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Stories of the Qur’an – Quiz Book

There are 400 engaging questions spread over 50 quizzes in this unique book which aims to test the reader’s knowledge about the personalities and incidents mentioned in the Qur’an. Stories of the Qur’an – Quiz Book is extremely handy in familiarizing young adults with the lives of the prophets and righteous individuals. It can also be used in quiz competitions and fun-based learning activities. The questions are of varying difficulty levels to engage readers of different backgrounds. Each question is accompanied by four options, only one of which is correct. The answers are provided at the end of each quiz, along with relevant verses of the Quran that serve as evidence for the correct answer.

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Book Sample

  1. How did Iblees describe the forbidden tree to Adam and Hawwa?
  1. Tree of Knowledge
  2. Tree of Salvation
  3. Tree of Wisdom
  4. Tree of Eternity
  1. Where was young Yusuf sold as a slave?
  1. Egypt
  2. Madyan
  3. Canaan
  4. Greece
  1. Who insisted on adopting infant Musa as a son rather than killing him?
  1. Pharaoh’s servants
  2. Qarun
  3. A family in Madyan
  4. Pharaoh’s wife
  1. What became of Yunus after he was cast into the sea from the ship?
  1. Drowned
  2. Swallowed by a fish
  3. Saved by an angel
  4. Swam to the shore
  1. Whose people worshipped an idol named Baal?
  1. Ilyas
  2. Ayyub
  3. Harun
  4. Nuh

Answer Key and Explanation:

1. [d] “Then Satan whispered to him; he said: O Adam, shall I direct you to the tree of eternity and possession that will not deteriorate?” (Ta Ha 20: 120)

2. [a] “And the one from Egypt who bought him said to his wife: Make his residence comfortable. Perhaps he will benefit us, or we will adopt him as a son…” (Yusuf 12: 21)

3. [d] “And the wife of Pharaoh said: [He will be] a comfort of the eye for me and for you. Do not kill him; perhaps he may benefit us, or we may adopt him as a son. And they perceived not.” (al-Qasas 28: 9)

4. [b] “[Mention] when he ran away to the laden ship. And he drew lots and was among the losers. Then the fish swallowed him, while he was blameworthy.” (Al-Ṣaaffaat 37: 140-142)

5. [a] “And indeed, Ilyas was from among the messengers, when he said to his people: Will you not fear Allah? Do you call upon Ba‘l and leave the best of creators – Allah, your Lord and the Lord of your first forefathers?” (Al-Ṣaaffaat 37: 123-126)

Get Access to the Book

You can buy Stories of the Qur’an – Quiz Book in hardcover at bookstores across various countries. You can also purchase it online from the following bookstores, many of which offer international shipping.

About the Author

Ammar Awais is a resident of Islamabad, Pakistan. In addition to being an expert on Islamic finance and capital markets, he is an active researcher of the Quran and Sunnah. He manages IslamExplained.info and also writes regularly for other Islamic publications 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.