Islamic Religious Knowledge 2025 Jamb Examination

Surah Al-Baqarah (The Cow) is the second chapter of the Qur'an and the longest, consisting of 286 verses. It covers a wide range of topics including legislation, the story of creation, the history of the Israelites, and the fundamental principles of Islam. It contains 'Ayatul Kursi', the greatest verse of the Qur'an, and the longest verse in the Qur'an (the verse of debts, 2:282).

Prophet Musa (AS) is uniquely titled 'Kalimullah' because Allah spoke to him directly without the mediation of an angel. This significant event took place at Mount Sinai (Tur). This distinction is highlighted in the Qur'an (4:164): '...and to Moses Allah spoke directly.'

While the physical journey from Makkah to Jerusalem (Isra') is mentioned in Surah Al-Isra, the heavenly ascension (Mi'raj) and the Prophet's (SAW) vision of the great signs of his Lord are detailed in Surah Al-Najm (The Star), specifically in verses 13-18.

Surah Al-Hujurat (49:13) is a foundational verse regarding human equality. It states that Allah created humanity from a single pair and made them into nations and tribes so they may know one another, emphasizing that the most noble in the sight of Allah is the most righteous (Taqwa), regardless of race or status.

This event refers to the 'People of the Sabbath' (Ashab al-Sabt), a group among the Israelites during the time of Prophet Dawud (AS). They violated the sacredness of the Sabbath by using tricks to catch fish on that day. As a punishment for their disobedience, Allah transformed them into 'despised apes' (Qur'an 2:65 and 7:166).

Asiyah (RA) was the wife of the tyrant Fir'aun (Pharaoh). Despite being in the household of a man who claimed divinity, she maintained her faith in Allah. The Qur'an cites her as an example for believers, noting her prayer for a house in Paradise and deliverance from Pharaoh and his handiwork (66:11).

Prophet Ibrahim (AS) was tested through a vision to sacrifice his son, Isma'il (AS). Both father and son showed total submission to Allah's will. Just as Ibrahim was about to perform the sacrifice, Allah intervened and provided a ram to be sacrificed in his son's place. This event is commemorated annually during Eid al-Adha.

The people of 'Ad, to whom Prophet Hud (AS) was sent, were destroyed by a violent and cold wind (Sarsar). The Qur'an describes it as a furious wind that blew for seven nights and eight days, leaving the people like uprooted trunks of hollow palm trees (69:6-7).

Angel Jibril (Gabriel) is the 'Trustworthy Spirit' (Ar-Ruh al-Amin) responsible for conveying Allah's messages and revelations to all Prophets. He first appeared to Prophet Muhammad (SAW) in the Cave of Hira with the first verses of the Qur'an.

The sons of Prophet Yaqub (AS) plotted against their brother Yusuf (AS) because of their jealousy over their father's love for him. They threw Yusuf into a well and lied to their father, claiming a wolf had eaten him. This caused Prophet Yaqub years of immense grief and blindness before they were eventually reunited and forgiven.