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: Sūrah 79:24 reveals that Pharaoh’s action is incompatible with the Islamic principle of Tawhīd because he Options:
  A) encouraged the art of magic
  B) indulged in immoral acts
  C) worshiped beings other than ‘Allāh
  D) equated himself with ‘Allāh.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 12:

  Quran 24:32 is an injunction which

  Options:
  A) allows a Muslim to divorce only when necessary
  B) commands Muslims to marry more than one wife
  C) discourages a Muslim from polygamy
  D) enjoins Muslims to marry righteous partners
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 13: In which verse of the Qur’ān are women directed to dress modestly? Options:
  A) 5 : 3
  B) 24 : 31
  C) 55.10
  D) 112 : 4.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 14: If a decreased Muslim had made a will on his property, which of the following is disqualified from benefiting from it? Options:
  A) Friend
  B) Son
  C) Guardian
  D) Servant.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 15: The real name of Imam al-Bukhari is Options:
  A) Musa b. Muhammad
  B) Muhammad b. Ahmad
  C) Isma’il b. Yaqub
  D) Muhammad b. Isma’il
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 16:

  Permanent exemption from Ramadan fast may be occasioned by

  Options:
  A) pregnancy
  B) breastfeeding
  C) old age
  D) menstruation
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 17: Which of the following led away a section of the Muslims army when preparations were on for the battle of Uhud? Options:
  A) Abū Lahb
  B) Abū Jahl
  C) 'Abdullah b. Ubayy
  D) 'Abdullah b. Awwām
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 18:

  The Holy Book given to Prophet Muhammed (SAW) was _____

  Options:
  A) Injil
  B) Zaburah
  C) Tawrah
  D) Al-Quran
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 19: One of the sahābah considered most knowledgeable in Tafsīr was Options:
  A) Ali b. ‘Ab ī Tālib
  B) Ubay b. Kacab
  C) Abdullah b. cAbbās
  D) Sacad b. ‘Ab ī Waqās
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 20:

  According to Islamic teachings, angels are

  Options:
  A) like human beings
  B) of divine nature
  C) a class of jinns
  D) loyal servants of Allah
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  The correct answer is D .