All 100 questions from the Junior Secondary Certificate Examination (JSCE) Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation for each. Free, no signup needed.
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The three commandments given to Prophet Muhammad following Allah's assurance in Surat-ud-Duha included the following EXCEPT
Surah Duha: do not oppress the orphan, do not repel the beggar, and proclaim Allah's favour. Sharing wealth is not named.
In which Surah did Allah remind the Prophet that "he has neither forsaken you nor hate you"?
Surat-ud-Duha.
The Arabs of the Jahiliyyah era worshipped several idols excluding:
Al-Lat, Manat and Uzza were the famous Arab idols; Yaguth belonged to the people of Nuh.
Abdu-r-Rahman started a Ramadan day on a fast. At Zuhr, he fell ill and had to take some drugs which required him to eat. What must he do?
The sick break the fast and make it up later.
A Muslim who intentionally break any fast, in Ramadan is expected to recompense. This is termed as ......
Kaffarah.
The prophet whose name is most mentioned in the Quran was Prophet .....
Musa (Moses).
The type of shirk that involves denying the existence of Allah is ......
Atheism.
Which of the following is NOT a name of Suratul Fatihah?
Fatihah is called Ummul Kitab, Sab'ul Mathani and Ash-Shifa.
The prophet (SAW) was known from his childhood to possess the following qualities EXCEPT
Selfishness.
All the following are types of purification in Islam EXCEPT .....
Tawaf is circling the Ka'bah.
The following may necessitate the performance of Tayammum, EXCEPT
Impatience is no excuse.
Which of the following is NOT a step of Tayammum?
Tayammum covers face and hands, not feet.
According to Hadith 5 of An-Nawawi's collection, Muslim should?
Hadith 5: whoever innovates in this matter of ours is rejected.
Under which of the following situations is a muslim allowed to perform Tayammum?
All are valid reasons.
Which of the following is the correct allocation of prophetic years in Makkah and Madinah respectively?
13 years in Makkah and 10 in Madinah.
The concept of Jihad in Islam can be described in all of the following EXCEPT .
There is no compulsion in religion.
One of the significance of Surat Fatihah is ......
"You alone we ask for help."
All the following invalidate fasting, EXCEPT
Sleeping does not break the fast.
...... refers to the belief that God has pre-determined everything that will happen in the Universe
Qadar (divine decree).
Which of these is NOT a lesson learnt from Hadith 16 of An-Nawawi's collection?
Honouring the guest is in another hadith.
One of these is incorrect about Sujudus-sahw.
Sujud sahw corrects errors in Salat; prostration during recitation is sujud tilawah.
One of these is NOT a type of obligatory fast.
The six days of Shawwal are voluntary.
All of these are voluntary fast except .....
Kaffarah is obligatory.
Which of these is NOT associated with SAWM?
Wuquf belongs to Hajj.
One of the following is NOT a lesson to be learnt from Suratul Mulk, Q.67
The surah does not give an account of the world of jinn.
Which of the following is NOT a belief in Qadar?
Islam requires effort.
All the following are forms of shirk EXCEPT
Show off (riya) is a hidden minor shirk, unlike the open forms.
Who was the khalif given the title "Dhu Nurayn" - "Owner of Two Lights"?
Uthman bn Affan.
The following are the conditions to be considered before performing Hajj EXCEPT .....
Family pedigree is no condition.
The battle between Ali and Muawiyyah is known as .....
Siffin.
One of the following is NOT an essential pillar of hajj.
Staying at Muzdalifah is not a pillar.
Which of the following is NOT a type of hajj?
Ihram is the sacred state.
Which of the following ahadith has Taqwa as its main theme?
Hadith 18: Fear Allah wherever you are.
How do we determine the times of Salat?
By the position of the sun.
Which Salat is observed at dawn?
Subh (Fajr).
Salatuz-Zuhr is performed .....
Zuhr is at noon after the sun passes its peak.
What was the strength of the Muslim enemies at the battle of khandaq?
About 10,000 confederates.
The name of the Quran that means "Separator of truth from falsehood" is .....
Al-Furqan.
A major lesson that can be drawn from Hadith 11 of An-Nawawi is ......
Hadith 11: leave what makes you doubt.
The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah was concluded in the year ...
628 C.E.
The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah paved the way for .....
The conquest of Makkah.
The verse, "Inna shaniaka huwal abtar" means .....
Suratul Kawthar 108:3.
What is the meaning of Hadith 10 "Innallah ta'ala tayyib"?
Allah is good (pure).
The Holy Book revealed to Prophet Dawud is ......
Zabur.
According to the verse: "Fadhalika ladhi yadu'ul yatim" in Q. 107, Suratul Maun, we ......
It condemns those who repel the orphan.
The term "hajjatul wida" refers to ......
The farewell pilgrimage.
One of the following is not a beneficiary of Zakah; according to Q9:60
The widow is not named as such.
Sujudus-Sahw simply means .....
Prostration of forgetfulness (error).
One of these is NOT a benefit of Zakat?
Refraining from evil is the benefit of Salat.
The congregational prayer starts with a minimum of ..... people.
Imam plus one follower.
Which of these prophets is not regarded as one of the "Ulul Azim" - The steadfast prophets?
The five Ulul Azm: Nuh, Ibrahim, Musa, Isa, Muhammad.
The first battle between the Muslims and the Quraysh was the battle of .....
Badr.
The Battle of Uhud was fought in the year ......
625 C.E (3 A.H).
The muslims won the battle of Badr due to .....
Allah's help.
In the year 628 C.E, Prophet Muhammad had signed a peace treaty with the people of Makkah known as .....
Treaty of Hudaybiyyah.
The actual number of muslims who fought at the Battle of Uhud was .....
700 Muslims.
The Quraish commander who led an attack on the muslim army from the rear, at the Battle of Uhud was .....
Khalid bn al-Walid.
At-Taharah is a term used to describe ..... in Islam.
Purification.
Who advised the prophet to dig a ditch around Madinah in preparation for the battle of the trench?
Salman al-Farisi.
Which of the following attributes denotes the forgiving nature of Allah.
Al-Ghafur.
What percentage of their possession's value are eligible Muslims required to contribute as Zakah?
2.5%.
The migration of Prophet Muhammad from Makkah to Madinah took place in .....
622 C.E.
In which Hadith of An-Nawawi is the saying "Ad-dinu nasihah"?
Hadith 7.
The expression "La a'budu ma ta'budun" in Suratul-Kafirun means .....
"I worship not that which you worship."
The clause "Ma nahaytukhum anhu fa'jtanibuh" contained in hadith 9 of An-Nawawi's collection means .....
"What I have forbidden you, avoid."
The verse, "Lakum dinukum waliya din" Q.109:6 implies that .....
"To you your religion, and to me mine."
The muslim emigrants to Yathrib are known as ......
Muhajirun.
In order to find explanation for the vision the prophet saw in the cave, Khadijah took him to visit her cousin by name ......
Waraqah bn Nawfal.
Standardization of the Qur'an was carried out during the caliphate of .......
Uthman bn Affan.
Which of the following is not a feature of Makkah Suwar?
Makkan surahs are rhythmic, not prose.
Which of the following companions played a prominent role in the preservation of the Qur'an?
Zayd bn Thabit.
One of the differences between Adhan and Iqamah is ....
Qad qamatis-salah is said only in Iqamah.
The most popular Muadhin during the lifetime of the Prophet was .....
Bilal.
According to Qur'an chapter 17:23, we should .....
All of the above.
The prophet (SAW) received the first revelation in cave .....
Hira.
The phrase "hammalatal hatab" in Suratul Masad (Q.111) refers to ......
The wife of Abu Lahab.
According to hadith 6 of An-Nawawi's collection, we should .....
Hadith 6: avoid the doubtful.
The post natal bleeding of a woman after birth is called
Nifas.
Prophet Muhammed (SAW) received the revelations through Angel .....
Jibril.
The Holy Qur'an is made up of ...... chapters.
114.
The migration of the prophet from Makkah to Madinah is called ......
Hijrah.
The verse "Idha ja'a nasrullahi wal-fathu" means .....
"When the help of Allah and victory come."
Allah's attribute, al-Hakam, describes Allah as the .....
Al-Hakam: the Judge.
The attribute of Allah, Ar-Razzaq, is significant because it describes Allah as the ......
Provider of sustenance.
The significance of Zakah is to ......
It reduces poverty.
The following are the articles of faith EXCEPT .....
Fasting is a pillar of Islam.
The Surah that summarizes the concept of Tawhid is ....
Suratul Ikhlas.
Suratul-Falaq and Nas are described as Al-muawwidhatyn because they ......
They seek refuge in Allah.
All the following are hadith collectors EXCEPT ......
Ahmad bn Hanbal is mainly a jurist; the others are the compilers of the Sihah.
The verse, when the help and victory of Allah come, refers to .......
Suratul Nasr refers to the conquest of Makkah.
A major lesson that can be drawn from the story of the companions of the elephant is ......
Allah protects His house and has power over all things.
The main teaching of Hadith 1 of An-Nawawi's collection is .......
Actions are judged by intentions.
The attribute of Allah, "Al-Hafeez" means .....
Al-Hafiz: the Preserver.
"Wa khaliqin-nasa bikhuluqin hasan" in Hadith 18 of An-Nawawi's collection means ......
"And behave well towards people."
Shehu Uthman bn Fodio will be remembered for following EXCEPT .....
He is known for jihad, reforms and scholarship, not mosque building.
Shehu Al-Amin Al-Kanemi's contributions covered following areas except .....
What was the title given to Chief Shitta-Bey of Lagos?
Seriki Musulumi of Lagos.
The uncle of the prophet referred to in Suratul Masad was .....
Abu Lahab.
Where was Muhammed Shitta Bey born?
Sierra Leone.
Sahih in hadith science means .......
Sound (authentic).
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