Islamic Religious Knowledge 2015 Jamb Examination
Islamic Religious Knowledge 2015 Jamb Examination
Question 11
Qur'an 2:193 enjoins believers to fight unbelievers in the course of Allah if it takes that to
In the Qur'an, fighting is prescribed purely for defense against persecution and oppression. Q. 2:193 outlines that fighting is aimed at ending religious persecution (Fitnah) and defending against active transgression so that justice prevails.
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Question 12
According to Qur'an 6:160, while bad deeds would be rewarded in the same measure, good deeds would be rewarded
Sūrah al-An'ām (Q. 6:160) states: \( \text{"Whoever comes [on the Day of Judgement] with a good deed will have ten times the like thereof [to his credit]..."} \)
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Question 13
Which one of the following actions may be regarded as Mubāh?
Mubāh represents an action that is legally neutral in Islam—neither rewarded nor punished. Shaking hands during greetings is a permissible social custom, though highly encouraged as a Sunnah, it fits best among these options compared to values like obligatory knowledge acquisition.
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Question 14
The sharī'ah contrasts with the common law because the former is
Common law is dynamic, man-made, and changes with societal trends. In contrast, the foundational rules of Sharī'ah derived directly from divine revelation (Qur'an and Sunnah) are considered permanent and immutable.
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Question 15
The Sunni school of thought noted for resorting frequently to the use of personal opinion was that of Imām
The Hanafi school, founded by Imām Abū Hanīfah in Iraq, is historically known as the "School of Personal Opinion" (Ahl ar-Ra'y) because it heavily utilized juristic reasoning, analogy (Qiyas), and preference (Istihsan) due to local circumstances.
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Question 16
In the Islamic economic system, baytuk māl is equivalent to the
The Bayt al-Māl is the state financial institution in an Islamic system, acting explicitly as the public treasury responsible for managing state revenues, taxes, zakah, and public expenditures.
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Question 17
'And consult them in the affairs ...'(Qur'an 3:159). This expression emphasizes the importance of the principle of
This verse from Sūrah Āli 'Imrān commands the Prophet (SAW) to consult with his companions, firmly establishing the principle of Shūrā (mutual consultation) in Islamic governance and administration.
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Question 18
The doctrine of trinity is regarded in Islam as a form of
Islamic monotheism (Tawhid) teaches the absolute, indivisible oneness of Allah. Assigning partners, co-equals, or dividing God into three entities is classified from an Islamic perspective as Shirk (associating partners with God).
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Question 19
The text of talbiyah in hājj emphasizes the pilgrim's
The Talbiyah phrase ("Labbayk Allāhumma Labbayk...") means "Here I am at Your service, O Allah." It is an ongoing proclamation of absolute submission, monotheism, and recognition of Allah's supreme and ultimate authority.
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Question 20
While polygamy is permitted in Sūraℎ 4:3, Sūraℎ 4:129
Sūrah an-Nisā (Q. 4:129) states: \( \text{"And you will never be able to be equal [in feeling] between wives, even if you should strive [to do so]..."} \). This highlights the psychological and emotional difficulties inherent in maintaining absolute fairness in polygynous marriages.