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 621:

  The youngest person to accept Islam was

  Options:
  A) Aliyu
  B) Anas
  C) Ibu Umar
  D) Zayd
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 622: During the Jihiliyya era, the Ka’aba was the center of poetic contest at the annual festival called Options:
  A) ijāz
  B) ukāz
  C) manāt
  D) ushrah
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 623:

  The first man created by Allah was called _____ (ASW)

  Options:
  A) Adam
  B) Dawud
  C) Isa
  D) Musa
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 624:

  One of the contribution of Islam to women welfare is the introduction of

  Options:
  A) inheritance
  B) family planning
  C) marriage
  D) women seclusion
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 625:

  Sūratul-Fātihah is also referred to as

  Options:
  A) Sūratud-du'ā'
  B) Sūratul-Hidāyah
  C) Ummul-kitāb
  D) Kitābul-mathāni
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 626: The allegorical and the ambiguous verses of the Glorious Qur’an are understood through the Options:
  A) ijtihad of Muslim Scholars
  B) qiyas of Muslim jurists
  C) tadabbur in the Glorious Qur’an
  D) tafsir of the Glorious Qur’an
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 627:

  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 628: āyatul-Kursiyy not only teaches the oneness of ‘Allah but also emphasizes His Options:
  A) Eternity Qur`an Chapter 2 vs 255.
  B) Predominance
  C) Omnipresence
  D) Wisdom.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 629: The Prophet (SAW) said, ‘Of all things lawful, divorce is the most hateful to Allah’ because it exposes the parties to Options:
  A) reconciliation
  B) provocation
  C) hardship
  D) arbitration
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 630: What will happen on the Day of Judgment according to Q.101:4? Options:
  A) Mountains will discharge fire
  B) Mountains will be like carded wool
  C) Fire of Jahannam will be seen
  D) Sun will be extremely hot
  E) None of the above
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  The correct answer is E .