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 211:

  Jinns were created out of

  Options:
  A) Clay
  B) Dust
  C) Fire
  D) Sand
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 212: Prophet Mūsā(A.S.) went to the sacred valley where he Options:
  A) received divine directives
  B) destroyed the golden calf
  C) reared sheep and goats
  D) killed the Egyptian.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 213:

  While polygamy is permitted in Sūraℎ 4:3, Sūraℎ 4:129

  Options:
  A) limits the practice to Imams
  B) modifies it
  C) highlights problems inherent in it
  D) promises reward for its practice
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 214:

  According to Hadith No. 23 of al-Nawawi's collections, cleanliness is said to be _______ of faith.

  Options:
  A) fulfilment
  B) half
  C) one-quarter
  D) three-quarter
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 215: With the institution of zakāh, the distribution of wealth within the society should become Options:
  A) equal
  B) proportional
  C) lump-sided
  D) legally binding
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 216: ‘Still less can their knowledge comprehend the hereafter …’ Q. 27:66).This verse above of the Qur’ān implies that Options:
  A) man’s knowledge of the Hereafter can only be partial
  B) most men do not believe in the Hereafter
  C) man’s comprehension of the expectations in the Hereafter is a always on the decrease
  D) it is difficult to deceive in the Hereafter
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 217:

  Makkan Surah with the main objective of reassuring the Prophet(SAW) at a time of distress is

  Options:
  A) at-Takathur
  B) ad-Duha
  C) al-Kafirun
  D) al-ma-un
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 218: The importance of knowledge of isnād and matn lies in the fact that Options:
  A) both were taught by the Prophet (S.A.W)
  B) the two make it easy to memorize Hadītℎ
  C) the two make it easy to identify fault in Hadīth
  D) they make it possible to understand Hadīth.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 219: Taking the ritual bath for Friday prayers is Options:
  A) wājib
  B) sunnah
  C) mustahab
  D) mubāh.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 220: The jamrat that pilgrims are expected to stone on the 10th day of Dhul hijjah is Options:
  A) al-Aqabah
  B) al-Wustā
  C) as-Sughīā
  D) al-adnā
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  The correct answer is A .