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 731: 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 732:

  According to Q.4:34, the main right of the

  Husband over his wife is to

  Options:
  A) Prepare food for him
  B) Have conjugal relation with her
  C) Accept his leadership and obey him
  D) Appreciate him for his favours
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 733:

  The teachings of Uthman b. Fodio are remembered today as it relates to

  Options:
  A) idol worshiping
  B) marrying more than four wives
  C) all form of syncretism
  D) taxing of farm produce
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 734: The prophet whose wife was impious and consequently suffered the same calamity with the unbelievers was Options:
  A) Shu’aib
  B) Yūsuf
  C) Mūsa
  D) Lūt
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 735:

  Islam as a monotheistic religion expects that every faithful follower should

  Options:
  A) not tell lies
  B) serve Allah without associates
  C) praise the Prophets as enjoined by Allah
  D) performSalat
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 736: The institution of learning referred to as ‘ummu-d-duniyah is Options:
  A) al-Azhar university
  B) Sankore University
  C) University of Madinah
  D) University of Khartoum
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 737: The Muslim ruler of Mali who embarked on a celebrated pilgrimage of Makkah in the 11th Century C.E was Options:
  A) Muhammad Bello
  B) Muhammad Askia
  C) Sheikh b. Fodiye
  D) Mansa Musa
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 738: Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was described as the seal of all prophets, meaning that he Options:
  A) Was the last or the prophets of Allah
  B) Covered all parts of the world preaching
  C) Is reserved even by the Jews
  D) Was accepted by all Christian
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 739:

  A woman in her menstrual period.

  Options:
  A) is not exempted from all forms of 'ibādah
  B) is exempted from all forms of 'ibādah
  C) has options to do 'ibādah .
  D) can only perform the obligatory prayers
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 740:

  The reign of Caliph Uthman b. Affan is known for

  Options:
  A) tax collection
  B) Hadith Collection
  C) justice and administrative fairness
  D) standardization of the Qur'an
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  The correct answer is D .