Islamic Studies past questions: JAMB UTME 2024

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1.
___ of An-Nawawi's collections warns against poke nosing.
1. A.six
2. B.eight
3. C.twelve
4. D.four
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Answer: A six
2.
A muslim can marry the following except
1. A.divorce
2. B.blood sister
3. C.friend's daughter
4. D.cousin
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Answer: B blood sister
3.
A person who worships other beings is called
1. A.Idolater
2. B.Observer
3. C.Giver
4. D.Beleiver
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Answer: A Idolater
4.
Actions are judged according to intention is part of hadith of An-Nawawi's collections.
1. A.six
2. B.four
3. C.one
4. D.five
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Answer: C one
5.
Al Qur an was compiled on the advice of
1. A.Khalid bn walid
2. B.Uthman bn Affan
3. C.Bilal bn Rabbah
4. D.Umar bn Khattab
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Answer: D Umar bn Khattab
6.
Al Quran contains ___ chapters
1. A.113
2. B.111
3. C.114
4. D.110
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Answer: C 114
7.
Al-khaliq means the
1. A.creator
2. B.almighty
3. C.compeller
4. D.watchful
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Answer: A creator
8.
Al-Qur'an is a divine book from
1. A.Angel
2. B.jinn
3. C.Allah
4. D.messengers
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Answer: C Allah
9.
Al-Rahim means the
1. A.beneficent
2. B.forgiver
3. C.creator
4. D.sustainer
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Answer: B forgiver
10.
Al-Rahman means the
1. A.provider
2. B.forgiver
3. C.merciful
4. D.beneficent
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Answer: C merciful
11.
Allahus samad is translated as
1. A.and there is no one like Him
2. B.the king of mankind
3. C.Allah is eternal and absolute
4. D.He is the one
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Answer: C Allah is eternal and absolute
12.
Angels were created from
1. A.Light
2. B.Dust
3. C.Clay
4. D.Fire
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Answer: A Light
13.
Eid al-Adha is observed on the ___ day of dhul-Hijjah.
1. A.tenth
2. B.ninth
3. C.sixth
4. D.fifth
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Answer: A tenth
14.
Eid al-Adha is observed on the day of dhul-Hijjah
1. A.Eight
2. B.Ninth
3. C.Tenth
4. D.Fifth
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Answer: C Tenth
15.
Ghuslul is performed after the stoppage of menstrual blood.
1. A.haydah
2. B.istihadhah
3. C.janabah
4. D.nifas
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Answer: C janabah
16.
Hasan means ___ Hadith
1. A.weak
2. B.genuine
3. C.fabricated
4. D.sound
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Answer: D sound
17.
How many times is the word al-Qari'ah?
1. A.four
2. B.three
3. C.five
4. D.two
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Answer: D two
18.
Iblis was created from
1. A.Fire
2. B.Water
3. C.Light
4. D.Dust
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Answer: A Fire
19.
Into how many groups is Hadith classfied?
1. A.Two
2. B.three
3. C.four
4. D.five
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Answer: A Two
20.
Iyyaka na budu wa iyyaka nasta in is in suratul
1. A.Asr
2. B.Alaq
3. C.Fathihah
4. D.Duha
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Answer: C Fathihah
21.
Ka'abah was by Prophet Ibrahim (AS).
1. A.rehabilitated
2. B.adjusted
3. C.built
4. D.renovated
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Answer: C built
22.
Khulafa'ul-Rashidun are in number.
1. A.Two
2. B.Five
3. C.Three
4. D.Four
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Answer: D Four
23.
Lakum Dinukum waliyadin is the last verse of suratul
1. A.Kawthar
2. B.Kafirun
3. C.Ma'un
4. D.nasr
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Answer: B Kafirun
24.
Laylatul-qadr means the night of
1. A.salvation
2. B.help
3. C.ascension
4. D.power
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Answer: D power
25.
Ramadan is the ___ month of hijrah calendar.
1. A.fifth
2. B.tenth
3. C.ninth
4. D.second
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Answer: C ninth
26.
Ramadan is the ____ month of hijrah calendar.
1. A.Fifth
2. B.Ninth
3. C.Tenth
4. D.Second
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Answer: B Ninth
27.
Salatul Eidayn has______ raka'ah each.
1. A.Two
2. B.Three
3. C.Five
4. D.Four
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Answer: A Two
28.
Salatul istisqa is prayer for
1. A.moon eclipse
2. B.drought
3. C.rain
4. D.Journey
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Answer: C rain
29.
Salatul-tarawihta rawih is observed in the month of
1. A.Ramadan
2. B.Sha'aban
3. C.Shawwal
4. D.Rajab
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Answer: A Ramadan
30.
Sand ablution is known as al
1. A.tashahhud
2. B.tayammum
3. C.Wudu
4. D.Tahara
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Answer: B tayammum
31.
Subhana rabbiyal a'la wabihamdihi is recited in
1. A.Tashahhud
2. B.Ruku'
3. C.julus
4. D.sujud
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Answer: B Ruku'
32.
Subhana Rabbiyal azim wabihamdih is recited in
1. A.sujud
2. B.Qiyam
3. C.julus
4. D.Ruku
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Answer: D Ruku
33.
Suratul - Qariah consists of ___ verses
1. A.eleven
2. B.eight
3. C.ten
4. D.seven
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Answer: A eleven
34.
Suratul adiyat warns man against his
1. A.unkindness
2. B.disobedience
3. C.impatience
4. D.ingratitude
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Answer: D ingratitude
35.
Suratul fatihah is recited ____ times in suratul asr
1. A.Five
2. B.Six
3. C.Four
4. D.Seven
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Answer: C Four
36.
Suratul Humazah consists of ___ verses
1. A.seven
2. B.nine
3. C.five
4. D.eight
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Answer: A seven
37.
Suratul zalzalah stresses the
1. A.night of power
2. B.day of judgement
3. C.day of arafah
4. D.day break
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Answer: B day of judgement
38.
Tahara simply means
1. A.purification
2. B.marriage
3. C.intention
4. D.worship
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Answer: A purification
39.
The angels responsible are recording of deeds are ____ and ____
1. A.Jibril, Ridwan
2. B.Mika'il, Israfil
3. C.Raqib, Atid
4. D.Munkar, Nakir
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Answer: C Raqib, Atid
40.
The chain of narrators of hadith is called
1. A.Hasan
2. B.Isnad
3. C.Daif
4. D.Matn
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Answer: B Isnad
41.
The first revelation of al-Qur'an in suratul
1. A.Alaq
2. B.Falaq
3. C.Nas
4. D.Adiyat
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Answer: C Nas
42.
The following acts are prohibited while in ihram except
1. A.bathing
2. B.sexual intercourse
3. C.shaving
4. D.hunting
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Answer: A bathing
43.
The following are acts of hajj except
1. A.ihram
2. B.talbiyyah
3. C.tawaf
4. D.ziyarah
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Answer: D ziyarah
44.
The following are articles of faith except belief in
1. A.prophet
2. B.imam
3. C.Allah
4. D.angels
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Answer: B imam
45.
The following are obligatory acts of Hajj except
1. A.Tawaf
2. B.Arafah
3. C.Talbiyyah
4. D.Sa'y
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Answer: A Tawaf
46.
The following are reporters of hadith except
1. A.ibn Majah
2. B.ibn Sina
3. C.Tirmidh
4. D.Bukhari
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Answer: B ibn Sina
47.
The following are sources of pure water except
1. A.Rain
2. B.Stream
3. C.River
4. D.Sewage
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Answer: D Sewage
48.
The following vitiates ablution except
1. A.Deep sleep
2. B.Passing wind
3. C.Unconsciousness
4. D.Eating
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Answer: A Deep sleep
49.
The following were used in recording al Qur an at the time of the prophet (SAW) except
1. A.animal skin
2. B.leaves
3. C.paper
4. D.animal bones
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Answer: C paper
50.
The main teaching of Hadith twelve of An-Nwawai's collections is
1. A.nobility
2. B.non-interference
3. C.humility
4. D.affection
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Answer: B non-interference
51.
The pilgrims go to arafah on the ___ day of Dhul-Hijjah
1. A.tenth
2. B.eight
3. C.seventh
4. D.ninth
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Answer: D ninth
52.
The pilgrims go to arafah on the day of Dhul-Hijjah
1. A.Ninth
2. B.eighth
3. C.tenth
4. D.Seventh
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Answer: A Ninth
53.
The prayer that has three raka'at is salatul
1. A.Isha
2. B.Subh
3. C.Asr
4. D.Magrib
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Answer: D Magrib
54.
The preservation of al-Qur'an involves the following except
1. A.arrangement
2. B.italicization
3. C.standardization
4. D.compilation
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Answer: B italicization
55.
The Ulul Azim are
1. A.ten
2. B.three
3. C.fifteen
4. D.five
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Answer: D five
56.
The Ulul Azim are in number
1. A.fifteen
2. B.three
3. C.ten
4. D.five
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Answer: A fifteen
57.
The word al-Bayt in suratul Quraysh refers to the
1. A.prophet's mosque
2. B.prophet's house
3. C.cave
4. D.ka'abah
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Answer: D ka'abah
58.
The word Talaq means
1. A.dowry
2. B.divorce
3. C.guidance
4. D.marriage
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Answer: B divorce
59.
There are ___ types of relevations.
1. A.six
2. B.three
3. C.five
4. D.four
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Answer: B three
60.
Twenty prophets were mentioned in the Qur'an.
1. A.four
2. B.Six
3. C.Five
4. D.Seven
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Answer: C Five
61.
Washing the hands to the elbow is ___ in ablution.
1. A.mustahab
2. B.fard
3. C.makruh
4. D.sunnah
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Answer: D sunnah
62.
Which of the following hadith discourages selfishness
1. A.fifteen
2. B.seven
3. C.five
4. D.twenty one
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Answer: D twenty one
63.
Which of the following hadith talks about the lawful and unlawful?
1. A.seven
2. B.five
3. C.thirteen
4. D.one
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Answer: D one
64.
Which of the following is not among the Ulul Azim? Prophet
1. A.Musa
2. B.Isa
3. C.Adam
4. D.Ibrahim
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Answer: B Isa
65.
Which of the following prayers has silent recitation?
1. A.Subh
2. B.Jumu'ah
3. C.Zuhr
4. D.Isha'
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Answer: C Zuhr
66.
Which of these hadith narrated the dialogue between the prophet (SAW) and angel Jibril?
1. A.two
2. B.one
3. C.five
4. D.four
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Answer: B one
67.
Who among the following angels is in charge of rain
1. A.Atid
2. B.Mika'il
3. C.Israfil
4. D.Malik
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Answer: B Mika'il
68.
Who among the following attempted to destroy the ka'abah?
1. A.Kisrah
2. B.Muquaqis
3. C.Abrahah
4. D.Qaysar
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Answer: C Abrahah
69.
Who among these sahabah presided over compilation of Al-Qur'an?
1. A.Abdullahi bn Mas'ud
2. B.Abdullah bn Abbas
3. C.Zayd bn Thabit
4. D.Abdullah bn Umar
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Answer: C Zayd bn Thabit
70.
Who is not among the khulafa 'ul Rashidun except?
1. A.Mu'awiyah bn Abi Sufyan
2. B.Uthman bn Affan
3. C.Ali bn Abi Talib
4. D.Abu bakr bn Abi Quhafah
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Answer: A Mu'awiyah bn Abi Sufyan
71.
Zuhr prayer has_____ raka'at.
1. A.four
2. B.five
3. C.three
4. D.two
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Answer: A four

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