Islamic Religious Knowledge 2024 Jamb Examination

This question likely refers to the number of times Suratul Fatihah is recited during the *Asr prayer* (Salat al-Asr). The Asr prayer consists of four units (rak'ahs), and since Suratul Fatihah is mandatory in every unit of prayer, it is recited four times.

According to the Qur'an, Iblis (Satan) was a member of the Jinn, a race created by Allah from smokeless fire (Nar). This is explicitly mentioned when Iblis refused to prostrate to Adam, arguing: 'You created me from fire and created him from clay' (7:12).

Abrahah al-Ashram, the viceroy of Yemen, led a massive army including elephants to destroy the Ka'bah in the year the Prophet (SAW) was born. This event is recorded in Surah Al-Fil (The Elephant), describing how Allah sent swarms of birds to destroy the invaders.

In Islamic jurisprudence, the five daily prayers are divided into loud (jahri) and silent (sirri). Zuhr (noon) and Asr (afternoon) are performed with silent recitation of the Qur'an. Subh, Maghrib, Isha, and Jumu'ah include audible recitation in the first two units.

Wudu (ablution) is invalidated by things like bodily discharges (passing wind, urine), loss of consciousness, or deep sleep where one loses awareness. Eating food, regardless of whether it was cooked by fire or not, does not break Wudu according to the majority of scholars.

The 'Khulafa'ul-Rashidun' (Rightly Guided Caliphs) refers to the first four leaders of the Muslim community after the Prophet (SAW). Options B, C, and D are all members. Usually, this question asks to identify the one who *isn't*, which would be Mu'awiyah, but given the multiple correct options here, the question structure is likely flawed or implies a selection of the group.

There are twenty-five (25) prophets explicitly mentioned by name in the Qur'an, starting from Adam (AS) to Muhammad (SAW). This list includes figures like Nuh, Ibrahim, Musa, Isa, and others.

While 'Ziyarah' (visiting holy sites, often referring to the Prophet's mosque in Madinah) is a highly recommended act performed during the Hajj season, it is not a technical requirement or ritual pillar of the Hajj pilgrimage itself. Tawaf, Ihram, and Talbiyyah are core components.

The Rightly Guided Caliphs are four: Abu Bakr as-Siddiq, Umar ibn al-Khattab, Uthman ibn Affan, and Ali ibn Abi Talib (may Allah be pleased with them all).

An idolater (or Mushrik) is someone who practices Shirk—the act of ascribing partners to Allah or worshipping beings, objects, or idols alongside or instead of the one true God.