The People of Midian MCQs with Answer
Who was the prophet sent to guide the people of Midian?
A) Prophet Nuh (AS)
B) Prophet Lut (AS)
C) Prophet Shu’ayb (AS)
D) Prophet Musa (AS)
What was the main sin of the people of Midian?
A) Idol worship
B) Dishonest trade and fraud
C) Oppressing the poor
D) Gambling and drinking
Which nation did the people of Midian resemble in their corruption?
A) The people of Thamud
B) The people of Saba
C) The people of Ad
D) The people of Lut (AS)
Where is Midian believed to have been located?
A) Present-day Egypt
B) Near the Red Sea in Arabia
C) In the Persian Empire
D) In the Nile Valley
How did the people of Midian cheat in trade?
A) They used false weights and measures
B) They charged high taxes
C) They stole goods from merchants
D) They banned foreign traders
What was Prophet Shu’ayb’s (AS) main message to the people of Midian?
A) To stop idol worship
B) To be fair and honest in business
C) To migrate to another land
D) To build a temple for Allah
How did the people of Midian react to Shu’ayb’s (AS) message?
A) They accepted and repented
B) They ignored him
C) They mocked and threatened him
D) They debated with him peacefully
What did the people of Midian say to Shu’ayb (AS) when he warned them?
A) “You are the wisest among us.”
B) “We will exile you if you continue preaching.”
C) “We believe in your God.”
D) “Teach us the secrets of trade.”
What punishment did Allah send upon the people of Midian?
A) A severe earthquake
B) A mighty flood
C) A rain of stones
D) A strong hurricane
What happened to those who believed in Prophet Shu’ayb (AS)?
A) They were also destroyed
B) They migrated with him to safety
C) They were given great wealth
D) They became the rulers of Midian
How is the story of the people of Midian mentioned in the Quran?
A) As a lesson against dishonesty
B) As a warning to the Israelites
C) As a prophecy about the future
D) As a command to fight evil
What did Prophet Shu’ayb (AS) ask the people of Midian to do?
A) Offer more sacrifices
B) Give up their wealth
C) Worship only Allah and deal fairly
D) Build a temple in his honor
Which Surah of the Quran mentions the people of Midian?
A) Surah Al-A’raf
B) Surah Yaseen
C) Surah Al-Fatiha
D) Surah Al-Ikhlas
What was the economic status of the people of Midian before their destruction?
A) They were among the wealthiest traders
B) They were poor farmers
C) They depended on foreign aid
D) They were mainly hunters
What was the final reaction of the people of Midian to Shu’ayb’s (AS) call?
A) They repented and sought forgiveness
B) They drove him and his followers away
C) They fought against him in battle
D) They asked for more time to reform
What did the people of Midian demand from Shu’ayb (AS) to prove his message?
A) A miraculous sign from Allah
B) A new law for trade
C) A book written by angels
D) A promise of wealth
What was Prophet Shu’ayb (AS) known for besides his prophethood?
A) His strength in battle
B) His wisdom and eloquence
C) His ability to heal the sick
D) His power over nature
How long did Prophet Shu’ayb (AS) preach to the people of Midian?
A) A few days
B) Several years
C) One year
D) A few months
Which other prophet is said to have lived among the Midianites for some time?
A) Prophet Musa (AS)
B) Prophet Ibrahim (AS)
C) Prophet Yusuf (AS)
D) Prophet Isa (AS)
Who were the ancestors of the people of Midian?
A) The descendants of Ismail (AS)
B) The descendants of Ibrahim (AS)
C) The descendants of Ad
D) The descendants of Nuh (AS)
How did the people of Midian compare to the people of Lut (AS)?
A) They committed the same sins
B) They were worse in their disbelief
C) They were mainly dishonest in trade
D) They were known for their piety
What lesson does the story of Midian teach?
A) The consequences of economic injustice
B) The importance of war
C) The benefits of idol worship
D) The need for magical powers
What did Prophet Shu’ayb (AS) warn would happen if the people did not change?
A) They would become poor
B) They would be destroyed
C) They would lose their trade empire
D) They would be exiled
What type of destruction did Allah send upon Midian?
A) A storm and an earthquake
B) A plague of locusts
C) A great flood
D) Fire from the sky
Which other nation was destroyed in a similar manner to Midian?
A) The people of Thamud
B) The people of Nineveh
C) The people of Babylon
D) The people of Persia
What did Prophet Shu’ayb (AS) say after the destruction of Midian?
A) “Indeed, my Lord is just.”
B) “They deserved another chance.”
C) “I wish they had listened.”
D) “We should rebuild this city.”