JAMB Islamic Religious Knowledge Past Questions 2019
10 questions from the JAMB 2019 Islamic Religious Knowledge paper, with answers and explanations. Tap "Show answer" under each one when you are ready.
JAMB 2019Question 1 · Belief
According to Islamic teachings, angels are
A.of divine nature
B.a class of jinns
C.like human beings
D.loyal servants of Allah
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Answer: D. loyal servants of Allah
The correct answer is loyal servants of Allah. This matches the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh or Islamic-history fact tested by the question.
JAMB 2019Question 2 · Fiqh
In the Islamic law of inheritance, the share of the mother of the deceased who has no children is
A.1/3
B.1/639
C.1/2
D.1/4
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Answer: A. 1/3
The correct answer is 1/3. This matches the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh or Islamic-history fact tested by the question.
JAMB 2019Question 3 · Hadith
The importance of knowledge of isnād and matn lies in the fact that
A.both were taught by the Prophet (S.A.W)
B.they make it possible to understand Hadīth
C.the two make it easy to memorize Hadītℎ
D.the two make it easy to identify fault in Hadīth
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Answer: D. the two make it easy to identify fault in Hadīth
The correct answer is the two make it easy to identify fault in Hadīth. This matches the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh or Islamic-history fact tested by the question.
JAMB 2019Question 4 · Islamic Civilization
One of the ways by which Islamic civilization was manifested in West Africa was
A.recruitment of Muslim medical personnel to man health institutions
B.construction of palaces based on Arab technology
C.the employment of scholars of Arabic as envoys by kings and emperors
D.establishment of universities to train scientists
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Answer: C. the employment of scholars of Arabic as envoys by kings and emperors
The correct answer is the employment of scholars of Arabic as envoys by kings and emperors. This matches the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh or Islamic-history fact tested by the question.
JAMB 2019Question 5 · Islamic Studies
The first man on earth, Adam (A.S), was exalted above other creatures because of his
A.Insight
B.knowledge
C.Intelligence
D.Obedience
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Answer: B. knowledge
The correct answer is knowledge. This matches the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh or Islamic-history fact tested by the question.
JAMB 2019Question 6 · Islamic Studies
Ignorance of religious rites and duties is not excusable in Islam because
A.it is obligatory on all Muslims to seek knowledge
B.most Muslims can read and write Arabic
C.books of Islamic jurisprudence have been translated into many languages
D.the Islamic system of education is highly developed all over the world
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Answer: A. it is obligatory on all Muslims to seek knowledge
The correct answer is it is obligatory on all Muslims to seek knowledge. This matches the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh or Islamic-history fact tested by the question.
JAMB 2019Question 7 · Qur’an and Revelation
According to Qur'ān 4:48, to set up partners with Allah is a great offense which Allah will not forgive
A.even if He forgives all other sins
B.except the Prophet (S.A.W) intercedes
C.until He has forgiven all other sins
D.except the offender repents
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Answer: A. even if He forgives all other sins
The correct answer is even if He forgives all other sins. This matches the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh or Islamic-history fact tested by the question.
JAMB 2019Question 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.Usury
B.gambling
C.Fraud
D.cheating
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Answer: A. Usury
The correct answer is Usury. This matches the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh or Islamic-history fact tested by the question.
JAMB 2019Question 9 · Seerah and Early Islam
Who among the prophets of 'Allāh was sent to his people to warn against deceit in term of measurement and weight
A.Shuaib (A.S.)
B.Nuh (A.S)
C.Salih (A.S)
D.Hud (A.S)
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Answer: A. Shuaib (A.S.)
The correct answer is Shuaib (A.S.). This matches the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh or Islamic-history fact tested by the question.
JAMB 2019Question 10 · Seerah and Early Islam
The Jahiliyyah practice that was gradually phased out is
A.Adultery
B.gambling
C.alcoholism
D.Usury
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Answer: C. alcoholism
The correct answer is alcoholism. This matches the standard Qur’anic, Hadith, fiqh or Islamic-history fact tested by the question.
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