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 21: According to Islamic teachings, angels are Options:
  A) like human beings
  B) of divine nature
  C) a class of jinns
  D) loyal servants of Allah
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 22:

  A decision taken in the interest of the public becomes

  Options:
  A) ijtihad
  B) istislah
  C) jihad
  D) urf
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 23:

  The Jews were admonished to avoid mixing truth with falsehood in

  Options:
  A) Q.2:285
  B) Q.2:177
  C) Q.2:45
  D) Q.2:42
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 24: The Hadīth above Teaches that a Muslim Options:
  A) must obey the commands of the Prophet (S.A.W)
  B) must confine himself to the established teachings of Islam
  C) can contribute in developing and increasing the teaching of Islam
  D) should always command what is good.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 25:

  Which of the following terms portrays the Qur'ān as a healing for man's spiritual and moral waywardness?

  Options:
  A) ash - Shifā'
  B) al - Maw'izah
  C) ar - Rahmah3
  D) al - Burhān
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 26: Among the obligatory steps of ablution are intention, washing the face, washing the hands to the elbow and also Options:
  A) rinsing the mouth
  B) wiping the two ears
  C) washing the feet
  D) silence during the ablution
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 27: In what ways did the Muslim leaders contribute to the spread of Islam in West Africa? Options:
  A) Their moral standard and mode o worship impressed the local people
  B) They sold commodities which were essential and indispensable
  C) Acceptance of Islam was made a major condition for the exchange of goods
  D) Organization of regular preaching and free distribution of essential commodities.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 28: The final and total prohibition of intoxicants is contained in Sūrah Options:
  A) al-Baqarah
  B) al-‘Imrān
  C) an-Nisā
  D) al-Māidah
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 29:

  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 30: The monogamous life of Prophet muhammed (S.A.W) lasted for Options:
  A) 5years
  B) 10years
  C) 13years
  D) 25years
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  The correct answer is D .