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 241:

  The presentation of Sermon is an obligation on the Imam when leading

  Options:
  A) All the prayers
  B) Funeral prayers
  C) Friday prayers
  D) Every prayer on friday
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 242: The man who analyzed the first encounter the Prophet (S.A.W) with Angel Jibril was Options:
  A) Hatīb b. Abī Balta’a
  B) Waraqah b. Nawfal
  C) Arqam b. Arqam
  D) ‘Uthmān b. ‘Affān.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 243: The collection of Imam Muslim differs from that of Imam Bukhari in terms of Options:
  A) Interpretation
  B) Authenticity
  C) Repetition
  D) Characterization
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 244: The first major written work of a hadith was Options:
  A) Sahih Muslim
  B) Sunan Ibn Majah
  C) Muwata Malik
  D) Musnad Ahmad
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 245: In an Islamic state, the right to pardon a murdered lies with the Options:
  A) head of state
  B) legislature
  C) deceased relatives
  D) courts
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 246:

  When Prophet Muhammed (S.A.W) led the Muslims in a

  Triumphant entry into Makkah, all Makkans were assured of their safety if they entered the sacred mosque,

  Remained indoors in their homes or

  Options:
  A) entered the house of Abū Sufyān
  B) prostrated themselves before Muhammed (S.A.W)
  C) surrendered all their belongings
  D) free all detained Muslims
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 247: Which of the following directly applies to Hadith ad-Da’if? Options:
  A) It can be used on certain conditions
  B) Its rejection is due to its weakness all the times
  C) It can be equated with al- Mauduf
  D) It’s legal status cannot be ascertained
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 248: Forbidding Munkar in Islam means discouraging others from Options:
  A) abominable acts
  B) injustice
  C) waywardness
  D) double standard
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 249:

  What are the characteristics common to most Makkan Suwar?

  Options:
  A) They are short and poetic
  B) They are long and rhythmic
  C) They are easy and rhythmic
  D) They are stylistic and summative
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 250:

  The term, Shari'ah refers to

  Options:
  A) A path
  B) Wisdom
  C) Passion
  D) An idea
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  The correct answer is A .