Question 251:

• JAMB 1991

The Khulafā al-Rāshidūn reigned between

A. A.D. 632 and 661
B. A.D. 622 and 632
C. A.D. 610 and 661
D. A.D. 632 and 750.

Question 252:

• JAMB 1991

The conversion of ‘Umar b. al-Khattāb was turning point in the history of Islam because

A. It encouraged the actualization of the Prophet’s mission
B. The entire Quraysh were immediately converted to Islam
C. He publicly announced his migration to al-Madinah and was not challenged
D. The boycott of Banū Hāshim was terminated

Question 253:

• JAMB 1991

The battle of Siffin led to the emergence of
the

A. Khawārij
B. Ahl al-Sunnah
C. Munāfiqūn
D. Umayyads

Question 254:

• JAMB 1991

During the reign of Caliph ‘Ali, the seat of
administration moved from al-Madīnah to

A. Basra
B. Damasus
C. Mecca
D. KÅ«fah.

Question 255:

• JAMB 1991

The first Qur’ānic verse revealed,
instructed the Prophet (S.A.W) to

A. Engage in preaching and warning
B. Seek knowledge through reading
C. Keep vigil the night long
D. Read the minds of people