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JAMB Islamic Religious Knowledge Past Questions 2012

10 questions from the JAMB 2012 Islamic Religious Knowledge paper, with answers and explanations. Tap "Show answer" under each one when you are ready.

JAMB 2012Question 1 · Belief
Magic is originated from _____
  1. A.Nas
  2. B.Shaytan
  3. C.Allah
  4. D.Angel
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Answer: B. Shaytan

The correct answer is Shaytan. This matches the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh, creed or Islamic-history fact tested by the question.

JAMB 2012Question 2 · Belief
Seeking assistance from the fortune tellers is forbidden because
  1. A.it gives one an insight of what tomorrow holds
  2. B.it creates animosity amongst people
  3. C.it leads to ascribing absolute power to a fellow being
  4. D.it's proceed is unlawful
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Answer: C. it leads to ascribing absolute power to a fellow being

The correct answer is it leads to ascribing absolute power to a fellow being. This matches the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh, creed or Islamic-history fact tested by the question.

JAMB 2012Question 3 · Fiqh
The term, Shari'ah refers to
  1. A.A path
  2. B.Wisdom
  3. C.Passion
  4. D.An Idea
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Answer: A. A path

The correct answer is A path. This matches the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh, creed or Islamic-history fact tested by the question.

JAMB 2012Question 4 · Hadith
A muslim man that hits his left leg against a stone on his way to the market and turns back saying he is unlucky, according to Islamic law, he believes in___
  1. A.Magic
  2. B.Allah
  3. C.Superstition
  4. D.Witchcraft499
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Answer: C. Superstition

The correct answer is Superstition. This matches the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh, creed or Islamic-history fact tested by the question.

JAMB 2012Question 5 · Islamic Ethics and Society
The entrenchment of an Islamic economic system is aimed at
  1. A.controlling the world funds .
  2. B.restricting the unlawful acquisition of wealth
  3. C.restricting men to particular occupations
  4. D.promoting equitable distribution of wealth
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Answer: D. promoting equitable distribution of wealth

The correct answer is promoting equitable distribution of wealth. This matches the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh, creed or Islamic-history fact tested by the question.

JAMB 2012Question 6 · Islamic Studies
During the Jihiliyya era, the Ka'aba was the center of poetic contest at the annual festival called
  1. A.ijāz
  2. B.Ukāz
  3. C.Manāt
  4. D.ushrah474
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Answer: B. Ukāz

The correct answer is Ukāz. This matches the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh, creed or Islamic-history fact tested by the question.

JAMB 2012Question 7 · Islamic Studies
The presentation of Sermon is an obligation on the Imam when leading
  1. A.All the prayers
  2. B.Funeral prayers
  3. C.Friday prayers
  4. D.Every prayer on friday
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Answer: C. Friday prayers

The correct answer is Friday prayers. This matches the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh, creed or Islamic-history fact tested by the question.

JAMB 2012Question 8 · Qur’an and Revelation
The shortest surah in the Qu'ran is
  1. A.suratul nas
  2. B.Suratul Kawthar
  3. C.Suratul ikhlas
  4. D.Suratul Falaq
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Answer: B. Suratul Kawthar

The correct answer is Suratul Kawthar. This matches the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh, creed or Islamic-history fact tested by the question.

JAMB 2012Question 9 · Qur’an and Revelation
In which Surah is making show in worship condemned
  1. A.Suratul Fil
  2. B.Kafirun
  3. C.Lahab
  4. D.Ma'un
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Answer: D. Ma'un

The correct answer is Ma'un. This matches the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh, creed or Islamic-history fact tested by the question.

JAMB 2012Question 10 · Seerah and Islamic History
Khadija's greatest contribution to the life of Mohammed in Makkah was that she
  1. A.made him her salesman
  2. B.made him very rich
  3. C.gave him moral and financial support
  4. D.wanted to make him king
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Answer: C. gave him moral and financial support

The correct answer is gave him moral and financial support. This matches the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh, creed or Islamic-history fact tested by the question.

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