JAMB Islamic Religious Knowledge Past Questions & Answers - Page 3

11.

The type of Ghusl performed by a new convert to Islam is

A.

Janabah

B.

Nifas

C.

Dhukil-al-Islam

D.

Haydah

Correct answer is C

 

When a person converts to Islam, they are required to perform Ghusl (ritual purification) known as Ghusl al-Islam or Dhukil-al-Islam. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Dhukil-al-Islam'.

12.

Al-Akhirah is to hereafter as Al-Qiyammah is to

A.

Paradise

B.

Destiny

C.

Hell

D.

Resurrection

Correct answer is D

 

In Islamic eschatology, Al-Akhirah is the term for the afterlife, and Al-Qiyammah is the term for the Day of Resurrection. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Resurrection'.

13.

The fifty Muslim archers at the battle of Uhud were instructed to

A.

pay homage to the Prophet(S.A.W.)

B.

strike first in order to gain war booty

C.

attack the enemies when facing them

D.

stay there and should not leave their post

Correct answer is D

 

The fifty Muslim archers at the battle of Uhud were instructed by Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) to stay at their post and not to leave, regardless of the situation on the battlefield. Their failure to adhere to this instruction led to the Muslims' defeat in the battle.

14.

Talaq al-Bida'ah takes effect when divorce is pronounced

A.

when the wife is still in her marital home

B.

when the wife is purified of her menses

C.

verbally or in writing

D.

three times simultaneously

Correct answer is D

 

Talaq al-Bida'ah, also known as the innovated divorce, takes effect when divorce is pronounced three times simultaneously. This practice is considered to be against the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) as it does not allow for the period of reconciliation that is recommended in Islam.

15.

An Hadith is referred to as da'if because

A.

it has defects in its isnad and matn

B.

it is sometimes supported with evidences

C.

all its transmitters are reliable

D.

it is a fabricated tradition

Correct answer is A

 

A Hadith is referred to as da'if (weak) because it has defects in its isnad (chain of narrators) and matn (content). This means that there may be issues with the reliability of the narrators or inconsistencies in the content of the Hadith.