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Prophets in Islam (Anbiya) MCQs 2026

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  1. Q1 hard

    Which prophet is mentioned in the Quran as being given exceptional patience and steadfastness alongside Ayyub and Dhul-Kifl

    1. A Ismail (AS)
    2. B Idris (AS)
    3. C Ilyas (AS)
    4. D Yunus (AS)
    💡 Explanation:

    Ismail (AS) is described in the Quran as patient and steadfast, alongside other patient prophets.

  2. Q2 medium

    How many prophets, according to Islamic tradition, are believed to be "Ulul Azm" — possessors of the highest degree of steadfastness and resolve

    1. A Three
    2. B Four
    3. C Five
    4. D Seven
    💡 Explanation:

    Five prophets — Nuh, Ibrahim, Musa, Isa, and Muhammad (peace be upon them) — are recognized as Ulul Azm.

  3. Q3 medium

    Which five prophets are recognized as "Ulul Azm" (possessors of firm resolve)

    1. A Adam, Nuh, Ibrahim, Musa, Isa
    2. B Nuh, Ibrahim, Musa, Isa, Muhammad
    3. C Ibrahim, Ismail, Ishaq, Yaqub, Yusuf
    4. D Musa, Harun, Dawud, Sulayman, Isa
    💡 Explanation:

    The five Ulul Azm prophets are Nuh, Ibrahim, Musa, Isa, and Muhammad (peace be upon them all).

  4. Q4 medium

    Which prophet was sent to the people of Madyan, known for cheating in trade and business dealings

    1. A Hud (AS)
    2. B Salih (AS)
    3. C Shuayb (AS)
    4. D Lut (AS)
    💡 Explanation:

    Shuayb (AS) was sent to the people of Madyan, who were notorious for fraudulent trade practices.

  5. Q5 medium

    Which prophet, nephew of Ibrahim (AS), was sent to a people known for grave immorality, whose city was subsequently destroyed

    1. A Hud (AS)
    2. B Salih (AS)
    3. C Lut (AS)
    4. D Shuayb (AS)
    💡 Explanation:

    Lut (Lot, AS), Ibrahim's nephew, was sent to warn a people whose immoral practices led to their city's destruction.

  6. Q6 medium

    Which prophet was sent to the people of Ad, who were known for their great physical strength and pride

    1. A Hud (AS)
    2. B Salih (AS)
    3. C Shuayb (AS)
    4. D Lut (AS)
    💡 Explanation:

    Hud (AS) was sent as a warner to the people of Ad, known for their strength and arrogance.

  7. Q7 easy

    Which prophet was born miraculously to Maryam (Mary) without a father

    1. A Yahya (AS)
    2. B Isa (AS)
    3. C Zakariya (AS)
    4. D Idris (AS)
    💡 Explanation:

    Isa (Jesus, AS) was born miraculously to Maryam (AS) without a biological father, as described in the Quran.

  8. Q8 medium

    Which prophet was the son of Zakariya (AS), born in his father's old age as an answer to prayer

    1. A Yahya (AS)
    2. B Isa (AS)
    3. C Idris (AS)
    4. D Ilyas (AS)
    💡 Explanation:

    Yahya (John the Baptist, AS) was born to the elderly Zakariya (AS) in answer to his sincere prayer.

  9. Q9 medium

    Which prophet, father of Sulayman (AS), was given the Zaboor (Psalms) and known for his beautiful voice in praising Allah

    1. A Dawud (AS)
    2. B Musa (AS)
    3. C Ibrahim (AS)
    4. D Zakariya (AS)
    💡 Explanation:

    Dawud (David, AS) was given the Zaboor and is remembered for his melodious recitation in praise of Allah.

  10. Q10 medium

    Which prophet is described in the Quran as having been raised up to Allah, and Muslims believe he will return before the Day of Judgment

    1. A Musa (AS)
    2. B Isa (AS)
    3. C Ibrahim (AS)
    4. D Ismail (AS)
    💡 Explanation:

    Isa (AS) is believed to have been raised to Allah and will return before the Day of Judgment, according to Islamic belief.

  11. Q11 easy

    Which prophet-king is known for his exceptional wisdom, his ability to communicate with animals and jinn, and his vast kingdom

    1. A Dawud (AS)
    2. B Sulayman (AS)
    3. C Yusuf (AS)
    4. D Zakariya (AS)
    💡 Explanation:

    Sulayman (Solomon, AS) is described in the Quran as possessing extraordinary wisdom and control over jinn and animals.

  12. Q12 hard

    Which prophet is described in the Quran as being raised to a high station and associated with piety and knowledge, an early ancestor of Nuh (AS)

    1. A Idris (AS)
    2. B Shuayb (AS)
    3. C Ilyas (AS)
    4. D Hud (AS)
    💡 Explanation:

    Idris (Enoch, AS) is described in the Quran as having been raised to a high station.

  13. Q13 medium

    Which prophet was sent to the people of Thamud, associated with the miraculous she-camel

    1. A Hud (AS)
    2. B Salih (AS)
    3. C Shuayb (AS)
    4. D Lut (AS)
    💡 Explanation:

    Salih (AS) was sent to the Thamud people, with the she-camel serving as a divine sign for them.

  14. Q14 medium

    Which prophet's son was almost sacrificed in a test of obedience, an event commemorated during Eid-ul-Adha

    1. A Ismail (AS), son of Ibrahim
    2. B Ishaq (AS), son of Ibrahim
    3. C Yusuf (AS), son of Yaqub
    4. D Harun (AS), son of Imran
    💡 Explanation:

    Islamic tradition holds that Ismail (AS) was the son whom Ibrahim (AS) was commanded to sacrifice, later replaced with a ram.

  15. Q15 medium

    Which prophet is renowned for his exceptional patience through prolonged illness and suffering

    1. A Ayyub (AS)
    2. B Yunus (AS)
    3. C Yusuf (AS)
    4. D Zakariya (AS)
    💡 Explanation:

    Ayyub (Job, AS) is renowned in Islamic tradition for his extraordinary patience during severe illness and loss.

  16. Q16 easy

    Who was Musa's (AS) brother, also a prophet, who assisted him in his mission

    1. A Harun (AS)
    2. B Yusha (AS)
    3. C Yunus (AS)
    4. D Zakariya (AS)
    💡 Explanation:

    Harun (AS) was Musa's brother and fellow prophet who supported his mission.

  17. Q17 medium

    Which prophet was swallowed by a large fish after leaving his people in frustration

    1. A Ayyub (AS)
    2. B Yunus (AS)
    3. C Ilyas (AS)
    4. D Idris (AS)
    💡 Explanation:

    Yunus (Jonah, AS) was swallowed by a great fish after departing from his people without divine permission.

  18. Q18 easy

    Which prophet was sold into slavery by his own brothers and later rose to a position of authority in Egypt

    1. A Yusuf (AS)
    2. B Yunus (AS)
    3. C Musa (AS)
    4. D Ayyub (AS)
    💡 Explanation:

    Yusuf (Joseph, AS) was sold into slavery by his brothers and later became a trusted official in Egypt.

  19. Q19 easy

    Which prophet is honored with the title "Khalilullah" (Friend of Allah)

    1. A Musa (AS)
    2. B Ibrahim (AS)
    3. C Isa (AS)
    4. D Nuh (AS)
    💡 Explanation:

    Ibrahim (AS) is given the title Khalilullah, meaning the intimate friend of Allah.

  20. Q20 easy

    Which two prophets, father and son, are credited with rebuilding the Kaaba

    1. A Nuh and Sam
    2. B Ibrahim and Ismail
    3. C Ishaq and Yaqub
    4. D Musa and Harun
    💡 Explanation:

    Ibrahim (AS) and his son Ismail (AS) rebuilt the Kaaba according to Islamic tradition.

  21. Q21 medium

    Which prophet is honored with the title "Kalimullah" (One who spoke directly to Allah)

    1. A Ibrahim (AS)
    2. B Musa (AS)
    3. C Isa (AS)
    4. D Dawud (AS)
    💡 Explanation:

    Musa (AS) is given the title Kalimullah for speaking directly with Allah.

  22. Q22 easy

    Which prophet led the Israelites out of Egypt, confronting Pharaoh

    1. A Ibrahim (AS)
    2. B Musa (AS)
    3. C Yusuf (AS)
    4. D Sulayman (AS)
    💡 Explanation:

    Musa (AS) led the Israelites out of Egyptian bondage, confronting Pharaoh with divine signs.

  23. Q23 easy

    Which Surah of the Quran is entirely dedicated to narrating the story of Prophet Yusuf (AS)

    1. A Surah Yunus
    2. B Surah Yusuf
    3. C Surah Hud
    4. D Surah Ibrahim
    💡 Explanation:

    Surah Yusuf is uniquely devoted entirely to the story of Prophet Yusuf (AS).

  24. Q24 easy

    Which prophet is known as the builder of a great ark to save believers from a devastating flood

    1. A Ibrahim (AS)
    2. B Nuh (AS)
    3. C Musa (AS)
    4. D Yunus (AS)
    💡 Explanation:

    Prophet Nuh (Noah, AS) built the ark to save believers from the great flood.

  25. Q25 easy

    Who is considered the first prophet and also the first human created, in Islamic belief

    1. A Nuh (AS)
    2. B Adam (AS)
    3. C Idris (AS)
    4. D Ibrahim (AS)
    💡 Explanation:

    Adam (AS) is regarded as the first human and the first prophet in Islamic tradition.

  26. Q26 medium

    According to the Quranic narrative, one of Nuh's (AS) own family members refused to board the ark and was lost in the flood. Who was this

    1. A His son
    2. B His wife
    3. C Both his son and his wife are mentioned as having rejected faith
    4. D His brother
    💡 Explanation:

    The Quran describes both Nuh's son and his wife as having rejected the message and perished, despite their family connection.

  27. Q27 hard

    The Quran describes the ark of Nuh (AS) eventually coming to rest on which location

    1. A Mount Judi
    2. B Mount Ararat (as per other traditions, though Quran specifies differently)
    3. C Mount Sinai
    4. D Mount Uhud
    💡 Explanation:

    The Quran (Surah Hud, 11:44) specifically names Mount Judi as where the ark came to rest.

  28. Q28 easy

    The well of Zamzam, still flowing today near the Kaaba, is associated with which event in the story of Ibrahim (AS) and his family

    1. A Its miraculous appearance to save Hajar and infant Ismail from thirst
    2. B A well dug by Ibrahim personally
    3. C A well that appeared during Hajj rituals later
    4. D A well associated with Ishaq's birth
    💡 Explanation:

    The Zamzam well miraculously appeared to save Hajar and the infant Ismail from severe thirst in the desert, according to tradition.

  29. Q29 medium

    The ritual of Sa'i, walking between Safa and Marwah during Hajj, commemorates which specific act

    1. A Hajar's desperate search for water for her infant son Ismail
    2. B Ibrahim's journey to sacrifice Ismail
    3. C Musa's journey to Mount Sinai
    4. D Muhammad's Hijrah journey
    💡 Explanation:

    The Sa'i ritual commemorates Hajar's frantic search between the hills of Safa and Marwah, seeking water for her thirsty infant son.

  30. Q30 medium

    Which prophet is described as having preached for approximately 950 years, according to the Quran, before the great flood

    1. A Adam (AS)
    2. B Nuh (AS)
    3. C Idris (AS)
    4. D Ibrahim (AS)
    💡 Explanation:

    The Quran (29:14) describes Nuh (AS) as having lived among his people, calling them to faith, for 950 years before the flood.

  31. Q31 medium

    Which two sons of Ibrahim (AS) are recognized as prophets

    1. A Ismail and Ishaq
    2. B Ismail and Lut
    3. C Ishaq and Yaqub
    4. D Ismail and Yaqub
    💡 Explanation:

    Ibrahim (AS) had two sons who became prophets: Ismail (AS), through Hajar, and Ishaq (AS), through Sarah.

  32. Q32 easy

    Which wife of Ibrahim (AS) was the mother of Ismail (AS)

    1. A Hajar
    2. B Sarah
    3. C Zulaikha
    4. D Asiyah
    💡 Explanation:

    Hajar (Hagar) was the mother of Ismail (AS), later left with him near the site that became the Zamzam well and Kaaba.

  33. Q33 medium

    Which tyrannical king is traditionally associated with confronting and attempting to punish Ibrahim (AS) for his monotheistic teaching

    1. A Nimrod
    2. B Pharaoh
    3. C Nebuchadnezzar
    4. D Ashurbanipal
    💡 Explanation:

    Nimrod is traditionally identified as the king who confronted Ibrahim (AS) and attempted to punish him by fire for his monotheistic message.

  34. Q34 easy

    How did Allah protect Ibrahim (AS) when he was thrown into a fire by his opponents

    1. A The fire was made cool and safe for him
    2. B He was saved through a hidden tunnel
    3. C Rain extinguished the fire naturally
    4. D He was rescued by angels physically carrying him away
    💡 Explanation:

    The Quran describes Allah commanding the fire to become cool and peaceful for Ibrahim, sparing him unharmed.

  35. Q35 easy

    Which wife of Ibrahim (AS) was the mother of Ishaq (AS)

    1. A Hajar
    2. B Sarah
    3. C Zulaikha
    4. D Maryam
    💡 Explanation:

    Sarah was Ibrahim's wife who became the mother of Ishaq (AS) in her old age.

  36. Q36 hard

    Which prophet is associated with confronting the worship of Baal among his people, per Islamic tradition

    1. A Ilyas (AS)
    2. B Ilyasa (AS)
    3. C Yunus (AS)
    4. D Zakariya (AS)
    💡 Explanation:

    Ilyas (Elijah, AS) is traditionally associated with confronting the worship of the idol Baal among his people.

  37. Q37 medium

    Which prophet is described in the Quran as praying for a righteous son in his old age, resulting in the birth of Yahya (AS)

    1. A Zakariya (AS)
    2. B Ibrahim (AS)
    3. C Ismail (AS)
    4. D Ishaq (AS)
    💡 Explanation:

    Zakariya (AS) prayed earnestly for a righteous son despite his old age, resulting in the miraculous birth of Yahya (AS).

  38. Q38 medium

    Which righteous woman, wife of Pharaoh, is praised in the Quran for her faith despite living amid disbelief

    1. A Asiyah
    2. B Hajar
    3. C Sarah
    4. D Zulaikha
    💡 Explanation:

    Asiyah, Pharaoh's wife, is praised in the Quran as an example of unwavering faith despite her difficult circumstances.

  39. Q39 hard

    Who succeeded Musa (AS) in leadership of the Israelites after his death, according to Islamic and biblical tradition

    1. A Yusha bin Nun (Joshua)
    2. B Harun (AS)
    3. C Ilyas (AS)
    4. D Dawud (AS)
    💡 Explanation:

    Yusha bin Nun (Joshua) is understood in tradition to have succeeded Musa (AS) in leading the Israelites.

  40. Q40 medium

    Zakariya (AS) served as the guardian of which important female figure mentioned extensively in the Quran

    1. A Maryam (Mary, AS)
    2. B Hajar (AS)
    3. C Sarah (AS)
    4. D Asiyah (AS)
    💡 Explanation:

    Zakariya (AS) served as the guardian of Maryam (AS), as described in the Quran regarding her upbringing in the temple.

  41. Q41 medium

    Which wealthy but arrogant figure, associated with Musa's (AS) time, is mentioned in the Quran as being swallowed by the earth due to his arrogance

    1. A Qarun (Korah)
    2. B Firaun (Pharaoh)
    3. C Haman
    4. D Samiri
    💡 Explanation:

    Qarun, known for his immense wealth and arrogance, is described in Surah Al-Qasas as being swallowed into the earth as punishment.

  42. Q42 medium

    Who was the chief minister/advisor of Pharaoh mentioned in the Quran alongside the story of Musa (AS)

    1. A Haman
    2. B Qarun
    3. C Samiri
    4. D Balaam
    💡 Explanation:

    Haman is mentioned in the Quran as a close advisor and minister to Pharaoh, supporting his opposition to Musa.

  43. Q43 medium

    Who was the individual blamed for making the golden calf worshipped by some Israelites during Musa's (AS) absence at Mount Sinai

    1. A Haman
    2. B Qarun
    3. C As-Samiri
    4. D Harun (AS), mistakenly
    💡 Explanation:

    As-Samiri is identified in the Quran as the one responsible for crafting and encouraging worship of the golden calf.

  44. Q44 medium

    Which mountain is associated with Musa (AS) receiving divine revelation and speaking directly with Allah

    1. A Mount Uhud
    2. B Mount Sinai (Tur Sina)
    3. C Mount Arafat
    4. D Mount Hira
    💡 Explanation:

    Mount Sinai (Tur Sina) is the location associated with Musa's (AS) direct communication with Allah.

  45. Q45 medium

    While Musa (AS) was on Mount Sinai, who was left in charge to guide the Israelites

    1. A Harun (AS), his brother
    2. B Yusha bin Nun
    3. C Ilyas (AS)
    4. D Zakariya (AS)
    💡 Explanation:

    Harun (AS), Musa's brother, was left to guide the Israelites during Musa's absence at Mount Sinai.

  46. Q46 easy

    The parting of the sea, allowing Musa (AS) and the Israelites to escape Pharaoh's army, is a central miracle recorded in which context

    1. A The escape from Egypt across the Red Sea
    2. B The conquest of Jerusalem
    3. C The journey to Mount Sinai
    4. D The story of Qarun
    💡 Explanation:

    This miraculous parting of the sea allowed the Israelites to escape while Pharaoh's pursuing army was subsequently drowned.

  47. Q47 medium

    Yusuf (AS) eventually rose to which position of authority in Egypt

    1. A King of Egypt directly
    2. B Treasurer/Minister overseeing food resources
    3. C Chief judge only
    4. D Military commander only
    💡 Explanation:

    Yusuf (AS) was appointed to oversee Egypt's resources and treasury, particularly managing food supplies during years of famine.

  48. Q48 easy

    What specific skill did Yusuf (AS) possess that first brought him recognition in the ruler's court in Egypt

    1. A Interpretation of dreams
    2. B Military strategy
    3. C Poetry
    4. D Astronomy
    💡 Explanation:

    Yusuf's (AS) ability to accurately interpret dreams, including the ruler's dream about seven fat and seven lean cows, brought him recognition.

  49. Q49 medium

    Who was Yusuf's (AS) father, also a prophet, deeply grieved by his son's disappearance

    1. A Ishaq (AS)
    2. B Yaqub (AS)
    3. C Ibrahim (AS)
    4. D Ismail (AS)
    💡 Explanation:

    Yaqub (Jacob, AS), Yusuf's father, experienced deep grief over his son's disappearance, as described in Surah Yusuf.

  50. Q50 medium

    What is the name commonly given to the Queen mentioned in the Quran who visited Prophet Sulayman (AS)

    1. A Bilqis (Queen of Sheba)
    2. B Zenobia
    3. C Cleopatra
    4. D Hatshepsut
    💡 Explanation:

    Bilqis, the Queen of Sheba, is the figure described visiting Sulayman (AS) after learning of his message.

  51. Q51 medium

    The Hoopoe bird played a role in which prophet's story, bringing news of the Queen of Sheba

    1. A Dawud (AS)
    2. B Sulayman (AS)
    3. C Yusuf (AS)
    4. D Musa (AS)
    💡 Explanation:

    The Hoopoe bird informed Sulayman (AS) about the Queen of Sheba (Bilqis) and her kingdom, as described in Surah An-Naml.

  52. Q52 medium

    The Quran mentions Ibrahim's (AS) father, though not accepting his message, by which name

    1. A Azar
    2. B Tarikh
    3. C Nimrod
    4. D Haran
    💡 Explanation:

    The Quran refers to Ibrahim's father by the name Azar, who did not accept his son's message.

  53. Q53 easy

    Which prophet's dream, involving eleven stars, the sun, and the moon prostrating to him, is described early in his story

    1. A Yusuf (AS)
    2. B Yaqub (AS)
    3. C Ibrahim (AS)
    4. D Ishaq (AS)
    💡 Explanation:

    Yusuf (AS) had a symbolic dream of eleven stars, the sun, and the moon prostrating before him, later fulfilled in his life story.

  54. Q54 medium

    Which prophet is described as having been given the ability to soften iron with his bare hands

    1. A Dawud (AS)
    2. B Sulayman (AS)
    3. C Musa (AS)
    4. D Nuh (AS)
    💡 Explanation:

    The Quran describes Dawud (AS) as having been granted the miraculous ability to work and soften iron.

  55. Q55 easy

    Which prophet's staff (Asa) is described as performing miraculous feats, including turning into a serpent

    1. A Musa (AS)
    2. B Harun (AS)
    3. C Sulayman (AS)
    4. D Ibrahim (AS)
    💡 Explanation:

    Musa's (AS) staff is described in the Quran as miraculously transforming into a serpent before Pharaoh.

  56. Q56 hard

    Which prophet is understood in tradition to have succeeded Ilyas (AS) in continuing his mission

    1. A Ilyasa (AS)
    2. B Yunus (AS)
    3. C Zakariya (AS)
    4. D Yahya (AS)
    💡 Explanation:

    Ilyasa (Elisha, AS) is traditionally understood to have continued the prophetic mission after Ilyas (AS).

  57. Q57 medium

    Which prophet is described in the Quran as being taught by Allah "the language of the birds"

    1. A Sulayman (AS)
    2. B Dawud (AS)
    3. C Yusuf (AS)
    4. D Ilyas (AS)
    💡 Explanation:

    Surah An-Naml describes Sulayman (AS) as having been taught the language and communication of birds.

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