Islamic Religious Knowledge 2022 Jamb Examination

A 'Da'if' (Weak) Hadith is one that fails to reach the status of Hasan or Sahih due to a break in the chain of narrators (Isnad) or a flaw in the text (Matn). While a fabricated tradition is specifically called 'Mawdu', a Da'if Hadith simply lacks the necessary strength of transmission.

In Surah al-Falaq (113:1), the phrase 'Bi-rabbil-falaq' translates to 'in the Lord of the daybreak' or 'Lord of the rising dawn.' It is a plea for protection from various forms of evil.

The six articles of Faith (Iman) are belief in Allah, His Angels, His Books, His Messengers, the Last Day, and Predestination (Qadar). Although miracles are verified events performed by prophets, they are not listed as a standalone article of faith.

Lawhul-Mahfudh (The Preserved Tablet) refers to the divine record in which the Qur'an was stored before its revelation. It signifies that the Qur'an is divinely protected and preserved from any change or corruption.

Surah al-Ikhlas is known as the chapter of 'Purity of Faith' or 'Sincerity.' It provides a concise and absolute definition of Tawhid (the Oneness and Unity of Allah), rejecting any concept of partnership or lineage.

While Sahih (Authentic), Hasan (Good), and Da'if (Weak) are the primary classifications of Hadith, 'Mawdu' (Fabricated) is also a classification. However, looking at standard lists, all four are technically classifications. If one must be the 'odd' one out in some exams, it is sometimes Mawdu because it isn't a 'valid' tradition, but in this specific list, all are standard terms. Based on the previous question 52 from 2023, 'Hasam' was the typo; here, all are correct terms, but 'Mawdu' is the classification for a lie.

Historical consensus states that Khadijah bint Khuwaylid (RA) was 40 years old when she married Muhammad (SAW). Their marriage lasted 25 years until her death in the Year of Sorrow.

Tahajjud, Shaf'i, and Witr are all prayers performed during the night (Qiyam-ul-Layl). Salatul Istisqa is the prayer for rain, which is an occasional prayer performed during the day in an open space.

This verse from Surah al-Fatihah identifies Allah as the Master, Owner, or King of the Day of Judgment, highlighting that ultimate authority on that day belongs to Him alone.

The Prophet (SAW) taught that the first level of action against evil is physical (hand), the second is verbal (tongue), and if one cannot do those, they must loathe it in their heart. This internal rejection is described as the 'weakest of faith.'