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:

  While polygamy is permitted in Sūraℎ 4:3, Sūraℎ 4:129

  Options:
  A) limits the practice to Imams
  B) modifies it
  C) highlights problems inherent in it
  D) promises reward for its practice
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2:

  An Hadith is referred to as da'if because

  Options:
  A) it is sometimes supported with evidence
  B) all its transmitters are reliable
  C) it has defects in its isnad and matn
  D) it is a fabricated tradition
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 3:

  The only Sūrah in the Glorious Qur'an which must be recited in every obligatory prayer is

  Options:
  A) al-Baqārah
  B) al-Alaq
  C) al-Fātīhah
  D) al-Ikhlās
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 4: The sharīah contrasts with the common law because the former is Options:
  A) flexible
  B) universal
  C) temporal
  D) immutable
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 5:

  In Sūrat al-falaq, the Qur'ān refers to an element of witchcraft and the

  Options:
  A) evils of jinns and men
  B) mischief of the envious one
  C) mischief of created beings
  D) evils of back-biting
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 6: One of the peculiarities of Sahih Bukhari is that ahādith are sorted according to Options:
  A) topic
  B) chapters
  C) records
  D) biographies.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 7: The Jahiliyyah practice that was gradually phased out is Options:
  A) gambling
  B) adultery
  C) usury
  D) alcoholism.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 8:

  The work of Imam Bukhari and al-Tirmidhi are both called

  Options:
  A) Musamaf
  B) Jami
  C) Sunan
  D) Ahkan
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 9:

  The Holy Book given to Prophet Muhammed (SAW) was _____

  Options:
  A) Injil
  B) Zaburah
  C) Tawrah
  D) Al - Quran
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 10:

  The verse that can be recited for protection against evil machinations is

  Options:
  A) Q. 2:285
  B) Q. 2:286
  C) Q. 2:255
  D) Q. 2:256
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  The correct answer is C .