JAMB UTME - Islamic Religious Studies - 2008

Question 1 Report

The Hadith above warns Muslims against charity with

useless things

ill-gotten wealth Correct answer

evil intention

cheap things

Answer Details

“…Allah the Mighty is good and accepts only that which is good…”

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Question 2 Report

The official compilation of Hadith was facilitated by

Caliph Umar b. al-khattab

Caliph Uthman b. Affan

Caliph Mu’awiyah b. Abi Sufyan

Caliph Umar b. Abdul-Aziz
Correct answer

Answer Details

“Umar bin Abdul-Azeez was the one who facilitated the compilation of the Hadith. He was a Umayyad caliph who gave an order to the scholars to collect and compile the traditions”

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Question 3 Report

The collection of Imam Muslim differs from that of Imam Bukhari in terms of

Interpretation

Authenticity

Repetition

Characterization Correct answer

Answer Details

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Question 4 Report

The message in Hadith 34 of an- Nawawi is about

Performing the society for the better

Preventing evil in the society by any means possible Correct answer

Commanding good among people

Abstaining from evil deeds

Answer Details

“…. Any one amongst you who sees abomination act should change it …..”

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Question 5 Report

The first major written work of a hadith was

Sahih Muslim

Sunan Ibn Majah

Muwata Malik Correct answer

Musnad Ahmad

Answer Details

“The Muwatta of Imam Malik bin Annab (died 179AH) is the first of its kind ..

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Question 6 Report

The verse above urges

Mankind to be patient and persevere

The Makkans to persevere and be patient

Anyone in hardship to persevere and be patient

The believers to be patient and persevere Correct answer

Answer Details

“O you who believe, Endure and be more patient…” Q. 3:103.

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Question 7 Report

Zihar occurs when a husband compares his

Wife with himself

Wife with his daughter

Daughter with her friend

Wife with the back of his mother Correct answer

Answer Details

“Zihar is husband’s comparison of his wife’s back with his mother”.

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Question 8 Report

What are the characteristics common to most Makkan Suwar?

They are short and poetic Correct answer

They are long and rhythmic

They are easy and rhythmic

They are stylistic and summative

Answer Details

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Question 9 Report

According to Q.4:34, the main right of the

Husband over his wife is to

Prepare food for him

Have conjugal relation with her

Accept his leadership and obey him Correct answer

Appreciate him for his favours

Answer Details

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Question 10 Report

Which of the following directly applies to Hadith ad-Da’if?

It can be used on certain conditions Correct answer

Its rejection is due to its weakness all the times

It can be equated with al- Mauduf

It’s legal status cannot be ascertained

Answer Details

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Question 11 Report

In congregational Salah, a person who comes late is expected to

pronounce the taslim to indicate his arrival

say subhanallah so that the Imam can note his presence

recite the iqama before joining the congregation

make takbiratul ihram and join the Imam Correct answer

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Question 12 Report

The act of taking refuge from the Jinns as mentioned in Q. 72:6 is that

They could harm the believers

People benefit from their protection

They would increase such people in fury Correct answer

people may turn to be their partners

Answer Details

“And verily there were men going mankind who took shelter with the males among the Jin but the (the Jin) increase them (the mankind) in sin and transgression”. Q. 72:6.

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Question 13 Report

Every human being, according to Sūrah al- Asr is in a state of loss, except the

Quraish tribe

the oppressed people

faithful and righteous Correct answer

earlier generations

Answer Details

“Suratul-Abr” Q:103:3.

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Question 14 Report

Hadith 18 of an-Nwawai enjoins believers to

Be firm abravend

Be strong-minded and clean

Have piety and work righteously Correct answer

Acquire knowledge and be polite

Answer Details

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Question 15 Report

Good behavior and modesty in dress in Islam is an essential parts of

Amal Correct answer

duty

Iman

beauty

Answer Details

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Question 16 Report

The verse that can be recited for

Protection against evil machinations is

Q. 2:286

Q. 2:285

Q. 2:256

Q. 2:255 Correct answer

Answer Details

“Ayatul – Kursiy – Q. 2:255.

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Question 17 Report

A major activity in Salah performed through various bodily postures is known as

Raka’at Correct answer

Takbiratul Ihram

At- tashahud

Sujud ash-shukr

Answer Details

“The various bodily postures performed in Salah as a major activity is called Rakat”.

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Question 18 Report

Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was described as the seal of all prophets, meaning that he

Was the last or the prophets of Allah Correct answer

Covered all parts of the world preaching

Is reserved even by the Jews

Was accepted by all Christian

Answer Details

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Question 19 Report

Hadith is important to Muslims because it is

miracle of Islam

the most reliable sayings of the prophet (SAW)

the only linkage between the prophet (SAW) and the Muslim

the means through which the prophet’s message is known Correct answer

Answer Details

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Question 20 Report

The most important ways of preserving the Glorious Qur’ān by Sahǻbah include

establishing schools in major cities and teaching the Glorious Qur’ān Correct answer

teaching the application of sunnah practically

explaining the conduct of the prophet according to the Glorious Qur’ān

guiding the new converts in Islam ways of life

Answer Details

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Question 21 Report

The important of Salah as listed in Q. 29:45 includes

Prohibition of shameful and deeds Correct answer

Making invocations regularly

Prohibition of cheating in measures

Prohibition of hoarding

Answer Details

“…Verily, As Salat prevent from al- Fahshai (i.e. great sins…) and Almunkar … (every kind of evil wicked deed). Q. 29:45

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Question 22 Report

Which of the following is the correct order of authenticity of three of the six sound collections of the Hadith

Bukhari, Muslim and Tirmidhi Correct answer

Ibn Majah, Muslim and Nasa’i

Muslim, Nasa’I and Ibn Majah

Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi and Bukhari

Answer Details

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Question 23 Report

The type of Zakah due at the end of Ramadan fast is known as

Zakah al-mal

Zakah al-fitr Correct answer

Zakah al-anam

Zakah al-harth

Answer Details

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Zakat (charity)

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Question 24 Report

The Glorious Qur??n takes precedence over the Hadith in that

it can be used for prayers

the former is recited in prayers

the latter can be invoked against evil Correct answer

only the former is used in judicial matters

Answer Details

?Qur`an is recited during Salat Hadith is not to be used during Salat?.

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Tafsir

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Question 25 Report

A Hadith in which the chain of narration and text are sound is known as

Mash’hur

Maqtu’

Mursa

Sahih Correct answer

Answer Details

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Question 26 Report

The gathering of pilgrims on the 9th day of Dhul Hijjah is known as

Wuquf bi ‘Arefah Correct answer

Sajadah ‘Arefah

Jabal ‘Arefah

Da’al al- ‘Arefah

Answer Details

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Hajj (pilgrimage)

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Question 27 Report

Q. 3:103 enjoins Muslims to

Unite and not be divided Correct answer

Live in the same place

Speak with one voice politically

Unite for economic progress

Answer Details

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Question 28 Report

What will happen on the Day of Judgment according to Q.101:4?

Mountains will discharge fire

Mountains will be like carded wool

Fire of Jahannam will be seen

Sun will be extremely hot

None of the above

Correct answer

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Question 29 Report

Hajj is one of the avenues for Islamic brotherhood and

kindness

fairness

Trust

unity Correct answer

Answer Details

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Question 30 Report

The Glorious Qur’ān is a guidance for

The pious Correct answer

All mankind

The Arabs

The Quraish

Answer Details

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Question 31 Report

Hadith 11 of an-Nawawi admonishes Muslims to

be certain in some acts of worship

avoid doubtful things Correct answer

note that doubt and uncertainty are close to each other

always do things clearly

Answer Details

“…Leave that about which you are in doubt for that about which you are in no doubt”

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Question 32 Report

The real name of Imam al-Bukhari is

Musa b. Muhammad

Muhammad b. Ahmad

Isma’il b. Yaqub

Muhammad b. Isma’il Correct answer

Answer Details

“Imam bukahri’s full name is Muhammad b. Ismail bin Ibrahim al-Bukhari”

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Question 33 Report

Which of the following vitiates Salah?

Intoxication Correct answer

Adornment

Falsehood

yawning

Answer Details

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Question 34 Report

The verse above teaches that Muslims should

Travel round the world and see wonders

Explore the earth and be learned

Go into the earth and see Allah’s creatures

Disperse into the land and earn a living Correct answer

Answer Details

“…. You may disperse through the land and seek for the bounty of Allah (by working) etc …. Q. 62:10.

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Question 35 Report

Excluded from inheritance is a

Brother from the estate of his deceased brother

Man after the death of his wife

Person who kills his father for his estate Correct answer

Woman because of her gender

Answer Details

“In a case of homicide, the person guilty of murder is barred from inheritance of the person he murdered”

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Question 36 Report

The science of Asma al-rijal is introduced in order to

Authenticate the chains of Hadith narrators Correct answer

Confirms the names of Hadith books

Ascertain the number of ahadith

Explain the contents of the sunnah

Answer Details

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Question 37 Report

The caliph who introduced stipend for teachers was

abu Bakr

umar Correct answer

uthman

ali

Answer Details

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

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Question 38 Report

According to Hadith 41 of an- Nawawi, the faith of a believer is incomplete until he

Loves for his brother what he love himself

Hate all kinds of evil

Likes good things for his family

Follows what has been revealed unto the prophet(SAW) Correct answer

Answer Details

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Question 39 Report

The categories of women prohibited in marriage due to blood relations are

10 Correct answer

Answer Details

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Family Matters

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Question 40 Report

Talaq al bai’in technically conveys the idea of

Divorce of a new bride

Court annulment of marriage

An irrevocable divorce Correct answer

Divorce in a state of impurity

Answer Details

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Talaq (Divorce)

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Question 41 Report

A marriage is not valid in Islam without

At least two witnesses Correct answer

Slaughtering an animal

Marriage garment

Deciding the place of residence

Answer Details

“For validity of marriage, there must be at least two witnesses”

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Question 42 Report

The translation of the verse above is

‘truly, man is to his lord ungrateful

‘verily, to thy Lord is the return of all Correct answer

‘And verily the hereafter will be better for thee than present

‘truly, he succeeds that purifies

Answer Details

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Question 43 Report

Qiy ā s in Islamic law refers to

Measurement

Analogical deduction Correct answer

Intelligent work

evaluation

Answer Details

“Qiy a s means: Analogical deduction of Law

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Question 44 Report

The Prophet’s uncle who lost his life in the

Battle of Badr was

Hamzah Correct answer

Abbās

Abū Tālib

Abū Jahl

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Question 45 Report

The main impact of Islamic values on social life of the people of West Africa is the

Performance of Salah by Muslims

Modification of polygamy in line with Islamic principles

Adoption of Arabic words in many languages Correct answer

Avoidance of alcoholic drink in public places

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Question 46 Report

The complete Glorious was Qur’ān taken from Lawn al-mahfuz to the lowest of the heavens known as

Bait al- Izzah Correct answer

Bait al- Maqdis

Bait al-Haram

Bait al-Hikmah

Answer Details

“The revelation of the glorious Qur`an passed through three stages, 2 from Lawh al-Mahfuriz to the lowest of the heaven known as “Bait-al-Izzah”

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Question 47 Report

The right of a husband over his wife excludes

Controlling the wife’s activities

Taking additional wives

Deciding the place of residence

Total controlling the wife’s property Correct answer

Answer Details

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Question 48 Report

Raiding as a characteristic of the Jahilyyah Arabs led to

Holding annual political meetings

Staging of annual trade fair

Burying their female children alive

Fighting inter- tribal wars Correct answer

Answer Details

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