JAMB Islamic Religious Knowledge Past Questions & Answers - Page 133

661.

The text of talbiyah in hājj emphasizes the pilgrim's

A.

readiness to observe the rites of ℎājj to the end

B.

realization of the uniqueness of the rites of ℎājj

C.

recognition of Allah's absolute authority

D.

aspiration for a reward

Correct answer is C

The Talbiyah (Arabic: ٱلتَّلبِيَة‎, at-Talbīyah) is a Muslim prayer invoked by the pilgrims as a conviction that they intend to perform the Hajj only for the glory of Allah. Talbiyah is repeatedly invoked during the Hajj, or pilgrimage, upon putting on the Ihram, so the pilgrims can purify and rid themselves of worldly concerns.
"Here I am [at your service] O God, here I am. Here I am [at your service]. You have no partners (other gods). To You alone is all praise and all excellence, and to You is all sovereignty. There is no partner to You."

662.

The doctrine of trinity is regarded in Islam as a form of

A.

shirk

B.

kufr

C.

Nifāq

D.

zulm

Correct answer is A

Shirk (Arabic: شرك‎ širk) is the sin of idolatry or polytheism (i.e., the deification or worship of anyone or anything besides Allah). It means ascribing to, or the establishment of, partners placed beside Allah. It is termed Tawhid (monotheism) Mušrikūn مشركون are those who practice shirk, which literally means "association" and refers to accepting other gods and divinities alongside God (as God's "associates").

663.

'And consult them in the affairs ...'(Qur'ān 3:159). This expression emphasizes the importance of the principle of

A.

shūrā

B.

mu'āmalah

C.

Tatfīf

D.

bay'ah

Correct answer is A

Shura (Arabic: شُورَىٰ‎, shūrā) is an Arabic word for "consultation". The Quran and the Prophet Muhammad encourage Muslims to decide their affairs in consultation with those who will be affected by that decision.
It is by the Mercy from God that you (O Muhammad) were gentle with them, for if you had been stern of heart they would have dispersed from around you.
Holy Qur'ān 3:159

664.

Which one of the following actions may be regarded as Mubāℎ?

A.

Acquisition of knowledge

B.

smoking

C.

Salāt ash-shaf

D.

Shaking hands while greeting

Correct answer is D

It refers to an action that is not mandatory, recommended, reprehensible or forbidden, and thus involves no judgement from God.
Assigning acts to this legal category reflects a deliberate choice rather than an oversight on the part of jurists

665.

According to Qur'ān 6:160, while bad deeds would be rewarded in the same measure, good deeds would be rewarded

A.

half measure

B.

ten-fold

C.

twenty-fold

D.

uncountable fold

Correct answer is B

Qur'an 6:160
"Whoever will come to Allah with a good deed shall have ten times as much, and whoever will come to Allah with an evil deed, shall be requited with no more than the like of it. They shall not be wronged..."