JAMB Islamic Religious Knowledge Past Questions & Answers

1.

Women are admonished to dress modestly by the Qur'an so that

A.

they will be respected outside

B.

they can display their adornment

C.

responsible partners will come their way

D.

people will admire them

Correct answer is C

 

Women are admonished to dress modestly so that responsible partners can come their way.

2.

Out of 300,000 traditions collected by Imam Muslim, he selected

A.

6,200

B.

7,200

C.

8,200

D.

9,200

Correct answer is D

Out of 300,000 traditions collected by Imam Muslim, he selected 9,200.

3.

To seek divine guidance, Muslims are encouraged to perform Salat

A.

Tahajjud

B.

Tarawih

C.

Istisqa

D.

Istikhara

Correct answer is D

Salat al-Istikhara, which translates to prayer of seeking counsel, is a prayer recited by muslims who are in need of guidance from Almighty Allah when facing a decision in their life.

4.

The content of Hadith is referred to as

A.

isnad

B.

matn

C.

musnad

D.

sahih

Correct answer is B

The content of Hadith is called matn. Matn. Content or text of a hadith report. Along with its chain of transmitters (isnad), one of the two main parts of a hadith report.

5.

The main means of transport used by the Arabs in the desert was

A.

Cattle

B.

Horse

C.

Camel

D.

Donkey

Correct answer is C

 

During the pre-Islamic period, the main means of transport used by the Arabs in the desert was the camel. Camels are well-adapted to the harsh desert conditions and were used for long-distance travel, carrying heavy loads, and even as a source of food and milk.