JAMB Islamic Religious Knowledge Past Questions & Answers - Page 34

166.

The caliph who introduced stipend for teachers was

A.

Abu Bakr

B.

‘Umar

C.

‘Uthman

D.

‘Ali

Correct answer is B

“Caliph umar bin Khatab was the one who introduced stipend for Teachers and the armies”

167.

Suhf was revealed to

A.

Prophet Haruna (AS)

B.

Prophet IIyas(AS)

C.

Prophet Ibrahim(AS)

D.

Prophet Muhammd(SAW)

Correct answer is C

Ṣuḥuf (Arabic: صُحُف, literally, the Scriptures) refers to any written work containing divine teachings, rulings and signs. In the Qur'an and hadiths, suhuf refers to the books of the prophets (a) in general and some certain books such as the Qur'an and the book of Prophet Abraham (a). Suhuf is also used to refer to the record of deeds.

168.

Qiy ā s in Islamic law refers to

A.

Measurement

B.

Analogical deduction

C.

Intelligent work

D.

evaluation

Correct answer is B

Qiy a s means: Analogical deduction of Law

169.

It is shirk in Islam to

A.

Dance

B.

Sing religious song

C.

Undergo plastic surgery

D.

Masquerade

Correct answer is D

In Islam, 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 (pl. of mušrik مشرك) are those who practice shirk, which literally means "association" and refers to accepting other gods and divinities alongside God (as God's "associates").

170.

Seeking assistance from the fortune tellers is forbidden because

A.

it gives one an insight of what tomorrow holds

B.

it creates animosity amongst people

C.

it leads to ascribing absolute power to a fellow being

D.

its proceed is unlawful

Correct answer is C

Qur'an 37 :6-10
(37:6) We have adorned the lower heaven with the adornment of the stars (37:7) and have protected it from every rebellious satan. (37:8) These satans cannot listen to what transpires in the High Council for they are pelted away from every side (37:9) and are repelled. Theirs is an unceasing chastisement. (37:10) And if any is able to snatch a fragment, he is pursued by a piercing flame.