Islamic Religious Knowledge 2022 Jamb Examination
Islamic Religious Knowledge 2022 Jamb Examination
Question 51
The expressions Iqra, allama and al-qalam in Surat al-Alaq emphasize the importance of
These terms ('Read', 'Taught', and 'The Pen') are the foundational elements of literacy and learning. Their presence in the very first revelation highlights that the pursuit of knowledge is a primary mandate in Islam.
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Question 52
The authenticity of a hadith may be faulted if
A core rule of Hadith criticism (Mustalah al-Hadith) is that the text (Matn) must not contradict the Qur'an. Since the Qur'an is the absolute word of Allah, any tradition that directly opposes its teachings is considered defective or fabricated.
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Question 53
The divine attribute of omnipotence is implied in
Al-Qadir means 'The Able' or 'The All-Powerful.' It refers to Allah's omnipotence—His ability to do all things and His complete authority over all creation.
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Question 54
Fortune telling is un-islamic
Islam strictly prohibits fortune-telling (Kahanah) because it claims knowledge of the Unseen (Ghaib), which belongs solely to Allah. Seeking out or believing in fortune-tellers is considered a violation of Tawhid.
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Question 55
Accountability is an act of worship
Accountability (Mas'uliyyah) is a fundamental principle. The Qur'an repeatedly emphasizes that every individual is responsible for their deeds and will be questioned on the Day of Judgment, making the consciousness of one's actions a form of worship.
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Question 56
The second hadith in an-Nawawi's collection teaches that it is righteousness to worship Allah as if
This refers to the concept of 'Ihsan' (Excellence) defined in the Hadith of Jibril: 'To worship Allah as if you see Him; and if you cannot see Him, surely He sees you.'
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Question 57
The pre-Islamic practice of shigar which was abolished by Islam meant
Nikah al-Shigar was a pre-Islamic marriage arrangement where two men exchanged daughters or sisters for marriage without any dowry (Mahr) being paid. Islam abolished this, making Mahr a mandatory right for the woman.
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Question 58
One of the ways by which Islamic civilization was manifested in West Africa was
In empires like Mali and Songhai, literate Muslim scholars were highly valued for their administrative skills and were often employed as secretaries, advisers, and diplomats by the local rulers.
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Question 59
Ignorance of religious rites and duties is not excusable in Islam because
The Prophet (SAW) stated: 'Seeking knowledge is an obligation upon every Muslim.' Because the means to learn basic duties (Fard 'Ayn) are accessible, staying ignorant is not considered a valid excuse for neglecting religious obligations.
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Question 60
Which of the following actions may be regarded as Mubah?
Mubah refers to actions that are permissible and carry no specific reward or punishment. While greeting is Sunnah, the specific physical act of shaking hands (as a general custom) is often categorized as Mubah or Sunnah depending on context, though in this list, it is the most neutral act compared to obligatory knowledge or specific prayers.
