Jamb Islamic Religious Knowledge (IRK) 1991 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• JAMB 1991

The difference between isnād and matn is
that

A. Matn is the chain of reporters, while isnād is their quality
B. Isnād is the chain of reporters, while matn is their text
C. Isnād is more important than matn
D. Isnād refers to the reliability of the reporters, while matn refers to their weaknesses

Question 27:

• JAMB 1991

The Hadīth above Teaches that a Muslim

A. Must obey the commands of the Prophet (S.A.W)
B. Must confine himself to the established teachings of Islam
C. Can contribute in developing and increasing the teaching of Islam
D. Should always command what is good.

Question 28:

• JAMB 1991

The expression “Man kāna yu ‘minu billāhi wal yawmil ‘ākhir fal yaqual khayran aw li yasmut” means a believer should

A. Desire for his neighbour what he wishes for himself
B. Never be angry
C. Make good utterances or keep silent
D. Honour his parents.

Question 29:

• JAMB 1991

‘Verily Allāh has prescribed the best behavior with regard to everything …’The above quotation from Hadīth 17 of an-Nawawi’s collection emphasizes the ethics of

A. Eating and drinking
B. Slaughtering animals
C. Behaving in public
D. Matrimonial relations

Question 30:

• JAMB 1991

Which of the following does NOT belong to the group?

A. Muslim b. al-Hajjāj
B. Abdullah b. ‘Umar
C. ‘Abdullah b. Mas ‘ūd
D. ‘Umar b. al-Khattāb