JAMB Islamic Religious Knowledge (IRK) 2008 Past Questions

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Question 0

The complete Glorious was Qur’ān taken from Lawn al-mahfuz to the lowest of the heavens known as

A.Bait al- Izzah “The revelation of the glorious Qur`an passed through three stages, 2 from Lawh al-Mahfuriz to the lowest of the heaven known as “Bait-al-Izzah”
B.Bait al- Maqdis
C.Bait al-Haram
D.Bait al-Hikmah
E.

Objective

Question 0

The most important ways of preserving the Glorious Qur’ān by Sahǻbah include

A.establishing schools in major cities and teaching the Glorious Qur’ān
B.teaching the application of sunnah practically
C.explaining the conduct of the prophet according to the Glorious Qur’ān
D.guiding the new converts in Islam ways of life
E.

Objective

Question 0

What are the characteristics common to most Makkan Suwar?

A.They are short and poetic
B.They are long and rhythmic
C.They are easy and rhythmic
D.They are stylistic and summative
E.

Objective

Question 0

The Glorious Qur’ān is a guidance for

A.The pious “… a guidance to those who are pious”.
B.All mankind
C.The Arabs
D.The Quraish
E.

Objective

Question 0

What will happen on the Day of Judgment according to Q.101:4?

A.Mountains will discharge fire
B.Mountains will be like carded wool
C.Fire of Jahannam will be seen
D.Sun will be extremely hot
E.Non of the above “Because the meaning of Q. 101 verse 4 is not in the option A-D. It is Q. 101:5 that translates Option B which is the answer to question 5”.

Objective

Question 0

Every human being, according to Sūrah al- Asr is in a state of loss, except the

A.Quraish tribe
B.the oppressed people
C.faithful and righteous “Suratul-Abr” Q:103:3.
D.earlier generations
E.

Objective

Question 0

The translation of the verse above is

A.‘truly, man is to his lord ungrateful
B.‘verily, to thy Lord is the return (of all
C.‘And verily the hereafter will be better for thee than present
D.‘truly, he succeeds that purifies
E.

Objective

Question 0

The verse that can be recited for
protection against evil machinations is

A.Q. 2:286
B.Q. 2:285
C.Q. 2:256
D.Q. 2:255 “Ayatul – Kursiy – Q. 2:255.
E.

Objective

Question 0

The official compilation of Hadith was facilitated by

A.Caliph Umar b. al-khattab
B.Caliph Uthman b. Affan
C.Caliph Mu’awiyah b. Abi Sufyan
D.Caliph Umar b. Abdul-Aziz “Umar bin Abdul-Azeez was the one who facilitated the compilation of the Hadith. He was a Umayyad caliph who gave an order to the scholars to collect and compile the traditions”
E.

Objective

Question 0

The science of Asma al-rijal is introduced in order to

A.Authenticate the chains of Hadith narrators
B.Confirms the names of Hadith books
C.Ascertain the number of ahadith
D.Explain the contents of the sunnah
E.

Objective

Question 0

The real name of Imam al-Bukhari is

A.Musa b. Muhammad
B.Muhammad b. Ahmad
C.Isma’il b. Yaqub
D.Muhammad b. Isma’il “Imam bukahri’s full name is Muhammad b. Ismail bin Ibrahim al-Bukhari”
E.

Objective

Question 0

A Hadith in which the chain of narration and text are sound is known as

A.Mash’hur
B.Maqtu’
C.Mursa
D.Sahih
E.

Objective

Question 0

Which of the following directly applies to Hadith ad-Da’if?

A.It can be used on certain conditions
B.Its rejection is due to its weakness all the times
C.It can be equated with al- Mauduf
D.It’s legal status cannot be ascertained
E.

Objective

Question 0

The Glorious Qur’ǻn takes precedence over the Hadith in that

A.it can be used for prayers
B.the former is recited in prayers
C.the latter can be invoked against evil “Qur`an is recited during Salat Hadith is not to be used during Salat”.
D.only the former is used in judicial matters
E.

Objective

Question 0

Hadith is important to Muslims because it is

A.miracle of Islam
B.the most reliable sayings of the prophet (SAW)
C.the only linkage between the prophet (SAW) and the Muslim
D.the means through which the prophet’s message is known
E.

Objective

Question 0

Which of the following is the correct order of authenticity of three of the six sound collections of the Hadith

A.Bukhari, Muslim and Tirmidhi
B.Ibn Majah, Muslim and Nasa’i
C.Muslim, Nasa’I and Ibn Majah
D.Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi and Bukhari
E.

Objective

Question 0

The first major written work of a hadith was

A.Sahih Muslim
B.Sunan Ibn Majah
C.Muwata Malik “The Muwatta of Imam Malik bin Annab (died 179AH) is the first of its kind ..
D.Musnad Ahmad
E.

Objective

Question 0

The collection of Imam Muslim differs from that of Imam Bukhari in terms of

A.Interpretation
B.Authenticity
C.Repetition
D.Characterization
E.

Objective

Question 0

Hadith 11 of an-Nawawi admonishes Muslims to

A.be certain in some acts of worship
B.avoid doubtful things “…Leave that about which you are in doubt for that about which you are in no doubt”
C.note that doubt and uncertainty are close to each other
D.always do things clearly
E.

Objective

Question 0

According to Hadith 41 of an- Nawawi, the faith of a believer is incomplete until he

A.Loves for his brother what he love himself
B.Hate all kinds of evil
C.Likes good things for his family
D.Follows what has been revealed unto the prophet(SAW)
E.

Objective

Question 0

The message in Hadith 34 of an- Nawawi is about

A.Performing the society for the better
B.Preventing evil in the society by any means possible “…. Any one amongst you who sees abomination act should change it …..”
C.Commanding good among people
D.Abstaining from evil deeds
E.

Objective

Question 0

The Hadith above warns Muslims against charity with

A.useless things
B.ill-gotten wealth “…Allah the Mighty is good and accepts only that which is good…”
C.evil intention
D.cheap things
E.

Objective

Question 0

The verse above teaches that Muslims should

A.Travel round the world and see wonders
B.Explore the earth and be learned
C.Go into the earth and see Allah’s creatures
D.Disperse into the land and earn a living “…. You may disperse through the land and seek for the bounty of Allah (by working) etc …. Q. 62:10.
E.

Objective

Question 0

Good behavior and modesty in dress in Islam is an essential parts of

A.Amal
B.duty
C.Iman
D.beauty
E.

Objective

Question 0

Hadith 18 of an-Nwawai enjoins believers to

A.Be firm abravend
B.Be strong-minded and clean
C.Have piety and work righteously
D.Acquire knowledge and be polite
E.

Objective

Question 0

The verse above urges

A.Mankind to be patient and persevere
B.The Makkans to persevere and be patient
C.Anyone in hardship to persevere and be patient
D.The believers to be patient and persevere “O you who believe, Endure and be more patient…” Q. 3:103.
E.

Objective

Question 0

Q. 3:103 enjoins Muslims to

A.Unite and not be divided
B.Live in the same place
C.Speak with one voice politically
D.Unite for economic progress
E.

Objective

Question 0

Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was described as the seal of all prophets, meaning that he

A.Was the last or the prophets of Allah
B.Covered all parts of the world preaching
C.Is reserved even by the Jews
D.Was accepted by all Christian
E.

Objective

Question 0

The act of taking refuge from the Jinns as mentioned in Q. 72:6 is that

A.They could harm the believers
B.People benefit from their protection
C.They would increase such people in fury “And verily there were men going mankind who took shelter with the males among the Jin but the (the Jin) increase them (the mankind) in sin and transgression”. Q. 72:6.
D.people may turn to be their partners
E.

Objective

Question 0

The attributes of Allah as contained in Q.59:23 are

A.5
B.6
C.7
D.8 “The attributes of Allah as contained in Q59: 23 are 8. i.e. 1. The king 2. The Holy 3. The one free from all defects 4. The Giver of security 5. The watcher over his creator 6. The Al-Mighty 7. The compeller 8. The supreme
E.

Objective

Question 0

The important of Salah as listed in Q. 29:45 includes

A.Prohibition of shameful and deeds “…Verily, As Salat prevent from al- Fahshai (i.e. great sins…) and Almunkar … (every kind of evil wicked deed). Q. 29:45
B.Making invocations regularly
C.Prohibition of cheating in measures
D.Prohibition of hoarding
E.

Objective

Question 0

Which of the following vitiates Salah?

A.Intoxication
B.Adornment
C.Falsehood
D.yawning
E.

Objective

Question 0

A major activity in Salah performed through various bodily postures is known as

A.Raka’at “The various bodily postures performed in Salah as a major activity is called Rakat”.
B.Takbiratul Ihram
C.At- tashahud
D.Sujud ash-shukr
E.

Objective

Question 0

In congregational Salah, a person who comes late is expected to

A.pronounce the taslim to indicate his arrival
B.say subhanallah so that the Imam can note his presence
C.recite the iqama before joining the congregation
D.make takbiratul ihram and join the Imam
E.

Objective

Question 0

Hajj is one of the avenues for Islamic brotherhood and

A.kindness
B.fairness
C.Trust
D.unity
E.

Objective

Question 0

The type of Zakah due at the end of Ramadan fast is known as

A.Zakah al-mal
B.Zakah al-fitr
C.Zakah al-anam
D.Zakah al-harth
E.

Objective

Question 0

The gathering of pilgrims on the 9th day of Dhul Hijjah is known as

A.Wuquf bi ‘Arefah
B.Sajadah ‘Arefah
C.Jabal ‘Arefah
D.Da’al al- ‘Arefah
E.

Objective

Question 0

The categories of women prohibited in marriage due to blood relations are

A.14
B.11
C.10
D.7
E.

Objective

Question 0

According to Q.4:34, the main right of the
husband over his wife is to

A.Prepare food for him
B.Have conjugal relation with her
C.Accept his leadership and obey him
D.Appreciate him for his favours
E.

Objective

Question 0

A marriage is not valid in Islam without

A.At least two witnesses “For validity of marriage, there must be at least two witnesses”
B.Slaughtering an animal
C.Marriage garment
D.Deciding the place of residence
E.

Objective

Question 0

The right of a husband over his wife excludes

A.Controlling the wife’s activities
B.Taking additional wives
C.Deciding the place of residence
D.Total controlling the wife’s property
E.

Objective

Question 0

Talaq al bai’in technically conveys the idea of

A.Divorce of a new bride
B.Court annulment of marriage
C.An irrevocable divorce
D.Divorce in a state of impurity
E.

Objective

Question 0

Zihar occurs when a husband compares his

A.Wife with himself
B.Wife with his daughter
C.Daughter with her friend
D.Wife with the back of his mother “Zihar is husband’s comparison of his wife’s back with his mother”.
E.

Objective

Question 0

Excluded from inheritance is a

A.Brother from the estate of his deceased brother
B.Man after the death of his wife
C.Person who kills his father for his estate “In a case of homicide, the person guilty of murder is barred from inheritance of the person he murdered”
D.Woman because of her gender
E.