How many Surahs are there in the Holy Quran?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Islamic Studies question asks: How many Surahs are there in the Holy Quran? The correct choice is A. 114. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. 114 ✓
- B. 120
Why not B: 120 is incorrect; the Quran has 114 Surahs.
- C. 99
Why not C: 99 refers to the number of Beautiful Names of Allah, not Surahs.
- D. 30
Why not D: 30 is the number of Juz (paras) in the Quran.
Correct answer
A. 114
Explanation
114 (option A) is the accepted answer to “How many Surahs are there in the Holy Quran”. Option B (120) is wrong: 120 is incorrect; the Quran has 114 Surahs. Option C (99) is wrong: 99 refers to the number of Beautiful Names of Allah, not Surahs. Option D (30) is wrong: 30 is the number of Juz (paras) in the Quran. Keep 114 as the Islamic Studies fact for this stem.
Source: Ulum al-Quran — standard Qur'anic sciences references
Tags: Quran
Relevant exams: NTS GAT General, PPSC Lecturer
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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