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 421:

  Maliki yawmid-Din is translated as

  Options:
  A) the Beneficient the Merciful
  B) praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds
  C) the King of tge Day of Judgement
  D) guide us to the right path
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 422:

  The memorization, recording and divine nature of the Qur'an ensured its

  Options:
  A) divine nature
  B) divine authority
  C) authenticity
  D) eternity
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 423: The first Umayyad caliph was Options:
  A) ‘Abdullah b. ‘Umar
  B) ‘Umar b. Abdul Azīz
  C) Walid b. Yazīd
  D) Mu’awiya b. Abi Sufyān.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 424:

  

  The verse above (Q.5:1) requires believers to

  Options:
  A) Pray regularly
  B) fulfil all obligations
  C) respect authority
  D) encourage honesty
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 425: The pre-Islamic practice of shigār which was abolished by Islam meant Options:
  A) trade by barter
  B) exchange of female slaves
  C) exchange of sisters in wedlock
  D) gambling.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 426: In Sharīah, makrūh is an action which is Options:
  A) encouraged and rewarded
  B) allowed but not rewarded
  C) disallowed and punished
  D) discourage but not punished.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 427:

  The first revelation to the Prophet (SAW) is Qur'an chapter

  Options:
  A) 1:1-7
  B) 5:90-91
  C) 96:1-5
  D) 112:1-4
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 428:

  Islam encourages every Muslim to seek a lawful livelihood through

  Options:
  A) equitable distribution of wealth
  B) dignity of labour
  C) family inheritance
  D) shared responsibility
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 429: Islam encourages every Muslim to seek a lawful livelihood through Options:
  A) equitable distribution of wealth
  B) dignity of labour
  C) family inheritance
  D) shared responsibility
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 430: The first man on earth, Adam (A.S), was exalted above other creatures because of his Options:
  A) intelligence
  B) obedience
  C) insight
  D) knowledge.
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  The correct answer is D .