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 601:

  The fifty Muslim archers at the battle of Uhud were instructed to

  Options:
  A) pay homage to the Prophet(S.A.W.)
  B) strike first in order to gain war booty
  C) attack the enemies when facing them
  D) stay there and should not leave their post
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 602: Zakatul-fitr is not permissible on Options:
  A) rice
  B) maize
  C) millet
  D) kolanut
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 603:

  Which of the angels is in charge of paradise? _____

  Options:
  A) Mikail
  B) Israil
  C) Ridwan
  D) Israfil
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 604:

  Kalimatus-shahadah is the key to enter

  Options:
  A) Islam
  B) Ka'bah
  C) Madinah
  D) Makkah
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 605:

  The central theme of Hadith No. 3 of al-Nawawi's collection is _______

  Options:
  A) charity
  B) intention
  C) Islam
  D) Jihad
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 606:

  A muslim is advised to say _________ when leaving the toilet.

  Options:
  A) alhamdulilah
  B) astagafirullah
  C) gufranak
  D) hasbunallah
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 607:

  The authenticity of the Glorious Qur'an has been proven by empirical evidence of

  Options:
  A) dredging sea water to dams
  B) stages of growth of human embryo
  C) development of nuclear technology
  D) development of solar technology
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 608:
  

  The statement in Hadīth 25 above gave rise to the explanation as to the different ways by which

  Options:
  A) pilgrimage can be performed
  B) Prayers can be offered
  C) fasting can be observed
  D) alms can be given
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 609:

  The Makkahs were opposed to Muhammad (SAW) because he preached primarily against _____

  Options:
  A) Murder and suicide
  B) Drinking and smoking
  C) Idolatry and exploitation
  D) Music and dancing
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 610:

  At the end of his prayer, how may sitting for at-tashahud are expected of someone who misses two rak'ats in a congregational salā al- magrhib?

  Options:
  A) four
  B) three
  C) two
  D) one
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  The correct answer is B .