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 181: The 8th day of Dhul hijjah is called Yaum Options:
  A) ‘Arafah
  B) Tāsū’a
  C) āshūra
  D) at-Tarwiyah
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 182:

  

  The main message of the verse above is that the

  Options:
  A) Muslim ‘Ummah should ensure that the Glorious Qur’ān is not corrupted
  B) protection of the Glorious Qur’ān is a divine responsibility
  C) protection of the Glorious Qur’ān is a joint responsibility
  D) Prophet (S.A.W) has taken adequate measures to protect the Glorious Qur’ān.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 183:

  Abu-Bakr was nicknamed as-Sadiq because of his

  Options:
  A) humility
  B) generosity
  C) kindness
  D) truthfulness
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 184:

  Subh prayer contains _____ obligatory rakahs?

  Options:
  A) 2
  B) 3
  C) 4
  D) 5
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 185: The main impact of Islamic values on social life of the people of West Africa is the Options:
  A) Performance of Salah by Muslims
  B) Modification of polygamy in line with Islamic principles
  C) Adoption of Arabic words in many languages
  D) Avoidance of alcoholic drink in public places
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 186: The term al-Mutawātir refers to Hadīth narrated by Options:
  A) Bukhari and Muslim
  B) the six sound collectors
  C) the Prophet’s closest companions
  D) large number of narrators
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 187: Muhammed Bello justified Jihād against the Islamic state of Borno because of the people’s tendency towards Options:
  A) syncretism
  B) extremism
  C) asceticism
  D) formalism
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 188:

  In the course of hijjat'l - widā, Muslims were taught to

  Options:
  A) shun alcohol and games of chance
  B) pay zakāℎ regularly and fast annually
  C) treat women and domestic servants kindly
  D) promptness and impartiality in the dispensation of justice
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 189: A characteristic common to Makkan chapters is that, they Options:
  A) are long
  B) address the people of the Book
  C) contain a lot of oaths
  D) make references to battles.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 190:

  Subh prayer contains _____ obligatory ra'kahs

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