JAMB Islamic Religious Knowledge Past Questions & Answers - Page 128

636.

Any Hadith whose message is directly from Allah is

A.

Sahih

B.

Hasan

C.

Qudsi

D.

Gharib

Correct answer is C

Hadith Qudsi are the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad(PBUH) as revealed to him by the Almighty Allah.

637.

The significant message contained in sūrah at-Takāthur is that

A.

passion for wealth and position may divert man's attention from worship of Allah

B.

moral obligation and spiritual sacrifice should be uppermost in the minds of a true believer

C.

man should avoid committing sin at all times

D.

man should pray five times daily

Correct answer is A

As nearly most of the other Makkan surahs, surah At-Takathur reminds us of the hereafter, resurrection, and accountability before Allah the Almighty.
Surah At-Takathur warns of the dangers of heedlessness of the Hereafter which results from one's deep immersion in worldly gains and the rivalry for such gains until one dies.

638.

Al-Kawthar in the Glorious Qur'an is otherwise called a

A.

river in paradise

B.

garden in paradise

C.

light in paradise

D.

fruit in paradise

Correct answer is A

Al-Kauthar is a river in Paradise. Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) witnessed this river on the night of Al-Mi'raj (ascension to the heavens). The Prophet said:
"(On the night of Al-Mi'raj) I came upon a river (in Paradise) the banks of which were made of tents of hollow pearls. I asked (Angel) Jibraîl, 'What is this (river)?' He replied, 'This is Al-Kauthar."
Describing Al-Kauthar, the Prophet said: "It is a river in Paradise which my Lord has given me. It is whiter than milk and sweeter than honey." [Narrated Prophet Muhammad will be given Al-Kauthar on the Day of Judgment to quench the thirst of his true followers. The Prophet said:
"Verily, it (Al-Kauthar) is a river that my Lord, the Mighty and Majestic, has promised me and it has abundant goodness. It is a pond where my Ummah (followers) will be brought to on the Day of Judgment. Its containers are as numerous as the stars in the sky."

639.

The number of takbirat performed in a rak'ah as a unit of salāh is

A.

9

B.

8

C.

7

D.

6

Correct answer is D

"A complete rak`at is made up of 6 Takbirah".

640.

In Q.5:7, Allah says, 'if ye are ill or on a journey ... and ye find no water, then perform ...'

A.

wudū

B.

al-ghusl

C.

at-tayammum

D.

qasr

Correct answer is C

In this ayah, Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala reminds His believing servants of His bounty by legislating this glorious religion and sending them this honorable Messenger sallAllahu aalyhi wa sallam. He also reminds them of the covenant and pledges that He took from them to follow the Messenger, support and aid him, implement his Law and convey it on his behalf, while accepting it themselves.
Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala said " And you remember Allah's favour upon you and his covenant with which he bound you when you said we hear and we obey"