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:

  Ignorance of religious rites and duties is not excusable in Islam because

  Options:
  A) it is obligatory on all Muslims to seek knowledge
  B) most muslims can write and read Arabic
  C) books of Islamic jurisprudence have been translated into many languages
  D) the Islamic system of education is highly developed all over the world
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2:

  Taharah in Shari'ah is observed in all the following forms except

  Options:
  A) Wudu
  B) Tayammum
  C) Istijanah
  D) Ihraan496
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 3:

  What is the position of fulfilment of promises in Islam?

  Options:
  A) Compulsory
  B) Desirable
  C) Prohibited
  D) Recommended
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 4:

  "Umul-Mu'minin" as mentioned in Hadith No. 5 of al-Nawawi's collection refers to

  Options:
  A) A'ishah
  B) Hafsah
  C) Mariyah
  D) Ummu Salmah
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 5:

  Hadith No. 1 of al-Nawawi's collections teaches the importance of

  Options:
  A) faith
  B) hardwork
  C) intention
  D) prayer
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 6: If a husband divorces his wife before the consumption of the marriage, it is considered Options:
  A) revocable
  B) irrevocable
  C) redeemable
  D) abominable.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 7:

  A father or guardian can give out his daughter or ward in marriage under the principle of Ijbar provided that the

  Options:
  A) girl has attained the age of maturity
  B) mother is properly informed
  C) girl is a minor
  D) groom does not have any physical disability
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 8: A feature which is common to the Sharl’ah and the common law is Options:
  A) rigidity
  B) flexibility
  C) credibility
  D) inimitability.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 9:

  The type of Ghusl performed by a ew convert to Islam is

  Options:
  A) Janabah
  B) Nifas
  C) Dhukil-al-Islam
  D) Haydah
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 10: The term Khitbah in marriage contract means Options:
  A) betrothal
  B) witness
  C) gift presentation
  D) formal approach.
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  The correct answer is D .