Islamic Religious Knowledge 2023 Jamb Examination
Islamic Religious Knowledge 2023 Jamb Examination
Question 11
The reign of Caliph Uthman b. Affan is known for
During the caliphate of Uthman (RA), the expansion of the Islamic state led to various dialects of the Qur'an being recited. To preserve unity, he ordered a standardized version based on the original manuscript from Abu Bakr's time and distributed copies to all major provinces, earning him the title 'Jami al-Qur'an' (The Compiler of the Qur'an).
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Question 12
How many times does the word al-Qadr occur in the Qur'an chapter 97?
In Surah al-Qadr, the phrase 'Laylatul-Qadr' (The Night of Power) appears three times: in verse 1 ('Inna anzalnahu fi laylatil-qadr'), verse 2 ('Wa ma adraka ma laylatul-qadr'), and verse 3 ('Laylatul-qadri khayrun min alfi shahr').
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Question 13
The capital of an ancient Ghana empire was
The capital of the ancient Ghana Empire (Wagadu) was Kumbi Saleh. It was a major terminal for the trans-Saharan trade. Sijilmasa and Awdaghast were important trade cities, but Kumbi Saleh served as the political and economic heart of the empire.
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Question 14
According to the Hadith of the Prophet(S.A.W.), learning is obligatory for both the
The Prophet (SAW) famously said: 'Talabul 'ilmi faridatun 'ala kulli Muslim' (Seeking knowledge is an obligation upon every Muslim). Scholars emphasize that this includes both males and females, establishing education as a fundamental right and duty for all genders in Islam.
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Question 15
"Lam yalid wa lam yulad"(Q 112:3) is preceded by
In Surah al-Ikhlas, the sequence of verses is: (1) Qul Huwal-Lahu Ahad, (2) Allahus-Samad, (3) Lam yalid wa lam yulad. Therefore, the verse 'Allahu Samad' immediately precedes 'Lam yalid wa lam yulad'.
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Question 16
Suratud-Duha (Q.93) in the Quran has a total of 11 verses. Therefore, without the last verse, the remaining verses are
This is a simple arithmetic question based on the structure of the Surah. Since Surah ad-Duha has 11 verses, removing the final verse leaves 10 verses remaining.
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Question 17
In the science of Hadith, the next Sahih to authenticity is
Hadith are primarily graded by strength as Sahih (Authentic), Hasan (Good/Fair), and Da'if (Weak). A Hasan Hadith meets the requirements of a Sahih Hadith but with a narrator whose precision (dabt) is slightly less perfect, making it the next level down from Sahih.
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Question 18
Imam Bukhari is to 870 C.E. as Imam Muslim is to
This question refers to the death dates (C.E.) of the great Hadith compilers. Imam al-Bukhari died in 256 A.H. (870 C.E.), and his student, Imam Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj, died in 261 A.H. (875 C.E.).
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Question 19
The number of Rakah in the obligatory prayers of Friday is
Salatul Jumu'ah (Friday Prayer) is performed in congregation and replaces the Dhuhr prayer for those who attend. It consists of two obligatory (fard) rak'ahs preceded by a sermon (Khutbah).
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Question 20
Which of the following is the greatest form of Jihad according to the Prophet(S.A.W.)?
The Prophet (SAW) referred to 'Jihad al-Nafs' (struggle against one's own soul/desires) as the 'Greatest Jihad' (Al-Jihad al-Akbar). This spiritual struggle to overcome ego and stay firm on the path of righteousness is considered the foundation for all other forms of struggle.
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