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 261: Mutilation which is stipulated in Q. 5:38 for theft is described as Options:
  A) an exemplary punishment
  B) a retaliatory sanction
  C) a punitive measure
  D) an incontrovertible disgrace.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 262: What will happen on the Day of Judgment according to Q.101:4? Options:
  A) Mountains will discharge fire
  B) Mountains will be like carded wool
  C) Fire of Jahannam will be seen
  D) Sun will be extremely hot
  E) None of the above
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 263:

  'If ye do it not, take notice of war from 'Allah and His Apostle: But if ye turn back,ye shall have your capital sums ...' (Q.2:279) The quotation above warns against

  Options:
  A) Usury
  B) gambling
  C) Fraud
  D) cheating
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 264: The expressions Iqra'', ′allama and al - qalam in Sūrat al− ′Alaq emphasize the importance of Options:
  A) humility
  B) knowledge
  C) worship
  D) generosity.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 265:

  34.′Lā yukallifu Hāhu naf san illā wus'ahā' This quotation is part of

  Options:
  A) Sūrat al - Alaq
  B) Sūrat al - A 'lā
  C) Ayāt al - kur'ay
  D) Ayāt Amanar - Rasūl
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 266:

  One of the following is not required in Umrah?

  Options:
  A) Arafat
  B) Miqat
  C) Sa'y
  D) Talbiyyah
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 267:

  In Islamic law on divorce, the custody of a child aged two years or less is normally conceded to the

  Options:
  A) father
  B) mother
  C) aunt
  D) grandmother
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 268: 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 269:

  One major peculiarity between the Makkan and Madinan Suwar of the Glorious Qur'an is that

  Options:
  A) Makkan Suwar are historical while Madinan Suwar are theoretical
  B) Makkan Suwar are meant for daily rituals while Madinan Suwar are for commercial transactions
  C) Makkan Suwar are purely to people of Makkan while the Madinan Suwar addresses the people of Madina
  D) Makkan Suwar are short and poetic while the Madinan Suwar are longer and generic.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 270: Fasting has been prohibited on doubtful day which is Options:
  A) 28th of Sha’aban
  B) 1st of Ramadan
  C) 30th of Ramada
  D) 30th of Sha’aban
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  The correct answer is D .