JAMB Islamic Religious Knowledge Past Questions 2017
10 questions from the JAMB 2017 Islamic Religious Knowledge paper, with answers and explanations. Tap "Show answer" under each one when you are ready.
JAMB 2017Question 1 · Fiqh
The type of Zakah due at the end of Ramadan fast is known as
A.Zakah al-mal
B.Zakah al-fitr
C.Zakah al-an‘am
D.Zakah al-rikaz
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Answer: B. Zakah al-fitr
The correct answer is Zakah al-fitr. This matches the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh or Islamic-history fact tested by the question.
JAMB 2017Question 2 · Fiqh
Which of the following vitiates Salah?
A.Intoxication
B.Adornment
C.Falsehood
D.yawning
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Answer: A. Intoxication
The correct answer is Intoxication. This matches the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh or Islamic-history fact tested by the question.
JAMB 2017Question 3 · Fiqh
Hajj is one of the avenues for Islamic brotherhood and
A.kindness
B.Fairness
C.Trust
D.Unity
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Answer: D. Unity
The correct answer is Unity. This matches the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh or Islamic-history fact tested by the question.
JAMB 2017Question 4 · Hadith
The real name of Imam al-Bukhari is
A.Musa b. Muhammad
B.Muhammad b. Ahmad
C.Isma'il b. Yaqub
D.Muhammad b. Isma'il
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Answer: D. Muhammad b. Isma'il
The correct answer is Muhammad b. Isma'il. This matches the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh or Islamic-history fact tested by the question.
JAMB 2017Question 5 · Hadith
The Glorious Qur'ǻn takes precedence over the Hadith in that
A.it can be used for prayers
B.the former is recited in prayers
C.the latter can be invoked against evil
D.the latter can be invoked against evil
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Answer: B. the former is recited in prayers
The correct answer is the former is recited in prayers. This matches the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh or Islamic-history fact tested by the question.
JAMB 2017Question 6 · Hadith
The first major written work of a hadith was
A.Sahih Muslim
B.Sunan Ibn Majah
C.Muwata Malik
D.Musnad Ahmad
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Answer: C. Muwata Malik
The correct answer is Muwata Malik. This matches the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh or Islamic-history fact tested by the question.
JAMB 2017Question 7 · Hadith
According to Hadith 41 of an- Nawawi, the faith of a believer is incomplete until he
A.Loves for his brother what he love himself
B.Hate all kinds of evil
C.Likes good things for his family
D.Follows what has been revealed unto the prophet(SAW)
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Answer: D. Follows what has been revealed unto the prophet(SAW)
The correct answer is Follows what has been revealed unto the prophet(SAW). This matches the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh or Islamic-history fact tested by the question.
JAMB 2017Question 8 · Hadith
Hadith 18 of an-Nwawai enjoins believers to
A.Be firm abravend
B.Be strong-minded and clean
C.Have piety and work righteously
D.Acquire knowledge and be polite
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Answer: C. Have piety and work righteously
The correct answer is Have piety and work righteously. This matches the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh or Islamic-history fact tested by the question.
JAMB 2017Question 9 · Qur’an and Revelation
Every human being, according to Sūrah al- Asr is in a state of loss, except the
A.Quraish tribe
B.the oppressed people
C.faithful and righteous
D.earlier generations
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Answer: C. faithful and righteous
The correct answer is faithful and righteous. This matches the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh or Islamic-history fact tested by the question.
JAMB 2017Question 10 · Qur’an and Revelation
The act of taking refuge from the Jinns as mentioned in Q. 72:6 is that
A.They could harm the believers
B.People benefit from their protection
C.They would increase such people in fury
D.people may turn to be their partners
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Answer: C. They would increase such people in fury
The correct answer is They would increase such people in fury. This matches the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh or Islamic-history fact tested by the question.
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