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:

  The Prophet was survived by only one child. This was___

  Options:
  A) Zainab
  B) Fatimoh
  C) Ruqayah
  D) Ibrahim
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 42: 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 43:

  Tayammum and wudu are vitiated by the following except _______

  Options:
  A) availability of water
  B) loss of sense
  C) passing stool
  D) passing urine
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 44: The earliest written records of West African history were written in Arabic because Options:
  A) West Africa was colonized by the Arabs
  B) Arabic was the first written language which West Africans came in contact with
  C) several Arabic schools existed in West African shortly after the advent of Islam
  D) all rulers of West Africa had embraced Islam
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 45:

  In Islamic law of inheritance, the brother of a deceased person who had a son is to

  Options:
  A) take a larger share of the inheritance
  B) take half of the share of the son
  C) get equal share with the son
  D) be excluded from inheritance
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 46:

  Accountability is an act of worship

  Options:
  A) though it is not mentioned in the Qur'an
  B) because it is specifically mentioned in the Qur'an
  C) being one of the fundamental principles of Islam
  D) in matters relating to religious rites
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 47:

  One of the scholars reported to have been imprisoned by his non compromising stance was

  Options:
  A) Shafi'i
  B) Abu-Hanifah
  C) Hambali
  D) Māliki b. Anas
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 48: Muhammed Bello justified Jihād against the Islamic state of Borno because of the people’s tendency towards Options:
  A) syncretism
  B) extremism
  C) asceticism
  D) formalism
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 49: The main impact of Islamic values on social life of the people of West Africa is the Options:
  A) Performance of Salah by Muslims
  B) Modification of polygamy in line with Islamic principles
  C) Adoption of Arabic words in many languages
  D) Avoidance of alcoholic drink in public places
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 50: Wahy in relation to the Glorious Qur’ān means Options:
  A) explanation
  B) communication
  C) revelation
  D) information.
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  The correct answer is C .