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 711:

  The correct meaning of Tafsir is the

  Options:
  A) detailed explanation and commentary of the Glorious Qur'an
  B) scientific application of the contents of the Glorious Qur'an to human life
  C) true reflections on the contents of the Glorious Qur'an
  D) practical application of the contents of the Glorious Qur'an
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 712:

  An Hadith is referred to as da'if because

  Options:
  A) it has defects in its isnad and matn
  B) it is a fabricated tradition
  C) all its transmitters are reliable
  D) it is sometimes supported with evidence
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 713: The book of Hadith that contains reports on the practices of the people of Madinah apart from aℎādith is Options:
  A) Sahih Bukhari
  B) Sahih Muslim
  C) Mukhtaril aℎādith
  D) Muwatta Malik.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 714:

  The number of verses contained in Suratul-Kafirun(Q. 109) is

  Options:
  A) 5
  B) 6
  C) 7
  D) 8
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 715:

  Hadith 11 of an-Nawawi admonishes Muslims to

  Options:
  A) be certain in some acts of worship
  B) avoid doubtful things
  C) note that doubt and uncertainty are close to each other
  D) always do things clearly
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 716:

  The Battle of Siffin was fought under the

  Caliphate of

  Options:
  A) ‘Abū Bakr
  B) ‘Umar
  C) ‘Uthmān
  D) ‘Ali.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 717:

  What is expected of a believing Muslim when an important decision needs to be made?

  Options:
  A) Du'ā
  B) Da'awah
  C) Istikhāma
  D) Istikhārah
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 718: Which of the following vitiates Salah? Options:
  A) Intoxication
  B) Adornment
  C) Falsehood
  D) yawning
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 719:

  Imam an-Nasal spent his days in

  Options:
  A) Makkah
  B) Sijistan
  C) Khurasan
  D) Bukhara
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 720:

  The minimum number of witnesses in an Islamic marriage is

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