Compilation of the Quran MCQs with Answer
Who was the first Caliph after the death of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) who initiated the compilation of the Quran?
A) Caliph Umar ibn Al-Khattab
B) Caliph Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq
C) Caliph Uthman ibn Affan
D) Caliph Ali ibn Abi Talib
What was the primary reason for the compilation of the Quran during the Caliphate of Abu Bakr?
A) To preserve the Quran after the Battle of Yarmouk
B) To create a standard copy of the Quran
C) To prevent any changes to the text
D) To ensure that the Quran was available in written form for all
Who was assigned the task of compiling the Quran under Caliph Abu Bakr’s order?
A) Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib
B) Zayd ibn Thabit
C) Ubayy ibn Ka’b
D) Abdullah ibn Mas’ud
What was the method used to compile the Quran during the time of Abu Bakr?
A) Dictation by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
B) Collecting written pieces and memorized portions
C) Collecting only the memorized verses
D) Transcribing from oral narrations
Which Caliph is credited with the official compilation of the Quran into one book?
A) Caliph Umar ibn Al-Khattab
B) Caliph Uthman ibn Affan
C) Caliph Ali ibn Abi Talib
D) Caliph Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq
Why was the Quran compiled into a single book during the Caliphate of Uthman?
A) To ensure that there were no discrepancies in the Quran
B) To create a version in different dialects
C) To make the Quran accessible in written form
D) To collect all the Hadiths
How many copies of the Quran were sent out during the Caliphate of Uthman?
A) One
B) Three
C) Five
D) Several copies to different regions
What was the main reason Uthman ordered the destruction of all personal copies of the Quran?
A) To prevent errors in the transmission of the text
B) To standardize the Quranic script
C) To make the Quran available to everyone
D) To remove any unwanted verses
The Quran was compiled in which script during the time of Uthman?
A) Early Arabic script
B) Modern Arabic script
C) Script used by the Prophet’s companions
D) Kufic script
Who wrote the first official copy of the Quran during the compilation under Uthman?
A) Ali ibn Abi Talib
B) Zayd ibn Thabit
C) Abdullah ibn Mas’ud
D) Ubayy ibn Ka’b
What is the primary significance of the compilation of the Quran under Uthman’s rule?
A) Ensuring the consistency of the Quranic text
B) Rewriting the Quran for every Muslim
C) Adding explanations to the Quranic verses
D) Standardizing the translation of the Quran
What was the initial form of the Quran before the official compilation?
A) It was available only orally
B) It was written on various materials such as bones and leaves
C) It was transcribed into books by the companions
D) It was written in multiple languages
The process of compiling the Quran during the time of Abu Bakr was carried out after which major event?
A) The death of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
B) The Battle of Uhud
C) The Battle of Yarmouk
D) The Night Journey
Which companion of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is known for having played a major role in collecting the Quran during Abu Bakr’s time?
A) Ubayy ibn Ka’b
B) Zayd ibn Thabit
C) Abdullah ibn Umar
D) Ali ibn Abi Talib
What was the condition of the Quran before the compilation under Caliph Abu Bakr?
A) Fully compiled and available to the public
B) Only memorized by people
C) In fragments and not yet organized
D) Compiled into multiple versions
Which group of people was primarily responsible for memorizing the Quran in the early years of Islam?
A) Scholars
B) Angels
C) Sahabah (companions of the Prophet)
D) Non-believers
What is the primary reason for the compilation of the Quran under the leadership of Uthman?
A) To translate it into different languages
B) To create an official and unified version
C) To make it available for public reading
D) To clarify doubts about its content
How was the Quran revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?
A) All at once
B) In fragments over a period of 23 years
C) During his Night Journey
D) Through dreams and visions
Which group of companions were specifically involved in writing down the Quran during Prophet Muhammad’s lifetime?
A) The Ansar
B) The scribes of the Prophet
C) The early Muslims in Makkah
D) The family of the Prophet
What is the term used to describe the compilation of the Quran into a standardized book form under Caliph Uthman?
A) Al-Mushaf Al-Sahih
B) Al-Mushaf Al-Mukhtasar
C) Al-Mushaf Al-‘Uthmani
D) Al-Mushaf Al-Qurani
How did Uthman standardize the Quranic text?
A) By adding vowels and diacritics
B) By rewriting it in multiple languages
C) By translating it into foreign languages
D) By creating different versions for different regions
Which of the following is true about the Quran during the time of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?
A) It was compiled into a single book
B) It was written down and compiled after the Prophet’s death
C) It was memorized by a few people only
D) It was available in multiple books
What was the role of Zayd ibn Thabit in the compilation of the Quran?
A) He was the first person to write down the Quran
B) He was the head of the committee for compiling the Quran
C) He led the writing of the Quran on parchment
D) He was one of the main scribes during the Prophet’s life
Which of the following materials were used to write down the Quran before it was compiled?
A) Leather
B) Bones and leaves
C) Papyrus
D) Gold and silver
How many official copies of the Quran were distributed during Caliph Uthman’s time?
A) Two
B) Five
C) Seven
D) Several to different regions
What happened to the unofficial copies of the Quran after the compilation under Uthman?
A) They were preserved for future generations
B) They were destroyed to avoid confusion
C) They were translated into other languages
D) They were stored in libraries
What is the term for the early memorization of the Quran by companions of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?
A) Al-Hifz
B) Al-Tafsir
C) Al-Sahifa
D) Al-Riyadh