Articles of Faith: JAMB Islamic Studies Questions, Answers & Notes

What Articles of Faith covers in the JAMB Islamic Studies syllabus

There are six articles of faith (iman) in Islam, which form the aqidah (creed) of a Muslim. They are: (1) belief in Allah; (2) belief in the angels (mala'ikah), created from light and always obeying Allah — Jibril brought revelation to the prophets; (3) belief in the revealed books (the Tawrat, Zabur, Injil and the Qur'an, the final book); (4) belief in the prophets and messengers sent to guide mankind, ending with Muhammad (SAW), the final prophet; (5) belief in the Last Day (Day of Judgement), when people will be resurrected and judged by their deeds; and (6) belief in divine destiny/decree (al-qadar), good and bad — that everything happens by the will and knowledge of Allah. Belief in the Last Day encourages good deeds, and denying any article affects one's iman. The main purpose of the articles of faith is to define the core beliefs a Muslim must hold, strengthening belief and trust in Allah.

For Articles of Faith, JAMB expects you to be able to:

• List the six articles of faith (Allah, angels, books, prophets, Last Day, qadar)
• Explain each briefly (revealed books, final prophet, judgement by deeds)
• State that they form the aqidah (creed) of a Muslim

Key facts & revision notes: Articles of Faith

These are the recurring points our Articles of Faith questions test — revise them until each feels automatic, then practise the questions above to lock them in.

• There are six articles of faith (iman) in Islam.
• The first article of faith is belief in Allah (God).
• The second article of faith is belief in the angels (mala'ikah).
• Jibril (Gabriel) is the angel who brought revelation to the prophets.
• The third article of faith is belief in the revealed books (scriptures) of Allah.
• The revealed books include the Tawrat, Zabur, Injil and the Qur'an (the final one).
• The fourth article of faith is belief in the prophets and messengers of Allah.
• Prophet Muhammad (SAW) is the final prophet (seal of the prophets) in Islam.
• The fifth article of faith is belief in the Last Day (the Day of Judgement).
• On the Last Day, people will be resurrected and judged according to their deeds.
• The sixth article of faith is belief in divine destiny/decree (al-qadar), good and bad.
• Belief in qadar means everything happens by the will and knowledge of Allah.
• Angels are created from light (nur) and always obey Allah.
• The prophets were sent by Allah to guide mankind to the right path.
• The articles of faith form the aqidah (creed/belief system) of a Muslim.
• Belief in the Last Day and accountability encourages a Muslim to do good deeds.
• Denying any of the six articles of faith affects one's iman (faith).
• The Qur'an mentions many prophets, including Ibrahim, Musa, Isa and Muhammad (SAW).
• The articles of faith strengthen a Muslim's belief and trust in Allah.
• The main purpose of the articles of faith is to define the core beliefs a Muslim must hold.

Worked examples

Three Articles of Faith questions with the answer and a short explanation, so you can see how the topic is set before you practise the full set.

How Articles of Faith is tested in JAMB Islamic Studies

Our Articles of Faith bank holds 20 questions (15 medium, 5 hard). JAMB Islamic Studies typically returns to Articles of Faith year after year, so steady practice on this topic is high-value revision. Questions are multiple-choice with four options, and at UTME pace you get roughly 40 seconds each — which is why timed practice matters.

How to answer Articles of Faith questions

Work the stem first and predict the answer before you look at the options; then eliminate the ones that contradict the key facts above. Watch for “which is not…”, “all of the above” and “except” style stems, which are where rushed candidates lose easy marks on Articles of Faith. If a calculation or a precise definition is involved, work it from first principles rather than guessing from a half-remembered rule. When two options look right, re-read the stem for the qualifier that separates them — JAMB rarely repeats an option by accident. If you are still unsure, eliminate the two weakest choices to lift your odds, flag the question, and move on; never burn a full minute on one Islamic Studies item when the exam gives you about forty seconds each. Then come back to flagged questions with whatever time remains. The single most reliable way to get faster at Articles of Faith is repeated timed practice, so use the button above until the recurring patterns feel automatic.

Common mistakes to avoid in Articles of Faith

The errors that cost marks on Articles of Faith are usually careless rather than conceptual: misreading a negative stem, confusing two similar terms, or rushing a definition you actually know. Candidates also over-rely on “expo” and last-minute cramming instead of understanding the topic — which fails the moment JAMB rephrases a familiar idea. Treat every option as a claim to be checked against the facts above, keep your working tidy for any calculation, and don’t change a considered answer on a hunch. Above all, revise Articles of Faith actively by answering questions, not just by re-reading notes — recall under time is what the exam rewards.

Frequently asked questions

Is Articles of Faith part of the JAMB Islamic Studies syllabus?

Yes. Articles of Faith is a recognised topic in the JAMB Islamic Studies syllabus, covering list the six articles of faith (Allah, angels, books, prophets, Last Day, qadar). You should be able to recall its key facts and apply them to multiple-choice questions.

How many Articles of Faith questions can I practise on Belmadeng?

There are 20 original, JAMB-standard Articles of Faith questions in our free bank, each with the correct answer and a worked explanation. You can practise them untimed or as a timed test.

What are the most important points to know about Articles of Faith?

There are six articles of faith (iman) in Islam, which form the aqidah (creed) of a Muslim. They are: (1) belief in Allah; (2) belief in the angels (mala'ikah), created from light and always obeying Allah — Jibril brought revelation to the prophets; (3) belief in the revealed books (the Tawrat, Zabu…

How do I answer Articles of Faith questions quickly in JAMB?

Read the stem carefully, eliminate clearly wrong options, and match the remaining choices to the key facts for Articles of Faith. Practising timed Articles of Faith questions builds the speed you need for UTME's pace of about 40 seconds per question.

Are these JAMB Islamic Studies Articles of Faith questions past questions or original?

They are original questions written to JAMB (UTME) standard and mapped to the official syllabus — not reproduced past papers. This keeps them legal to use freely while closely mirroring how the real exam tests the topic.

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About these questions: original, JAMB-standard items written from the official UTME Islamic Studies syllabus (last reviewed 2026-09-18). Belmadeng is an independent study platform and is not affiliated with JAMB. Spotted an error? Use the report link.