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 71:

  The Prophet (S.A.W) enjoins that if anyone sees an abomination, the least thing to do is to

  Options:
  A) turn his eyes away
  B) condemn it in public
  C) change it with his hands
  D) hate it in his heart
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 72:

  In Pre-Islamic Arabia, the Arabs killed their daughters because they

  Options:
  A) were the weaker sex
  B) were afraid of incest
  C) feared the females would outnumber males
  D) did not participate in wars
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 73:
  

  The verse above, is an expression of man's absolute

  Options:
  A) dependence on 'Allāℎ
  B) obedience to 'Allāℎ
  C) loyalty to 'Allāℎ
  D) humility to 'Allāℎ
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 74: 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) perform Salat.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 75:

  An Imam leading prayer, forgetfully rises when he is to sit, he is alerted by saying

  Options:
  A) astaghfirullah
  B) Allahu Akba
  C) Subhānallah
  D) subhāna rabbial Azim
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 76: One major peculiarity between the Makkan and Madinan Suwar of the Glorious Qur’an is that Options:
  A) Makkan Suwar are historical while Madinan Suwar are theoretical
  B) Makkan Suwar are meant for daily rituals while Madinan Suwar are for commercial transactions
  C) Makkan Suwar are purely to people of Makkan while the Madinan Suwar addresses the people of Madina
  D) Makkan Suwar are short and poetic while the Madinan Suwar are longer and generic.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 77: The outcome of the Battle of Badr proved that Options:
  A) ‘Allāℎ supported the Muslim army
  B) Muslims were better fighters
  C) numerical strength matters in war
  D) the Quraysh army was superior.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 78:

  The waiting period of a divorced woman is termed

  Options:
  A) Id
  B) waqt
  C) sa'ad
  D) iddah
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 79:

  Al-Hakim means The ________

  Options:
  A) Almight
  B) Majesty
  C) Sovereign
  D) Wise
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 80:

  Who among the following is associated with the standardization of the Qur'an?

  Options:
  A) Abu Musa al-Ash'ari
  B) Hudhayfah b. Yamani
  C) Umar b. al-Khattab
  D) Mu'awiyyah b. Abi Sufyan
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  The correct answer is B .