2014 JAMB ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Question 1
Which question paper type of Islamic Studies is given to you?
A. Type F
B. Type E
C. Type L
D. Type S
Answer: B. Type E
Explanation: This specific solution applies to Type E.
Question 2
The mode of revelation that is common to all creatures is
A. Ru’yah
B. Inspiration
C. Behind a veil
D. Kashf
Answer: B. Inspiration
Explanation: Allah can guide His creatures toward particular actions; for instance, the Qur’an says He inspired the bee (Q.16:68).
Question 3
The Companion of the Prophet (SAW) who suggested that the glorious Qur’an be compiled into a standard written copy was
A. Abu Bakr b. Abi Quhafah
B. Ali b. Abi Talib
C. Uthman b. Affan
D. Umar b. Khattab
Answer: A. Abu Bakr b. Abi Quhafah
Explanation: Abu Bakr al-Siddeeq (Abdullah ibn Abi Quhafah), may Allah be pleased with him, feared the loss of the Qur’an after many Companions who knew it by heart died in the Riddah wars. He therefore consulted senior Companions about gathering it into one book.
Question 4
Makkans suwar are differentiated from Madinan suwar because they are
A. Long
B. Discuss family issues
C. Are short in nature
D. Describe battle fought by Muslim
Answer: C. Are short in nature
Explanation: Makkan surahs and their individual verses are generally brief, making them easier to memorize.
Question 5
The suitable tafsir that best describes the verse above is tafsir of Qur’an by
A. Opinion
B. Reasoning
C. The Qur’an
D. The Sunnah
Answer: C. The Qur’an
Explanation: The Qur’an’s explanation of itself and the Prophet’s explanation of the Qur’an are the foremost sources of tafsir; no other source outranks them.
Question 6
In tajwid, the rules regarding nun-as-sakinah applies to one of the following
A. Madd
B. Al-iqlab
C. Al-qal-qala
D. Al-ghunnah
Answer: B. Al-iqlab
Explanation: Iqlab is a rule for Nun Sakinah and Tanwin: when either precedes the letter Ba, its sound changes in recitation.
Question 7
The reference above is to the
A. Jews
B. Pagans
C. Makkans
D. Christians
Answer: D. Christians
Explanation: The reference is to those described as having gone astray (identified here as Christians).
Question 8
Condemnation of gossip and rumour-mongering is the main teaching in
A. Surah al-Qariah
B. Surah al-Takathur
C. Surah al-Adiyat
D. Surah al-Humazah
Answer: D. Surah al-Humazah
Explanation: A warning of ruin is directed at every person who slanders and backbites.
Question 9
The English translation of Surah al-Falaq is chapter of
A. Unity
B. Palm-fibre
C. The dawn
D. Mankind
Answer: C. The dawn
Explanation: Al-Falaq means the daybreak or the dawn.
Question 10
Surah al-Ikhlas is otherwise called
A. The help
B. The unity
C. The elephant
D. Abundances
Answer: B. The unity
Explanation: Surah al-Ikhlas is also known by names including The Unity, Oneness of Allah, Sincere Religion and The Declaration of God’s Perfection.
Question 11
‘Iqra’ bismi rabbika’ is translated as
A. “You educate a nation if you educate a woman”
B. ‘Read in the name of your Lord’
C. ‘Accept knowledge from your Lord’
D. ‘Searching for knowledge is compulsory for all’
Answer: B. ‘Read in the name of your Lord’
Explanation: The instruction is to read while invoking the name of your Lord.
Question 12
Q.2:285 contains the fundamental Islamic beliefs which are
A. Allah, His Angels, His Revelation and His Messengers
B. Destiny, His Revelation, His Messengers and Last Day
C. Allah, His Revelation, His Messengers and Destiny
D. Last Day, His Angels, His Messengers and Destiny
Answer: A. Allah, His Angels, His Revelation and His Messengers
Explanation: Q.2:285 mentions faith in Allah, His angels, His Books and His messengers, identifying core articles of Islamic belief.
Question 13
In the science of hadith, Aj-jarh-wa-ta’dil stand for
A. Science of qualification and disqualification of Hadith
B. Disqualification of a hadith
C. Qualification of a hadith narrator
D. Science of criticizing the text of a Hadith
Answer: A. Science of qualification and disqualification of Hadith
Explanation: Al-Jarh wa al-Ta’dil is the discipline that assesses Hadith transmitters critically to determine whether they are trustworthy and their reports acceptable.
Question 14
The term used to refer to the claim of transmitters of Hadith is
A. Musnad
B. Matn
C. Isnad
D. Musannaf
Answer: C. Isnad
Explanation: An isnad is the succession of transmitters through whom a Hadith has been passed down.
Question 15
The matn of Hadith is authentic when
A. Is not against the Qur’anic teachings
B. Is against nature
C. Discusses the details of al-qiyamah
D. Does not contradict another Hadith
Answer: A. Is not against the Qur’anic teachings
Explanation: The matn is a Hadith’s wording or main content, which must not conflict with established Qur’anic teachings.
Question 16
Bukhari’s book of Hadith is called
A. Jami
B. Sunan
C. Sahih
D. Muwatta
Answer: C. Sahih
Explanation: Also called Sahih Bukhari.
Question 17
Umm Abdullahi mention in the 5th Hadith of an-Nawawi’s collection referred to
A. حفصة
B. ميمونة
C. عائشة
D. خديجة
Answer: C. عائشة
Explanation: ’Aaisha (R.A.) is also referred to as Umm Abdullahi.
Question 18
Q. 17:22-39 commands Muslims to
A. Worship Allah alone and be good to parents
B. Worship Allah alone and obey His messenger
C. Ensure justice and good governance
D. Observe the obligatory prayers and give out alms
Answer: A. Worship Allah alone and be good to parents
Explanation: Q.17:23 directs people to worship Allah alone and treat their parents well.
Question 19
The first thing that Prophet Luqman (AS) preached to his son, is, not to associate partners with Allah and the third is to
A. Lower his voice
B. Establish regular prayers
C. Be good to his parents
D. Be moderate in pace
Answer: B. Establish regular prayers
Explanation: Among Luqman’s teachings are the rejection of Shirk and the observance of Salah.
Question 20
In Islam intoxicants are prohibited not because of their exorbitant prices but because they
A. Nourish the body of the people that uses them
B. Cannot be obtained easily by their users
C. Cause body harm and make their users odd
D. Prevent their users from making meaningful life savings
Answer: C. Cause body harm and make their users odd
Explanation: Intoxicants are forbidden because they impair judgment and can harm both individuals and the wider community.
Question 21
In Islam, man’s nudity is between his
A. Hands and legs
B. Navel and knee
C. Hands and feet
D. Ankle and face
Answer: B. Navel and knee
Explanation: Under the rule relevant to this question, the part of a man’s body that must be covered lies between the navel and the knee.
Question 22
In Islam, a person who mixes Islamic practices with sorcery is called
A. Mushrik
B. Mukhti’un
C. Murtad
D. Muhsin
Answer: A. Mushrik
Explanation: Using powers or engaging with beings other than Allah in a way that violates Tawhid is Shirk; someone who does so is called a Mushrik.
Question 23
وَمَا أَرْسَلْنَاكَ إِلَّا كَافَّةً لِلنَّاسِ بَشِيرًا وَنَذِيرًا وَلَكِنَّ أَكْثَرَ النَّاسِ لَا يَعْلَمُونَ
The verse above is in reference to the
A. Messengership of Prophet (SAW)
B. Universality of his message
C. Finality of his prophethood
D. First revelation of the Glorious Qur’an
Answer: B. Universality of his message
Explanation: Q.34:28 describes Muhammad (S.A.W.) as a bearer of good news and a warner sent to all humanity, although many people do not know this.
Question 24
Kalimullah according to Muslim theologians refers to Prophet
A. Isa (AS)
B. Musa (AS)
C. Ibrahim (AS)
D. Muhammad (SAW)
Answer: B. Musa (AS)
Explanation: Musa (A.S.) bears the title Kalimullah, meaning one who spoke with Allah.
Question 25
Sura Luqman condemns some grievous evils in admonishing his son, of all this deeds, the worst is
A. Nifaq
B. Arrogance
C. Shirk
D. Insolence
Answer: C. Shirk
Explanation: Shirk means associating others with Allah in worship. In Q.31:13, Luqman advises his son against doing so.
Question 26
The last of the 99 names of Allah is
A. الرشيد
B. الصبور
C. الرشيد
D. لصبور
Answer: B. الصبور
Explanation: As-Sabur means The Most Patient and is traditionally presented as the 99th Name of Allah.
Question 27
Among the Angels, the one responsible for rainfall is
A. Ridwan
B. Malik
C. Mika’il
D. Raqib
Answer: C. Mika’il
Explanation: Mika’il, peace be upon him, is charged with rain and directs it as Allah wills.
Question 28
The moral objectives of Salah include
A. Physical exercise
B. Punctuality
C. Wise spending
D. Mutual respect
Answer: B. Punctuality
Explanation: Observing the five compulsory prayers at their appointed times cultivates punctuality, discipline and regular habits among Muslims.
Question 29
The categories of people exempted from Sawn include the
A. Needy people
B. Expectant woman
C. Orphans
D. Captives
Answer: B. Expectant woman
Explanation: A pregnant woman may defer fasting when it poses a valid concern for her or her child, while following the applicable rules for making up missed fasts.
Question 30
Omission of any obligatory part of ablution requires one to
A. Wait for the next prayer
B. Remain in the mosque
C. Wash it within the time frame
D. Adjourn the prayer he has performed
Answer: C. Wash it within the time frame
Explanation: When someone promptly discovers that a required act of Wudu was missed, they should perform that act and then complete the steps that follow it as required.
Question 31
Debtors, new converts, wayfarers and the needy are among the recipients of
A. Hibah
B. Waqf
C. Ghanimah
D. Zakah
Answer: D. Zakah
Explanation: Q.9:60 specifies the recipients of Zakah: the poor and needy, its collectors, those whose hearts are to be drawn closer, people to be freed from bondage, debtors, Allah’s cause and stranded travellers. It presents this allocation as an obligation established by Allah.
Question 32
Which of the following obligations require wealth in order to be performed?
A. Sawn and Salat
B. Sawn and zakah
C. Salat and Hajj
D. Zakkah and Hajj
Answer: D. Zakkah and Hajj
Explanation: The duty to pay Zakah arises from owning qualifying wealth, whereas Hajj is required of a Muslim only when they have the physical and financial means to perform it.
Question 33
The social importance of Hajj is to
A. Make pilgrims to experience the joy of the Holy Land
B. Encourage unity and brotherhood of Muslims
C. Appreciate the divergent culture of Muslims
D. Distinguish between Muslims gender
Answer: B. Encourage unity and brotherhood of Muslims
Explanation: By bringing worshippers of varied races, countries and social positions into shared rituals, Hajj strengthens unity and brotherhood among Muslims.
Question 34
In the absence of water, Muslims have been commanded by Allah to perform sand ablution which is valid for only
A. Four out of the five daily prayers at a time
B. Three out of the five daily prayers at a time
C. Two out of the five daily prayers at a time
D. One out of the five daily prayers at a time
Answer: D. One out of the five daily prayers at a time
Explanation: Tayammum is ritual cleansing with clean earth when water is unavailable or there is a legitimate reason it cannot be used.
Question 35
One of the reasons for the institution of marriage in Islam is to
A. Be responsible
B. Be respected
C. Create reputation
D. Be called a father
Answer: A. Be responsible
Explanation: Q.4:34 describes men as protectors and maintainers of women and refers to their spending from their resources.
Question 36
The word used in prophetic traditions to represent dowry is
A. Mahr
B. Ajr
C. Faridah
D. Sadaqah
Answer: A. Mahr
Explanation: Mahr is the required marriage gift a husband gives his wife under the Islamic marriage contract.
Question 37
A divorce after a refund of cash or kind by the wife is called
A. Ila’
B. Zihar
C. Mubara’a
D. Khul’
Answer: D. Khul’
Explanation: In Muslim law, khul’ is a divorce sought by the wife in return for an agreed payment to the husband.
Question 38
The iddah for a divorced woman who has passed the monthly courses and for those who have not started is
A. Three monthly courses
B. Three months
C. Immediately after delivery
D. Four month ten days
Answer: B. Three months
Explanation: Q.65:4 sets an iddah of three months for women who no longer menstruate and for those who have not menstruated.
Question 39
The popular view of jurist on the period of hadanah for a male child is
A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 9
Answer: D. 9
Explanation: The stated age is nine years for a male and an older age for a female.
Question 40
The percentage of the property of a deceased person that can be bequeathed is
A. 2 , 1
B. 4 , 1
C. 6 , 1
D. 8
Answer: B. 4 , 1
Explanation: The correct answer is ⅓, but it is absent from the options provided.
Question 41
Scholars of Shari’ah describe Qiyas as
A. The statute
B. A formulation of laws
C. Reasoning based on analogy
D. Prevailing customs and usage
Answer: C. Reasoning based on analogy
Explanation: This describes deductive analogy: comparing Hadith teachings with the Qur’an and applying an existing injunction (nass) to a new situation to derive a ruling.
Question 42
One of the practice prohibited under the Islamic Economic System is
A. Bargaining
B. Saving
C. Hustling
D. Hoarding
Answer: D. Hoarding
Explanation: Islam disapproves of hoarding that causes harm, especially withholding essential goods to manufacture shortages or gain an unfair advantage.
Question 43
The rights of non-Muslims in an Islamic state is the subject matter of
A. Q.2:256
B. Q.2:283
C. Q.2:284
D. Q.2:285
Answer: A. Q.2:256
Explanation: Suratul Baqarah (Q.2:256) teaches that religion must not be imposed by force and that the right path is distinguishable from error.
Question 44
The marked difference between the Islamic Political System and the Western Political System is that in Islam, decision is
A. In consultation
B. Unilateral
C. Taken by only the elites
D. Taken by the elders only
Answer: A. In consultation
Explanation: Appointment of a shuura (consultation).
Question 45
The attitude of the pre-Arabia people can be described as one in which
A. Idols were worshipped only by the adult
B. The strong exploited the weaker ones
C. Orphans were treated with honour
D. Precedence was given to the female child
Answer: B. The strong exploited the weaker ones
Explanation: The strong prevailed while the weak faced exploitation, according to this account of political life in pre-Islamic Arabia.
Question 46
The Prophet (SAW) became attracted to Khadijah because he was
A. A brave war commandant
B. A trustworthy fellow
C. A chosen messenger
D. The leader of the Muslim Ummah
Answer: B. A trustworthy fellow
Explanation: Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) was respected for his honesty and reliability and called Al-Amin, the trustworthy. His upright management of Khadijah’s business helped form her favourable view of him.
Question 47
At the inception of the Prophet’s (SAW) Da’wah in Makkah, an embargo was placed on the entire Muslim community which stipulated that
A. Muslims could only be allowed to buy essential commodities from the Makkans
B. Muslims were neither allowed to buy nor sell their commodities to the Makkans
C. Muslims could only interact with the pagans of Makkah with their leaders’ permission
D. Muslims could only export their commodities and were therefore not allowed to import
Answer: B. Muslims were neither allowed to buy nor sell their commodities to the Makkans
Explanation: The Quraysh enforced a boycott of trade and social contact to isolate the Prophet (S.A.W.), his followers and their allies.
Question 48
One of the lessons which the farewell pilgrimage of the Prophet (SAW) preaches to Muslims is to
A. Protect women’s right
B. Be fasting regularly
C. Recite the Glorious Qur’an
D. Intensify effort in fighting idolatory
Answer: A. Protect women’s right
Explanation: One teaching of the Farewell Sermon is that women must receive their rights. It calls on husbands to fear God in their treatment of wives and provide suitable food and clothing, while also describing the husbands’ rights within marriage.
Question 49
Who among the four rightly guided Caliphs, shifted the seat of government to Kufah because of some political expediencies?
A. Uthman
B. Affan
C. Umar b. Khattab
D. Ali b. Abi Talib
Answer: C. Umar b. Khattab
Explanation: In Rajab 36 A.H. (January 657), Ali (R.A.) chose to move the seat of government from Medina in the Hijaz to Kufa in Iraq. After order returned to Basra, he made Abdullah ibn Abbas its governor and proceeded to Kufa, which then became the capital.
Question 50
Who among the following is not a mujaddid in West Africa?
A. Uthman
B. Fodio B. Ahmad Labbo
C. Hajjaj b. Yusuf
D. Abdullah b. Fodio
Answer: C. Hajjaj b. Yusuf
Explanation: Hajjaj ibn Yusuf was born in Ta’if in the Hejaz (now Saudi Arabia) in early June 661 CE (40 A.H.) and later served as governor of Iraq.