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 1001:

  Fortune telling is un-Islamic

  Options:
  A) only when it is done by non-Muslims
  B) only in matters relating to religious practices
  C) when Islamic scriptures are not used for it
  D) at all times and in all matters
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1002:

  

  The statement in Hadīth 25 above gave rise to the explanation as to the different ways by which

  Options:
  A) Prayers can be offered
  B) alms can be given
  C) fasting can be observed
  D) pilgrimage can be performed.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1003:

  Subhana Rabbiyal A'la wa bihamdihi is recited in ________

  Options:
  A) wude
  B) Qira'ah
  C) Ruku
  D) sujud
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1004: The Hadīth above Teaches that a Muslim Options:
  A) must obey the commands of the Prophet (S.A.W)
  B) must confine himself to the established teachings of Islam
  C) can contribute in developing and increasing the teaching of Islam
  D) should always command what is good.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1005:

  In Sūrat al - Mā'ūn(Q.107), we learn that a good believer should not

  Options:
  A) assist in wrongdoing
  B) tell lies
  C) repulse the orphan
  D) harm a fellow Muslim
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1006:

  The expressions Iqra, allama and al-qalam in Surat al-Alaq emphasize the importance of

  Options:
  A) humility
  B) knowledge
  C) worship
  D) generosity
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1007:

  The first man created by Allah was called _____ (ASW)

  Options:
  A) Adam
  B) Dawud
  C) Isa
  D) Musa
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1008:

  Tajwid as one of the science of the Glorious Qur'an is important because

  Options:
  A) it allows for the understanding of history of the Glorious Qur'an
  B) it provides the basis for the deeper understanding of the Glorious Qur'an
  C) it provides the knowledge of correct pronunciation and recitation of the Glorious Qur'an
  D) it increases the ability to recite and communicate in Arabic
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1009:

  One major peculiarity between the Makkan and Madinan Suwar of the Glorious Qur'an is that

  Options:
  A) Makkan Suwar are historical while Madinan Suwar are theoretical
  B) Makkan Suwar are meant for daily rituals while Madinan Suwar are for commercial transactions
  C) Makkan Suwar are purely to people of Makkan while the Madinan Suwar addresses the people of Madina
  D) Makkan Suwar are short and poetic while the Madinan Suwar are longer and generic.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1010:

  The most important ways of preserving the Glorious Qur'ān by Sahǻbah include

  Options:
  A) establishing schools in major cities and teaching the Glorious Qur'ān
  B) teaching the application of sunnah practically
  C) explaining the conduct of the prophet according to the Glorious Qur'ān
  D) guiding the new converts in Islam ways of life
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  The correct answer is A .