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: The money given out a woman at the time of contracting her marriage is known as Options:
  A) al-Mahar
  B) al-Zakāh
  C) al-Jizyyah
  D) al-Ujrah
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2: In which verse of the Qur’ān are women directed to dress modestly? Options:
  A) 5 : 3
  B) 24 : 31
  C) 55.10
  D) 112 : 4.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 3:

  Tayammum and wudu are vitiated by the following except _______

  Options:
  A) availability of water
  B) loss of sense
  C) passing stool
  D) passing urine
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 4:

  Hadīth 34 of an-Nawawi teaches that a good Muslim should

  Options:
  A) speak against wrongdoing
  B) repent of wrongdoing
  C) always pray against any wrongdoing
  D) keep away from wrongdoing
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 5:

  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 6:

  Who among the prophets of 'Allāh was sent to his people to warn against deceit in term of measurement and weight

  Options:
  A) Shuaib (A.S.)
  B) Nuh (A.S)
  C) Salih (A.S)
  D) Hud (A.S)
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  The correct answer is A .
• 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 monogamous life of Prophet muhammed (S.A.W) lasted for Options:
  A) 5years
  B) 10years
  C) 13years
  D) 25years
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 9: ‘…He created for you mates from among yourselves, that ye may dwell in tranquility with them …’(Q.30:21)The verse above discusses the Options:
  A) Need for peace
  B) reasons for marriage
  C) need for tranquility
  D) nature of creation
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 10: Having met all the conditions for the payment of Zakāh,Mallam Ibrāhim has five hundred Naira. How much should he pay as Zakāh from this amount? Options:
  A) N50.10k
  B) N16.50k
  C) N15.50k
  D) N12.50k
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  The correct answer is D .