Islamic Religious Knowledge 2023 Jamb Examination
Islamic Religious Knowledge 2023 Jamb Examination
Question 41
Muslims should pay more attention to Hadith 5 of an-Nawawi because it
Hadith 5 of Imam an-Nawawi's collection states that any deed or ritual introduced into Islam that is not part of its original teachings is rejected. It serves as a fundamental safeguard against 'Bid'ah' (religious innovation) to preserve the purity of the faith.
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Question 42
The major teaching of Hadith 5 of an-Nawawi centres on
The core of Hadith 5 is the warning against 'Bid'ah' (innovation). It establishes the legal principle that any religious practice lacking a basis in the Quran or Sunnah is invalid and must be rejected by the community.
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Question 43
To seek divine guidance, Muslims are encouraged to perform Salat
Salatul Istikhara is the specific 'prayer for seeking guidance' when a person is faced with a decision. It involves two units of prayer followed by a supplication asking Allah to steer them toward the choice that is best for their worldly and spiritual life.
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Question 44
Suratul Fatihah(Q.1:5) admonishes
The verse 'Iyyaka na’budu wa iyyaka nasta’in' (It is You we worship and You we ask for help) is a direct commitment to monotheism. It teaches that all acts of worship and the ultimate request for aid are due to Allah alone.
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Question 45
A muslim is only permitted to marry his
Islam prohibits marrying foster relatives and stepmothers. However, it is permissible to marry a deceased wife's sister (sororate marriage) because the prohibition is only against being married to two sisters at the same time (simultaneous bigamy).
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Question 46
The state into which the pilgrim enters before the time of Hajj is
Ihram is the sacred state a pilgrim enters by making the intention and wearing the required garments (for men). While in Ihram, certain activities like hunting or cutting hair are forbidden until the pilgrimage rites are completed.
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Question 47
Halimah, the wet nurse of Muhammad(S.A.W.) hailed from the Banu
Halimah as-Sa'diyyah belonged to the Banu Sa'ad tribe. Following the custom of the Meccan nobility, the Prophet (SAW) was sent to live with her in the desert to grow up in a healthy environment and learn pure Arabic.
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Question 48
The major teaching of Surah an-Nasr(Q. 110) is that
Surah an-Nasr was revealed near the end of the Prophet's life, signaling the victory of Islam and the entry of people into the faith in crowds. It indicated that the Prophet's mission was successful and nearing completion.
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Question 49
The Prophet lost his wife Khadijah in the year
Khadijah (RA) died in 619 C.E., which is known as the Year of Sorrow ('Am al-Huzn'). This was the same year the Prophet (SAW) lost his protector and uncle, Abu Talib.
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Question 50
The weakest of faith according to Hadith 34 of an-Nawawi is changing an evil with the
Hadith 34 outlines three levels of opposing evil: physically (hand), verbally (tongue), and internally (heart). Resenting an evil in the heart without being able to speak or act against it is described as the weakest level of faith.