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 11:

  Alam yaj'al khaydahum fi tadil is translated as

  Options:
  A) And He sent against them flight of birds
  B) Did He not make their treacherous plans go astray
  C) Have you not seen how your Lord dealt with the companions of elephants
  D) Pray to the Lord and make sacrifices
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 12: Q.24:30 enjoins Muslims to Options:
  A) dress properly
  B) be very attentive in prayers
  C) guard against adultery
  D) lower their gaze
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 13: 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 14: The Khulafā al-Rāshidūn reigned between Options:
  A) A.D. 632 and 661
  B) A.D. 622 and 632
  C) A.D. 610 and 661
  D) A.D. 632 and 750.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 15:

  The gathering of pilgrims on the 9th day of Dhul Hijjah is known as

  Options:
  A) Wuquf bi 'Arefah
  B) Da'al al- 'Arefah
  C) Sajadah 'Arefah
  D) Jabal 'Arefah
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 16:

  In which Surah of the Quran does this verse occur Fasalli il-rabbika wani har

  Options:
  A) Fathiah
  B) Lahb
  C) Kawthar
  D) Nas
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 17:

  The first man on earth, Adam (A.S), was exalted above other creatures because of his

  Options:
  A) Insight
  B) knowledge
  C) Intelligence
  D) Obedience
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 18:

  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 19: Men and women are considered equal in Q.16:97 in relation to Options:
  A) responsibilities
  B) piety
  C) intelligence
  D) discipline.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 20: Q.2:219 prohibits wine and gambling for the Muslims because Options:
  A) they lead to extravagance and intoxication
  B) the sins in them are greater than the profits
  C) one becomes impoverished overnight
  D) they lead one to ignore one’s religion
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  The correct answer is B .