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 251: A feature which is common to the Sharl’ah and the common law is Options:
  A) rigidity
  B) flexibility
  C) credibility
  D) inimitability.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 252: Superstitious beliefs are not compatible with Islamic principles because they are Options:
  A) related to culture and tradition
  B) usually contrary to the concept of īmān
  C) often found among non-Arabs
  D) encouraged by other scripture religions
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 253:

  The worst vice prevalent during the Jahiliyyah period was

  Options:
  A) Cowardice
  B) Disloyalty
  C) Insincerity
  D) vengeance
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 254: Zakat is an economic system that de-emphasize Options:
  A) accumulation of wealth
  B) poverty
  C) helping others
  D) employment.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 255: The main cause of the Battle of Uhud was that Options:
  A) the Quraysh wanted to revenge what befell them at the Battle of Badr
  B) the Quraysh wanted to regain their lost territory
  C) Muslims wanted to revenge what happened to them at the Battle of Badr
  D) Ab
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 256: The principles of Hadīth criticism developed through Options:
  A) isnād and musannaf
  B) matn and riwāyah
  C) isnād and matn
  D) musnād and musannaf
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 257:

  The art of witchcraft is disapproved of in Sūra

  Options:
  A) al-Ikhlās
  B) al-falaq
  C) an-Nās
  D) ash-shams
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 258: 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 259:

  Taharah simply means _______

  Options:
  A) intention
  B) marriage
  C) Prayer
  D) purification
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 260: The message in Hadith 34 of an- Nawawi is about Options:
  A) Performing the society for the better
  B) Preventing evil in the society by any means possible
  C) Commanding good among people
  D) Abstaining from evil deeds
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  The correct answer is B .