JAMB Islamic Religious Knowledge Past Questions 2001
10 questions from the JAMB 2001 Islamic Religious Knowledge paper, with answers and explanations. Tap "Show answer" under each one when you are ready.
JAMB 2001Question 1 · Belief
Ar-Rahmān as one of the attributes of Allāh implies that He is
A.kind to His servants
B.more powerful than His servants
C.an overseer of His servant
D.closer to His servants
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Answer: A. kind to His servants
The correct answer is kind to His servants. The reviewed key follows the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh, creed or Islamic-history fact tested by this item.
JAMB 2001Question 2 · Fiqh
Fard and Harām in the scope of sharī'ah mean
A.tolerable and abominable
B.permissible and punishable
C.compulsory and disliked
D.obligatory and prohibited
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Answer: D. obligatory and prohibited
The correct answer is obligatory and prohibited. The reviewed key follows the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh, creed or Islamic-history fact tested by this item.
JAMB 2001Question 3 · Hadith
According to Hadīth 31 of an-Nawawi, man will be loved by ‘Allāℎ if he is
A.indifferent to the world
B.steadfast in prayers
C.obedient to the prophets
D.kind to his neighbours
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Answer: A. indifferent to the world
The correct answer is indifferent to the world. The reviewed key follows the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh, creed or Islamic-history fact tested by this item.
JAMB 2001Question 4 · Qur’an and Revelation
Qur’an 15:9 teaches that the preservation of the Qur’an is ultimately
A.Muslim ‘Ummah should ensure that the Glorious Qur’ān is not corrupted
B.protection of the Glorious Qur’ān is a divine responsibility
C.protection of the Glorious Qur’ān is a joint responsibility
D.Prophet (S.A.W) has taken adequate measures to protect the Glorious Qur’ān.
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Answer: B. protection of the Glorious Qur’ān is a divine responsibility
The correct answer is protection of the Glorious Qur’ān is a divine responsibility. The reviewed key follows the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh, creed or Islamic-history fact tested by this item.
JAMB 2001Question 5 · Qur’an and Revelation
The major theme of āyah Amanar-Rasāl is
A.steadfastness in prayer
B.the articles of faith
C.the pillars of Islam
D.the importance of knowledge
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Answer: B. the articles of faith
The correct answer is the articles of faith. The reviewed key follows the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh, creed or Islamic-history fact tested by this item.
JAMB 2001Question 6 · Qur’an and Revelation
‘… here are my daughters: they are purer for you’… (Q.11:78) The statement above was made by Prophet Lūt to discourage
A.homosexuality
B.adultery
C.fornication
D.celibacy
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Answer: A. homosexuality
The correct answer is homosexuality. The reviewed key follows the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh, creed or Islamic-history fact tested by this item.
JAMB 2001Question 7 · Qur’an and Revelation
Sūrah 79:24 reveals that Pharaoh’s action is incompatible with the Islamic principle of Tawhīd because he
A.encouraged the art of magic
B.indulged in immoral acts
C.worshiped beings other than ‘Allāh
D.equated himself with ‘Allāh.
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Answer: D. equated himself with ‘Allāh.
The correct answer is equated himself with ‘Allāh.. The reviewed key follows the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh, creed or Islamic-history fact tested by this item.
JAMB 2001Question 8 · Qur’an and Revelation
‘If ye do it not, take notice of war from ‘Allah and His Apostle: But if ye turn back,ye shall have your capital sums …’ (Q.2:279) The quotation above warns against
A.cheating
B.fraud
C.usury
D.gambling
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Answer: C. usury
The correct answer is usury. The reviewed key follows the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh, creed or Islamic-history fact tested by this item.
JAMB 2001Question 9 · Seerah and Islamic History
The prophet who assisted Prophet Ibrahīm (A.S.) in the reconstruction of the Ka'abah the
A.Ishaq (A.S)
B.Nūℎ (A.S)
C.Yacqūb (A.S)
D.Ismāil (A.S).
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Answer: D. Ismāil (A.S).
The correct answer is Ismāil (A.S).. The reviewed key follows the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh, creed or Islamic-history fact tested by this item.
JAMB 2001Question 10 · Seerah and Islamic History
One of the most outstanding developments after the Hijrah was the
A.emergence of a new religion
B.increase in hostilities against the Muslims
C.emergence of the Muslim ‘Ummah
D.increase in cooperation with the Jews
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Answer: C. emergence of the Muslim ‘Ummah
The correct answer is emergence of the Muslim ‘Ummah. The reviewed key follows the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh, creed or Islamic-history fact tested by this item.
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