Islamic Religious Knowledge 2024 Jamb Examination

In Islamic jurisprudence, 'Talaq' refers to the formal release from a marriage tie or the dissolution of a marriage. While marriage is called 'Nikah' and dowry is 'Mahr', Talaq specifically denotes the process of divorce initiated according to Islamic law.

While a person is in the sacred state of Ihram for Hajj or Umrah, several acts are forbidden, such as sexual intercourse, cutting hair or nails, and hunting land animals. However, bathing or washing oneself (without using scented soap/perfume) is permissible and often encouraged for cleanliness.

The Qur'an is the literal word of Allah (Kalamullah) revealed to Prophet Muhammad (SAW). While Angel Jibril was the medium of transmission and the Prophet was the recipient, the source of the revelation is exclusively Allah.

In the famous collection 'Forty Hadith' by Imam al-Nawawi, the second Hadith (Hadith 2) contains the lengthy dialogue where Angel Jibril asks the Prophet (SAW) about Islam, Iman, Ihsan, and the Hour. This is often called the 'Hadith of Jibril.'

In Surah Quraysh (106:3), Allah commands the Quraysh to worship the 'Lord of this House' (Rabba hadhal-bayt). The 'House' refers to the Ka'abah in Makkah, which served as the center of their safety and commerce.

Based on the reliability and strength of the transmission chain, Hadith are generally classified into three main groups: Sahih (Authentic), Hasan (Good/Fair), and Da'if (Weak). There are more complex sub-classifications, but these three are the primary categories.

A Hadith consists of two parts: the 'Isnad' (the chain of people who reported the Hadith) and the 'Matn' (the actual text or message). The Isnad is crucial for verifying the authenticity of the report.

Eid al-Adha begins on the 10th day of the Islamic month of Dhul-Hijjah. This follows the Day of Arafah (the 9th) and marks the start of the sacrifice rituals.

Surah al-Zalzalah (The Earthquake) describes the violent shaking of the earth on the Day of Judgment, when the earth will yield its burdens and mankind will be shown their deeds, even those the size of an atom.

Hadith 12 states: 'Part of the perfection of one's Islam is his leaving alone that which does not concern him.' This principle of non-interference encourages Muslims to focus on their own spiritual and worldly responsibilities rather than meddling in the private affairs of others or 'poke-nosing.'