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 41: One of the conditions of Sunni talāq is that it must be pronounced Options:
  A) three times consecutively
  B) by the mother-in-law
  C) when the wife is free from menstruation
  D) with the free consent of the wife.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 42: Which of the following led away a section of the Muslims army when preparations were on for the battle of Uhud? Options:
  A) Abū Lahb
  B) Abū Jahl
  C) 'Abdullah b. Ubayy
  D) 'Abdullah b. Awwām
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 43:

  A muslim man that hits his left leg against a stone on his way to the market and turns back saying he is unlucky, according to Islamic law, he believes in___

  Options:
  A) Magic
  B) Allah
  C) Superstition
  D) Witchcraft499
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 44:

  The similarity between the Jihad of Uthman b. Fodio and the Prophet's hijrah in 622 C. E was the

  Options:
  A) strength of their followers
  B) inspiration from Allah
  C) display of bid'ah
  D) envy of non-believers
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 45: Imām Ash-shāfi'l studied under two of his predecessors. These are Options:
  A) Abū Hurayrah and Malik
  B) Mālik and Abū Hanīfah
  C) Abū Hanīfah and 'Umar
  D) 'Umar and Abū Bakr
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 46:

  According to Qur'ān 4:48, to set up partners with Allah is a great offense which Allah will not forgive

  Options:
  A) Except the prophet (S.A.W) intercedes
  B) until He has forgiven all other sins
  C) except the offender repents
  D) even if He forgives all other sins.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 47:

  Who among the following is associated with the standardization of the Qur'an?

  Options:
  A) Abu Musa al-Ash'ari
  B) Hudhayfah b. Yamani
  C) Umar b. al-Khattab
  D) Mu'awiyyah b. Abi Sufyan
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 48:

  Fornication attracts _______ lashes

  Options:
  A) 80
  B) 100
  C) 90
  D) 70
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 49:

  A decision taken in the interest of the public becomes

  Options:
  A) Urf
  B) Ijtihad
  C) Istislah
  D) Jihad
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 50: A Hādith with uninterrupted chain of authorities traced back to the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) himself is described as Options:
  A) Mutawātir
  B) Mawqūf
  C) Maqtū
  D) Muttasil - marfū
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  The correct answer is A .