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 1: Superstitious beliefs are not compatible with Islamic principles because they are Options:
  A) related to culture and tradition
  B) usually contrary to the concept of īmān
  C) often found among non-Arabs
  D) encouraged by other scripture religions
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2: The 8th day of Dhul hijjah is called Yaum Options:
  A) ‘Arafah
  B) Tāsū’a
  C) āshūra
  D) at-Tarwiyah
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 3: Which of the following terms portrays the Qur’ān as a healing for man’s spiritual and moral waywardness? Options:
  A) al - Burhān
  B) al - Maw'izah
  C) ash - Shifā'
  D) ar - Rahmah
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 4: One major aim of marriage in Islam is to Options:
  A) increase the working force of the family
  B) distinguish between the duties of male and female
  C) enhance ethnic loyalty
  D) achieve legitimate procreation
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 5:

  How many muslims participated in the battle of Badr?

  Options:
  A) 205
  B) 300
  C) 313
  D) 413
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 6:

  

  The statement in Hadīth 25 above gave rise to the explanation as to the different ways by which

  Options:
  A) Prayers can be offered
  B) alms can be given
  C) fasting can be observed
  D) pilgrimage can be performed.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 7: The creation of man in orderly proportion is described in sūrah Options:
  A) al-ghāshiyah
  B) at-tīn
  C) al-fajr
  D) al-balad.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 8:

  Among the Sunnah steps of ablution are wiping two ears, inhaling and exhaling from the nose and also

  Options:
  A) wiping the head again from back of the skull
  B) supplication at every stage of ablution
  C) brushing the teeth
  D) saying the du'a aloud.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 9: Those to benefit from the proceeds of Zakah include Options:
  A) old men and women
  B) officers employed to administer it
  C) under-aged children
  D) self-employed low-income earners
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 10:

  The religion of the Arabs before the advent of Islam was _____

  Options:
  A) Idol worshipping
  B) Christianity
  C) Judaism
  D) Judaism
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  The correct answer is A .