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 81: Al-Kawthar in the Glorious Qur’an is otherwise called a Options:
  A) river in paradise
  B) garden in paradise
  C) light in paradise
  D) fruit in paradise
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 82: Q.2:219 prohibits wine and gambling for the Muslims because Options:
  A) they lead to extravagance and intoxication
  B) the sins in them are greater than the profits
  C) one becomes impoverished overnight
  D) they lead one to ignore one’s religion
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 83: 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 84: A marriage is not valid in Islam without Options:
  A) At least two witnesses
  B) Slaughtering an animal
  C) Marriage garment
  D) Deciding the place of residence
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 85:

  Abu Dawud was born in the province of

  Options:
  A) Balkh
  B) Basra
  C) Bukhara
  D) Sidjistan
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 86:

  The weakest of faith according to Hadith 34 of an-Nawawi is changig an evil with the

  Options:
  A) heart
  B) toungue
  C) leg
  D) hand
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 87:

  Mas'uliyyah as a principle of the the Islamic political system is a measure to check

  Options:
  A) Indiscipline
  B) Rigging
  C) Nepotism
  D) Misappropriation
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 88:

  The following are voluntary fasting except

  Options:
  A) Ashura
  B) Qada'
  C) Tasu'a
  D) Sittah Shawwal
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 89:

  The main impact of Islamic values on social life of the people of West Africa is the

  Options:
  A) Performance of Salah by Muslims
  B) Modification of polygamy in line with Islamic principles
  C) Adoption of Arabic words in many languages
  D) Avoidance of alcoholic drink in public places
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 90: The authenticity of a hadīth may be faulted if Options:
  A) its wording is too close to the text of the Qur''ān
  B) it is no longer than a verse of the Qur''ān
  C) its narrator was not from Makkah
  D) it contradicts a Qur''ānic injuction
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  The correct answer is D .