Which Surah in the Holy Quran is specifically named after a woman?

A Surah An-Nisa

B Surah Maryam

C Surah Al-Qasas

D Surah Al-Ahzab

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Surah Maryam (Mary) is named after Mary, the mother of Prophet Isa (Jesus), and is the only Surah in the Quran named after a woman.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Which Surah in the Holy Quran is specifically named after a woman?" is Option B: Surah Maryam.

The other options — A) Surah An-Nisa, C) Surah Al-Qasas, D) Surah Al-Ahzab — are incorrect for this Islamic Studies question. As explained above: Surah Maryam (Mary) is named after Mary, the mother of Prophet Isa (Jesus), and is the only Surah in the Quran named after a woman.

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Which Surah in the Holy Quran is specifically named after a woman?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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