JAMB Islamic Religious Knowledge Past Questions 2013
10 questions from the JAMB 2013 Islamic Religious Knowledge paper, with answers and explanations. Tap "Show answer" under each one when you are ready.
JAMB 2013Question 1 · Belief
Allah's pleasure in this world and the hereafter can be obtained through
A.Physical exercises
B.Writing Qur'an on a slate
C.Shari'a
D.Oratory
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Answer: C. Shari'a
The correct answer is Shari'a. This matches the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh, creed or Islamic-history fact tested by the question.
JAMB 2013Question 2 · Fiqh
The term, Shari'ah refers to
A.A path
B.Wisdom
C.Passion
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 2013Question 3 · Hadith
Hadith Qudsi differs from ordinary Hadith Nabawi chiefly because in Hadith Qudsi
A.its chain must always be mutawatir
B.it may only be narrated in prayer
C.the meaning is attributed to Allah while the Prophet conveys it in his own wording
D.it has no chain of transmission
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Answer: C. the meaning is attributed to Allah while the Prophet conveys it in his own wording
The correct answer is the meaning is attributed to Allah while the Prophet conveys it in his own wording. This matches the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh, creed or Islamic-history fact tested by the question.
JAMB 2013Question 4 · Islamic Studies
Imam Malik was born in
A.Syria
B.Makkah
C.Madinah
D.Egypt
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Answer: C. Madinah
The correct answer is Madinah. This matches the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh, creed or Islamic-history fact tested by the question.
JAMB 2013Question 5 · Islamic Studies
One of the scholars reported to have been imprisoned by his non compromising stance was
A.Shafi'i
B.Abu-Hanifah
C.Hambali
D.Māliki b. Anas
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Answer: B. Abu-Hanifah
The correct answer is Abu-Hanifah. This matches the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh, creed or Islamic-history fact tested by the question.
JAMB 2013Question 6 · Qur’an and Revelation
The Qur'an is different from other revealed Books because
A.it is a prayer book only
B.barren women can be helped through it
C.both spiritual, moral and social values are found in it
D.one can use it for protection only.
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Answer: C. both spiritual, moral and social values are found in it
The correct answer is both spiritual, moral and social values are found in it. This matches the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh, creed or Islamic-history fact tested by the question.
JAMB 2013Question 7 · Qur’an and Revelation
The correct meaning of tafsir is the
A.detailed explanation and commentary of the Glorious Qur'an
B.scientific application of the contents of the Glorious Qur'an to human life
C.true reflections on the contents of the Glorious Qur'an
D.practical application of the contents of the Glorious Qur'an
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Answer: A. detailed explanation and commentary of the Glorious Qur'an
The correct answer is detailed explanation and commentary of the Glorious Qur'an. This matches the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh, creed or Islamic-history fact tested by the question.
JAMB 2013Question 8 · Qur’an and Revelation
The committee that standardized the Glorious Qur'an is made up of
A.Six people
B.Five people
C.Four people
D.Three people
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Answer: C. Four people
The correct answer is Four people. This matches the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh, creed or Islamic-history fact tested by the question.
JAMB 2013Question 9 · Qur’an and Revelation
'O Allah! Lord of power (and rule), Thou giveth power to whom thou pleaseth, and thou strippest off power from whom thou pleaseth ...' Q.3:26 The verse above describes Allah's political power as most
A.Complex
B.Liberal
C.Severe
D.Sovereign
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Answer: D. Sovereign
The correct answer is Sovereign. This matches the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh, creed or Islamic-history fact tested by the question.
JAMB 2013Question 10 · Seerah and Islamic History
The core of Muhammad's (SAW) da'awah in Makkah was on
A.the unity of Allah
B.business transaction
C.divine punishment of wrongdoers
D.Sincere brotherhood
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Answer: A. the unity of Allah
The correct answer is the unity of Allah. This matches the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh, creed or Islamic-history fact tested by the question.
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