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 91:

  The number of Muslims in the battle of Badr was 313 while that of Makkan force was_

  Options:
  A) 1,000
  B) 2,000
  C) 100,000
  D) 300
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 92:

  The teachings of Uthman b. Fodio are remembered today as it relates to

  Options:
  A) idol worshiping
  B) marrying more than four wives
  C) all form of syncretism
  D) taxing of farm produce
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 93:

  During the Jihiliyya era, the Ka'aba was the center of poetic contest at the annual festival called

  Options:
  A) ijāz
  B) Ukāz
  C) Manāt
  D) ushrah474
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 94: The Qur’an is different from other revealed Books because Options:
  A) it is a prayer book only
  B) barren women can be helped through it
  C) both spiritual, moral and social values are found in it
  D) one can use it for protection only.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 95: The initial idea to preserve the Glorious Qur'ān was mooted by Options:
  A) ‘Abū Bakr As-Saddiq
  B) ‘Umar b.Khattāb
  C) Zaid b. Thābit
  D) ‘Uthmān b. ‘Affān.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 96: In Islam, the articles of Imān are Options:
  A) six
  B) five
  C) four
  D) three.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 97: Superstitious beliefs are not compatible with Islamic principles because they are Options:
  A) related to culture and tradition
  B) usually contrary to the concept of īmān
  C) often found among non-Arabs
  D) encouraged by other scripture religions
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 98: Taking the ritual bath for Friday prayers is Options:
  A) wājib
  B) sunnah
  C) mustahab
  D) mubāh.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 99: Hadīth 34 of an-Nawawi teaches that a good Muslim should Options:
  A) keep away from wrongdoing
  B) repent of wrongdoing
  C) speak against wrongdoing
  D) always pray against any wrongdoing.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 100:

  Maliki yawmid-Din is translated as

  Options:
  A) guide us through the right path
  B) praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds
  C) the Beneficient, the Merciful
  D) the King of the Day of Judgement
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  The correct answer is D .