Islamic Religious Knowledge 2022 Jamb Examination

Waraqah ibn Nawfal was a Christian scholar and the cousin of Khadijah (RA). When the Prophet (SAW) received the first revelation, Khadijah took him to Waraqah, who recognized the signs of prophethood and warned him of the future challenges he would face from his people.

Surah al-Qadr (Chapter 97) is entirely dedicated to 'Laylatul-Qadr' (The Night of Power/Decree). It describes this night as being better than a thousand months and as the night in which the Qur'an was first sent down.

Surah ad-Duha was revealed after a period of silence in revelation (Fatrah) that caused the Prophet (SAW) great distress. Allah revealed this Surah to reassure him that He had neither forsaken him nor was He displeased with him.

This is part of Hadith 15 of an-Nawawi. It translates to: 'Whosoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him speak good or remain silent.' It emphasizes the importance of guarding one's tongue as a sign of true faith.

There are three primary physical requirements for cleanliness (Taharah) before Salat: cleanliness of the body (via Wudu or Ghusl), cleanliness of the garments, and cleanliness of the place where the prayer is being performed.

These verses (4-6) are from Surah at-Tin. They explain that while Allah created humans in the finest mold (Ahsani Taqwim), they can fall to the lowest states unless they maintain faith and perform righteous deeds.

The combination of thousands of people memorizing the text (Hifz) and the immediate recording of verses upon revelation provided a double-check system that ensured the absolute authenticity and preservation of the Qur'an through the ages.

This refers to the 'I'jaz' (inimitability) of the Qur'an. Allah challenged mankind and jinn to produce even one chapter like it, a challenge that remains unmet, proving its divine origin and preservation.

The 'Iddah' is the mandatory waiting period a woman must observe after the death of her husband or a divorce. Its primary purposes are to determine if she is pregnant and to provide a period for potential reconciliation in the case of divorce.

One of the key terms of the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah was a 10-year ceasefire between the Muslims of Madinah and the Quraysh of Makkah, allowing for the peaceful spread of Islam across the Arabian Peninsula.