Sample Quizzes For Preparation: The Revelation of The Quran To Prophet PBUH Between The Years 610 and 632 AD

Quiz – The History and Importance of the Qur’an (Revelation 610–632 CE)

1. In which year did the first revelation of the Qur’an occur?

A. 570 CE
B. 610 CE
C. 622 CE
D. 632 CE

2. Where was the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) when he received the first revelation?

A. Ka‘bah
B. Cave of Hira
C. Cave of Thawr
D. Masjid al-Haram

3. Which angel brought the first revelation to the Prophet (pbuh)?

A. Mika’il
B. Israfil
C. Jibril
D. Malik

4. What were the first words revealed to the Prophet (pbuh)?

A. “O you who are wrapped up”
B. “Read in the name of your Lord”
C. “Praise be to Allah”
D. “Indeed We sent it down in the Night of Power”

5. Which Surah contains the first revealed verses?

A. Surah Al-‘Alaq
B. Surah Al-Muddaththir
C. Surah Al-Baqarah
D. Surah Al-Fatihah

6. What was the Prophet’s immediate reaction to the first revelation?

A. He recited loudly in Mecca
B. He returned home trembling
C. He wrote down the verses himself
D. He called the Quraysh to Islam

7. Who was the first person to believe in the Prophet’s mission?

A. Abu Bakr (RA)
B. Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA)
C. Khadijah (RA)
D. Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA)

8. Who confirmed to the Prophet (pbuh) that he had received revelation from the same angel as earlier prophets?

A. Abu Talib
B. Waraqa bin Nawfal
C. Zayd ibn Thabit
D. Salman al-Farisi

9. What is the term used for the pause in revelation after the first verses?

A. Hijrah
B. Fatrah
C. Wahi
D. Isnad

10. Which Surah was revealed after the pause, instructing the Prophet to begin warning people?

A. Surah Al-Fil
B. Surah Al-Muddaththir
C. Surah Al-Ikhlas
D. Surah Al-Qadr

11. Where did the early Muslims secretly meet to learn about Islam?

A. House of Uthman
B. House of Arqam
C. Ka‘bah courtyard
D. Cave of Thawr

12. During the Meccan period, which main themes were revealed?

A. Detailed inheritance laws
B. Stories of previous prophets and Tawhid
C. Rules for war
D. Zakah collection laws

13. When did the migration (Hijrah) to Medina take place?

A. 610 CE
B. 613 CE
C. 615 CE
D. 622 CE

14. What was the focus of Medinan revelations?

A. Unity of God only
B. Social and legal matters
C. Only moral reform
D. Military conquest

15. How long did the revelation of the Qur’an continue?

A. 10 years
B. 13 years
C. 23 years
D. 25 years

16. What is the most common mode of revelation mentioned?

A. Inspiration in a dream
B. Through Angel Jibril
C. A voice from the sky
D. Written tablets

17. What was the most intense form of revelation for the Prophet (pbuh)?

A. Through dreams
B. Sound of a bell
C. Angel in human form
D. Written message

18. Who was one of the main scribes of the Prophet (pbuh) who wrote down revelations?

A. Abdullah ibn Mas‘ud
B. Zayd ibn Thabit
C. Abu Hurairah
D. Ali ibn Abi Talib

19. How was the arrangement of verses and Surahs decided?

A. By Caliphs after the Prophet’s death
B. Prophet himself under divine guidance
C. By companions in Medina
D. Random order during compilation

20. In which month did the Prophet (pbuh) review the Qur’an with Angel Jibril each year?

A. Muharram
B. Safar
C. Ramadan
D. Dhul-Hijjah

21. How many times did the Prophet review the Qur’an with Jibril in his final year?

A. Once
B. Twice
C. Three times
D. Four times

22. Which verse is believed to be the last complete revelation?

A. Surah Al-Baqarah 2:286
B. Surah Al-Ma’idah 5:3
C. Surah Al-Nas 114:6
D. Surah Al-Kawthar 108:3

23. Where was the last verse revealed?

A. In Mecca during Hajj
B. In Medina during Ramadan
C. In Medina after Eid
D. In Ta’if during a treaty

24. What is one key reason why the Qur’an is considered miraculous?

A. It is very long
B. It rhymes in Arabic
C. Its unmatched language and accuracy
D. It has many stories

25. Which Surah predicted the Romans’ victory over Persians?

A. Surah Ar-Rum
B. Surah Yusuf
C. Surah Hud
D. Surah Yasin

26. Which verse promises the Qur’an’s preservation by Allah?

A. Surah Al-Ikhlas 112:1–4
B. Surah Al-Hijr 15:9
C. Surah Al-Fil 105:1–5
D. Surah Al-Qadr 97:1–5

27. What is the primary purpose of Qur’anic revelation?

A. To record history
B. To guide humanity
C. To replace Hadith
D. To create poetry

28. Why was the Qur’an revealed gradually over 23 years?

A. To keep scribes busy
B. To suit events and needs of Muslims
C. To compete with poets
D. To avoid memorisation difficulty

29. What happened during the Year of Sorrow (619 CE) in terms of revelation?

A. Revelation stopped permanently
B. Comforting Surahs were revealed
C. First Medinan Surahs were revealed
D. Laws of Zakah revealed

30. Which Surah emphasises purity and rejection of idols in early Medina?

A. Surah Al-Muddaththir
B. Surah Al-Kafirun
C. Surah Al-Ikhlas
D. Surah Al-Nas

Answer key and explanations

1. Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The first revelation was in 610 CE when the Prophet (pbuh) was 40 years old.

2. Correct Answer: B
Explanation: He was in the Cave of Hira, where he often retreated for reflection.

3. Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Angel Jibril brought the revelation from Allah.

4. Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The first words were “Read in the name of your Lord” from Surah Al-‘Alaq.

5. Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The first verses are in Surah Al-‘Alaq (96:1–5).

6. Correct Answer: B
Explanation: He returned home trembling and asked Khadijah (RA) to wrap him.

7. Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Khadijah (RA), his wife, was the first to believe.

8. Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Waraqa bin Nawfal confirmed the experience matched earlier prophets.

9. Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The pause in revelation is called the Fatrah.

10. Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Surah Al-Muddaththir instructed him to arise and warn.

11. Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The House of Arqam was the secret meeting place.

12. Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Meccan revelations focused on Tawhid and stories of prophets.

13. Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Hijrah to Medina was in 622 CE.

14. Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Medinan revelations covered social, legal, and community matters.

15. Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The Qur’an was revealed over 23 years.

16. Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Most revelation came via Angel Jibril.

17. Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The sound of a bell was the most intense form of wahi.

18. Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Zayd ibn Thabit was a key scribe of revelation.

19. Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Arrangement was by Prophet (pbuh) under divine guidance.

20. Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The Prophet revised the Qur’an in Ramadan each year with Jibril.

21. Correct Answer: B
Explanation: In the final year, the revision was done twice.

22. Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Surah Al-Ma’idah 5:3 is considered the last complete verse.

23. Correct Answer: A
Explanation: It was revealed in Mecca during the Farewell Hajj.

24. Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The Qur’an’s language and content are unmatched in history.

25. Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Surah Ar-Rum predicted the Romans’ victory.

26. Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Surah Al-Hijr 15:9 promises preservation of the Qur’an.

27. Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The Qur’an’s main purpose is to guide humanity.

28. Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Gradual revelation suited events and needs of early Muslims.

29. Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Comforting Surahs were revealed to support the Prophet in grief.

30. Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Surah Al-Kafirun rejects idol worship and promotes purity.