JAMB Islamic Religious Knowledge Past Questions & Answers

Women are admonished to dress modestly so that responsible partners can come their way.

Out of 300,000 traditions collected by Imam Muslim, he selected 9,200.

Salat al-Istikhara, which translates to prayer of seeking counsel, is a prayer recited by muslims who are in need of guidance from Almighty Allah when facing a decision in their life.

The content of Hadith is called matn. Matn. Content or text of a hadith report. Along with its chain of transmitters (isnad), one of the two main parts of a hadith report.

During the pre-Islamic period, the main means of transport used by the Arabs in the desert was the camel. Camels are well-adapted to the harsh desert conditions and were used for long-distance travel, carrying heavy loads, and even as a source of food and milk.

The phrase 'Iqra' warabbukal' akram' is from the first revelation of the Quran to Prophet Muhammad. It is followed by 'Alladhi' alama bil qalam', which translates to 'Who taught by the pen'.

The articles of Faith in Islam include belief in the angels, prophets, and scriptures. However, belief in miracles is not considered an article of Faith. While miracles are recognized in Islam, they are not a separate category of belief.

The migration referred to in an-Nawawi's Hadith is the Hijrah, which took place in 622 C.E. This was when Prophet Muhammad and his followers migrated from Mecca to Medina. The Hijrah marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar, hence it is often referred to in Islamic literature.

Have taqwa (fear) of Allah wherever you may be, and follow up a bad deed with a good deed which will wipe it out, and behave well towards the people. It was related by at-Tirmidhi, who said it was a hasan (good) hadeeth, and in some copies it is stated to be a hasan saheeh hadeeth.

A rak'ah in salat starts with Takbiratul Ihram. Takbiratul Ihram is the first Takbir (saying 'Allahu Akbar') in the prayer which marks the beginning of the prayer.