Divisions of the Qur'an
17 Grade 8 Religious Education (IRE) questions on Divisions of the Qur'an, with worked marking schemes. 17 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
1 markEach Juzuu of the Qur'an is further divided into two halves. What is each of these halves called?
A. Ayah
B. Hizb
C. Manzil
D. Ruku
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1 markAisha is preparing to read a portion of the Qur'an each day so as to complete it in thirty days during Ramadan. Her teacher advises her to read one of the thirty roughly equal parts the Qur'an is divided into for this purpose. What is each of these parts called?
A. Surah
B. Ayah
C. Juz
D. Ruku
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1 markThe smallest complete unit of the Qur'an, often translated as a 'verse' or 'sign', is called an:
A. Ayah
B. Hizb
C. Surah
D. Juzuu
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1 markThe longest Surah in the Qur'an, which contains the famous Ayatul Kursi, is:
A. Al-Kahf
B. Al-Baqarah
C. Al-Fatihah
D. Yasin
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1 markSurahs that were revealed to the Prophet (SAW) before the migration to Madinah are described as:
A. Madani
B. Madaniyyah
C. Makki
D. Hizb
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1 markThe very first Surah of the Qur'an, recited in every unit of the daily prayer, is:
A. Al-Ikhlas
B. Al-Baqarah
C. An-Nas
D. Al-Fatihah
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1 markFatma notices that surahs revealed to the Prophet (S.A.W.) before the migration to Madinah mostly emphasise belief in Allah, the Hereafter and Tawheed, while later ones address laws and community life. The earlier group of surahs is correctly called:
A. Madani surahs
B. Makki surahs
C. Juz surahs
D. Manzil surahs
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B. Makki surahs
Question 8
1 markA learner counts the chapters in his copy of the Qur'an. The correct total number of Surahs he should find is:
A. 110
B. 124
C. 104
D. 114
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4 marksState four ways in which dividing the Qur'an into 30 Juzuu benefits Muslims.
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1 mark each for any four: makes it easier to recite the whole Qur'an over 30 days especially in Ramadhan; helps in planning and organising recitation/memorisation; makes it easier to complete Qur'an in Taraweeh prayers; helps teachers assign portions to learners; enables tracking of reading progress; makes reference and location of passages easier.
Question 10
1 markWhile discussing the structure of the Qur'an, Hamza notes that it is made up of chapters, and that these chapters vary greatly in length, from the longest to one with only three verses. What is the term for a chapter of the Qur'an?
A. Juz
B. Hizb
C. Surah
D. Manzil
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1 markMost Surahs of the Qur'an begin with the phrase 'Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Rahim'. Which Surah is the well-known exception that does NOT begin with the Basmalah?
A. At-Tawbah
B. Al-Ikhlas
C. Al-Falaq
D. An-Nas
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1 markFatuma wants to complete reciting the whole Qur'an in seven days by reading one section each day. Which division of the Qur'an into seven parts should she follow?
A. Juzuu
B. Ruku
C. Hizb
D. Manzil
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1 markThe Qur'an is divided into 30 equal parts to make recitation easier, especially during the month of Ramadhan. What is the Arabic name for one of these 30 parts?
A. Ayah
B. Ruku
C. Surah
D. Juzuu
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1 markA teacher tells the class that the Qur'an contains 114 of these, each with its own name such as Al-Fatihah and Al-Baqarah. She is referring to the:
A. Surahs
B. Manzils
C. Juzuu
D. Ayat
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1 markTo help students who want to complete reading the whole Qur'an in thirty days of Ramadhan, the teacher advises them to read one of its thirty equal parts each day. What is each of these thirty parts called?
A. A Juz
B. A Hizb
C. A Ruku
D. A Sajdah
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4 marksDifferentiate between a Surah and an Ayah as used in the study of the Qur'an.
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Surah (2 marks): a chapter of the Qur'an; the Qur'an has 114 surahs, each with a name and a defined number of verses. Ayah (2 marks): a verse; the smallest unit/statement within a surah; a surah is made up of several ayat.
Question 17
4 marksSurahs of the Qur'an are classified according to where they were revealed.
(a) Name the two categories of Surahs based on place of revelation.
(b) State one characteristic that distinguishes them.
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(a) Makkan (Makki) surahs and Madinan (Madani) surahs - 2 marks, 1 each. (b) Any one distinction - 2 marks: Makkan surahs were revealed before the Hijrah while Madinan were revealed after it; OR Makkan surahs generally deal with faith/tawhid, resurrection and are shorter, while Madinan deal with laws, social/legal matters and are generally longer.
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