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:

  During the reign of Caliph ‘Ali, the seat of

  Administration moved from al-Madīnah to

  Options:
  A) Basra
  B) Damasus
  C) Mecca
  D) Kūfah.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 12:

  Subhana Rabbiyal' Azim wa bi Hamdihi is recited in

  Options:
  A) Julus
  B) Qiyam
  C) Ruku'
  D) Sujud
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 13: The first person who recognized signs of Prophethood on Muhammad (SAW) was a Options:
  A) Christian Monk
  B) Jewish Rabbi
  C) Buddhist Monk
  D) Soothsayer.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 14: After the Prophet (S.A.W) had migrated to al-madīnah, the first two major wars he fought against the Makkans were Options:
  A) Badr and Hudabiyyah
  B) Uhud and Khaybar
  C) Khandaq and Mu’tah
  D) Badr and Uhud.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 15: In congregational Salah, a person who comes late is expected to Options:
  A) pronounce the taslim to indicate his arrival
  B) say subhanallah so that the Imam can note his presence
  C) recite the iqama before joining the congregation
  D) make takbiratul ihram and join the Imam
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 16: Defrauding by giving too little and asking for too much is condemned in Sūraℎ Options:
  A) at- Tīn
  B) at- Tatfīf
  C) al- māūn
  D) al- Takāthur
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 17:

  Which of the following is not among the articles of faith? Belief in the

  Options:
  A) angels
  B) prophets
  C) scriptures
  D) miracles
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 18: Q.4:34 enjoins the wife not only to e obedient but also to Options:
  A) maintain her chastity
  B) protect her home
  C) defend her rights
  D) endure all difficulties
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 19: The Prophet (S.A.W) died in the year Options:
  A) 632 C.E
  B) 610 C.E
  C) 519 C.E
  D) 517 C.E
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 20:

  Marriage is referred to in Q. 4:21 as

  Options:
  A) mirhāq
  B) khitbah
  C) Nikāh
  D) Ijbar
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  The correct answer is A .