JAMB Islamic Religious Knowledge Past Questions & Answers - Page 111

551.

One of the strong proofs of the authenticity of the Qur'an is that

A.

the like of it has not been produced by an individual or a group of people

B.

the arabic language in which it was written is still spoken

C.

it was compiled soon after its revelation

D.

it has been translated into many languages

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

552.

"Surely, we created man of the best stature, then, we reduced him to the lowest of low save those who believe and perform good works."

The quotation is from Surat

A.

al-Asr

B.

al-Alaq

C.

al-Tin

D.

al-Bayyinah

Correct answer is C

These statements are found in suratul al-Tin verse 5 and 6.

553.

Apart from the cleanliness of the body and clothes, the devotee who intends to pray must also ensure the cleanliness of the

A.

soul

B.

place

C.

qiblah

D.

water

Correct answer is B

Apart from the cleanliness of the body and clothes, the devotee who intends to pray must also ensure the cleanliness of the place or site of prayer.

554.

The expression "Man kana yu minu billahi wal yawmil akhir fal yaqual khayran aw li yasmut" means a believer should

A.

desire for his neighbour what he wishes for himself

B.

never be angry

C.

make good utterances or keep silent

D.

honour his parents

Correct answer is C

Islam frowns at vulgarity and utterances that hold no weight or wisdom. Frivolousness with words could lead to sin. Hence, the prophet has outlined the tongue as one of the body parts that must be controlled.

555.

Makkan Surah with the main objective of reassuring the Prophet(SAW) at a time of distress is

A.

at-Takathur

B.

ad-Duha

C.

al-Kafirun

D.

al-ma'un

Correct answer is B

The 93rd chapter of the Quran, Surah Duha focuses mainly on the Prophet. This surah was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (saw) at a time when he had not received any revelation for six months, not even in the form of a dream! The Prophet (saw) was in a very disturbed state of mind, feeling negative and depressed and believing that Allah was displeased with him, had forgotten him, and did not want him as a Nabi anymore.