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:

  An Hadith is referred to as da'if because

  Options:
  A) it is sometimes supported with evidence
  B) all its transmitters are reliable
  C) it has defects in its isnad and matn
  D) it is a fabricated tradition
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 212: Hadith 18 of an-Nwawai enjoins believers to Options:
  A) Be firm abravend
  B) Be strong-minded and clean
  C) Have piety and work righteously
  D) Acquire knowledge and be polite
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 213: 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 214: 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 215: The most important ways of preserving the Glorious Qur’ān by Sahǻbah include Options:
  A) establishing schools in major cities and teaching the Glorious Qur’ān
  B) teaching the application of sunnah practically
  C) explaining the conduct of the prophet according to the Glorious Qur’ān
  D) guiding the new converts in Islam ways of life
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 216:

  Prophet Muhammad(SAW) lost his mother at the age of _____

  Options:
  A) 2
  B) 4
  C) 6
  D) 5
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 217: Q.33:35 emphasizes the Options:
  A) equality of men and women“Verily the Muslims (those who submit to Allah in Islam) men and women…”
  B) superiority of men over women
  C) superiority of men over animals
  D) equality of mankind before ‘Allāh
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 218: In the Islamic law of inheritance, the share of the mother of the deceased who has no children is Options:
  A) 1/2
  B) 1/3
  C) 1/4
  D) 1/6
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 219:

  Women are admonished to dress modestly by the Qur'an so that

  Options:
  A) people will admire them
  B) responsible partners will come their way
  C) they will be respected outside
  D) they can display their adornment
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 220: The gradual spiritual and moral development of Muslims was the wisdom behind the Options:
  A) compilation of the Glorious Qur’an
  B) standardization of the Glorious Qur’an
  C) preservation of the Glorious Qur’an
  D) piecemeal revelation of the Glorious Qur’an.
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  The correct answer is D .