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 201: 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 202: ‘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 203:

  Good behavior and modesty in dress in Islam is an essential parts of

  Options:
  A) Amal
  B) Duty
  C) Iman
  D) beauty
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 204: The theme of sūrah al-Inshirāh is that Options:
  A) ‘Allāh’s favour is on those who are patient
  B) the Prophet’s name stands high among others
  C) the Prophet’s virtues are always recognized
  D) ‘Allāh always provides a solution to any problem
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 205:

  Which of the following was not part of the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah?

  Options:
  A) There should be no war for ten years
  B) Muhammad (SAW) should not enter Makkah that year
  C) If anybody wanted to join Muammad (SAW), he should send him back.
  D) Muhammad(SAW) should not be recognized as leader
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 206:

  The Quyaysh boycotted Banū Hāshim

  Because they

  Options:
  A) had all accepted Islam
  B) refused to accept Islam
  C) planned to migrate to Yathrib with the Prophet (S.A.W)
  D) protected the Prophet (S.A.W) and refused to surrender him.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 207: During the Jihiliyya era, the Ka’aba was the center of poetic contest at the annual festival called Options:
  A) ijāz
  B) ukāz
  C) manāt
  D) ushrah
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 208:

  As-salam is one of the attributes of Allah which means the _____

  Options:
  A) Bestowed
  B) Honoured
  C) Source of peace
  D) Fashion
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 209:

  One of the scholars reported to have been imprisoned by his non compromising stance was

  Options:
  A) Shafi'i
  B) Abu-Hanifah
  C) Hambali
  D) Māliki b. Anas
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 210:

  The authenticity of the Glorious Qur'an has been proven by empirical evidence of

  Options:
  A) dredging sea water to dams
  B) stages of growth of human embryo
  C) development of nuclear technology
  D) development of solar technology
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  The correct answer is B .