Juz 1-3: Comprehension Quiz

Have you read the translation of Juz 1-3 thus far? 

Have you listened to all of the class recordings so far? 

How many surahs are there in the Qur’an? 

The current Qur’an that we are using is in chronological order (i.e. in order of revelation)

According to a hadith, which phrase is closer to the isme adham (greatest name of God) than the pupil is to the white of the eye? 

Which of the following is NOT a possible explanation of the huruf al-muqatta? 

When God says that He “guides” or he “misguides” what type of guidance or leading astray is He referring to? 

Who are the Bani Isra’il? Check all that apply?

Of the ~6200 verses of the Qur’an, how many have to do with Islamic laws? 

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Medinan surahs?

What is the purpose of Islamic laws? 

Which are the three stories told in verses 258-260 of Surat al-Baqarah about God’s power over life, death, and resurrection? Check all that apply

What does God promise about charity?

Which etiquette does God emphasize about charity?

What does God promise about usury (riba)?

Who was ‘Imrān? Check all that apply 

When is Prophet Zakariyyah’s prayer for a child made and answered? 

Which argument does God use to say that Ibrahim was NOT  a Christian or a Jew, but rather a hanif/muslim? Explain your answer in your own words. 

What is the Qur’anic usage of the term “Muslim”?

What was the pact with the Messengers mentioned in verses 81-83