of the Holy Quran is:

    Correct answer: D. Al-Baqarah

    Surah Al-Baqarah, with 286 verses, is the longest Surah.

    easy
  3. 3

    Ayat-ul-Kursi is part of which Surah?

    Correct answer: D. Surah Al-Baqarah

    Ayat-ul-Kursi is verse 255 of Surah Al-Baqarah.

    easy
  4. 4

    Which Surah of the Holy Quran does not begin with Bismillah?

    Correct answer: B. Surah At-Tawbah

    Surah At-Tawbah (Al-Bara'ah) is the only Surah that does not begin with Bismillah. Surah An-Naml has it twice.

    easy
  5. 5

    How many pillars of Islam are there?

    Correct answer: C. Five

    The five pillars of Islam are Shahadah, Salah, Zakat, Sawm (fasting in Ramadan) and Hajj.

    easy
  6. 6

    The five daily prayers were made obligatory on the occasion of:

    Correct answer: A. Meraj

    The five daily prayers were made obligatory during the Night Journey and Ascension (Isra and Meraj).

    easy
  7. 7

    The Nisab of Zakat for silver is:

    Correct answer: C. 52.5 tolas

    The Nisab for silver is 52.5 tolas (about 612 grams). For gold it is 7.5 tolas (about 87.5 grams).

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  8. 8

    The Battle of Badr was fought in:

    Correct answer: B. 2 AH

    The Battle of Badr was fought on 17 Ramadan, 2 AH (624 CE). It was the first major battle between the Muslims and the Quraysh of Makkah.

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    easy
  9. 9

    Fasting in Ramadan was made obligatory in:

    Correct answer: B. 2 AH

    Fasting in Ramadan was made obligatory in 2 AH, the second year after the Hijrah.

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  10. 10

    Who was the first Caliph of Islam?

    Correct answer: C. Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (RA)

    Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (RA) became the first Caliph in 11 AH (632 CE), after the passing of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).

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