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 111: Taqrīr, as a kind of Sunnah, means the Options:
  A) sayings of the Prophet (S.A.W) on religious matters
  B) action or practice of the Prophet (S.A.W)
  C) direct approach of the Prophet (S.A.W) to issues
  D) Prophet’s (S.A.W) silent approval of the actions of others.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 112: ‘Say: I am but a man like yourselves, (but) The inspiration has come to me …’ (Q.18:110) In relation to Kalimat sh-shahādah, the verse quoted above Options:
  A) traces the origin of the expression
  B) is a summary of the content
  C) emphasizes a part of the content
  D) proves that any other prophet could take the place of Muhammed (S.A.W)
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 113: The pre-Islamic practice of shigār which was abolished by Islam meant Options:
  A) trade by barter
  B) exchange of female slaves
  C) exchange of sisters in wedlock
  D) gambling.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 114: Labour crises could be resolved if employers of labour adhere to the Prophet’s advice which says Options:
  A) pay the labourer before his sweat dry
  B) it is better to cut firewood and sell than to beg
  C) Muslims should abstain from idleness
  D) the honour of a Muslim should not be violated.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 115: ‘…He created for you mates from among yourselves, that ye may dwell in tranquility with them …’(Q.30:21)The verse above discusses the Options:
  A) Need for peace
  B) reasons for marriage
  C) need for tranquility
  D) nature of creation
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 116: Hadith 11 of an-Nawawi admonishes Muslims to Options:
  A) be certain in some acts of worship
  B) avoid doubtful things
  C) note that doubt and uncertainty are close to each other
  D) always do things clearly
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 117: According to the Holy Qur’ān (27:59-66),nature is a unique manifestation of the work of ‘Allāℎ because Options:
  A) man has no problem coping with it
  B) man has continuously endeavoured to conquer it
  C) it is beyond the scope of human comprehension
  D) the Qur’ān gives details of several aspects of it.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 118:

  The collection of Imam Muslim differs from that of Imam Bukhari in terms of

  Options:
  A) Interpretation
  B) Authenticity
  C) Repetition
  D) Clasification
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 119: The major theme of āyah Amanar-Rasāl is Options:
  A) steadfastness in prayer
  B) the articles of faith
  C) the pillars of Islam
  D) the importance of knowledge
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 120: The battle that served as a pointer to the compilation of the Glorious Qur’an was fought at Options:
  A) Khandaq
  B) Uhud
  C) Tabūk
  D) Yamāmah
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  The correct answer is D .