Islamic-Religious-Knowledge Exam Past Questions and Answers | JAMB, WAEC and NECO

Islamic Religious Studies, otherwise known as Islamic Religious Knowledge (IRK), is the subject concerned with the study of the Islamic religion.

• Question 1: The Muslim ruler of Mali who embarked on a celebrated pilgrimage of Makkah in the 11th Century C.E was Options:
  A) Muhammad Bello
  B) Muhammad Askia
  C) Sheikh b. Fodiye
  D) Mansa Musa
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2: The initial spread of Islam in West Africa can be described as generally Options:
  A) rapid and systematic
  B) rapid and thorough
  C) slow but peaceful
  D) peaceful and systematic
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 3:

  Subh prayer contains _____ obligatory rakahs?

  Options:
  A) 2
  B) 3
  C) 4
  D) 5
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 4:

  The birth of the Prophet (SAW) coincided with the attack on ka'bah by

  Options:
  A) Abraham
  B) Abu Sufyan
  C) Abu Jahl
  D) Musaylamah
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 5:

  Out of 300,000 traditions collected by Imam Muslim, he selected

  Options:
  A) 9,200
  B) 7,200
  C) 8,200
  D) 6,200
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 6:

  The following are good manners except

  Options:
  A) keeping away from what does not concern one
  B) eating food on the streets
  C) love of peace
  D) maintaining a good relationship with others
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 7:

  The supererogatory fasting of Āshura is observed on the

  Options:
  A) 8th of al-muharram
  B) 9th of al-Muharram
  C) 10th of al-Muharram
  D) 11th of al-Muharram
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 8: The number of takbir observed during salah al-Janāzah is Options:
  A) two
  B) three
  C) four “Sal a tul-Jamazah is a funeral prayer and it is Fardu Kifayah. It consists of two parts: 1. Four Takibirah. 2. Qayamah
  D) seven
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 9:

  Magic is originated from _____

  Options:
  A) Nas
  B) Shaytan
  C) Allah
  D) Angel
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 10: One of the most outstanding developments after the Hijrah was the Options:
  A) emergence of a new religion
  B) increase in hostilities against the Muslims
  C) emergence of the Muslim ‘Ummah
  D) increase in cooperation with the Jews
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  The correct answer is C .