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 681:

  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 682:

  The permission to marry up to four wives in Islam is aimed at

  Options:
  A) bearing more children
  B) treating them equally
  C) reducing the number of unmarried women
  D) preventing adultery
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 683:

  The gradual spiritual and moral development of Muslims was the wisdom behind the

  Options:
  A) compilation of the Glorious Qur'an
  B) standardization of the Glorious Qur'an
  C) preservation of the Glorious Qur'an
  D) piecemeal revelation of the Glorious Quran
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 684: The type of Zakah due at the end of Ramadan fast is known as Options:
  A) Zakah al-mal
  B) Zakah al-fitr
  C) Zakah al-anam
  D) Zakah al-harth
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 685:

  

  The verse above warns the Muslim ‘Ummah against

  Options:
  A) carelessness
  B) disunity
  C) intolerance
  D) impatience
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 686:

  Tajwid as one of the science of the Glorious Qur'an is important because

  Options:
  A) it allows for the understanding of history of the Glorious Qur'an
  B) it provides the basis for the deeper understanding of the Glorious Qur'an
  C) it provides the knowledge of correct pronunciation and recitation of the Glorious Qur'an
  D) it increases the ability to recite and communicate in Arabic
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 687:

  Fortune telling is un-islamic

  Options:
  A) only when it is done by non-Muslims
  B) when Islamic scriptures are not used for it
  C) only in matters relating to religious practices
  D) at all times and in all matters
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 688:

  One of the strong proofs of the authenticity of the Qur'an is that

  Options:
  A) the like of it has not been produced by an individual or a group of people
  B) the arabic language in which it was written is still spoken.
  C) it was compliled soon after its revelation
  D) it has been translated into many languages
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 689:

  

  ‘Inna mā yurīdu ash-shaytānu an yūqi ‘abaynakumul adāwata wal-baghdā fil khamr wal-maysir (Q. 5:91)

  The verse quoted above enumerates the evils of

  Options:
  A) wine and adultery
  B) gambling an adultery
  C) adultery and divining arrows
  D) wine and gambling
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 690:

  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 .