Which Surah of the Quran is known as the Heart of the Quran?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Islamic Studies MCQ checks one syllabus fact. Candidates use it for PPSC Lecturer practice.
The question is: “Which Surah of the Quran is known as the Heart of the Quran?”
The accepted answer is B. Surah Yasin. According to a well-known hadith tradition, Surah Yasin is referred to as the Heart (Qalb) of the Quran. It is Surah number 36.
- A. Surah Al-Fatihah
Why not A: Al-Fatihah is called Umm al-Kitab (Mother of the Book), not the Heart.
- B. Surah Yasin ✓
- C. Surah Al-Ikhlas
Why not C: Al-Ikhlas is often called one-third of the Quran in reward, not the Heart.
- D. Surah Al-Mulk
Why not D: Al-Mulk is associated with intercession in the grave, not called the Heart.
Correct answer
B. Surah Yasin
Explanation
According to a well-known hadith tradition, Surah Yasin is referred to as the Heart (Qalb) of the Quran. It is Surah number 36.
Source: Hadith literature (Tirmidhi and related narrations)
Tags: Quran, Hadith
Relevant exams: PPSC Lecturer
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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