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 91: The conversion of ‘Umar b. al-Khattāb was turning point in the history of Islam because Options:
  A) it encouraged the actualization of the Prophet’s mission
  B) the entire Quraysh were immediately converted to Islam
  C) he publicly announced his migration to al-Madinah and was not challenged
  D) the boycott of Banū Hāshim was terminated
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 92: During the Jihiliyya era, the Ka’aba was the center of poetic contest at the annual festival called Options:
  A) ijāz
  B) ukāz
  C) manāt
  D) ushrah
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 93:

  Which of the angels is in charge of paradise? _____

  Options:
  A) Mikail
  B) Israil
  C) Ridwan
  D) Israfil
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 94:

  Which of the following actions may be regarded as Mubah?

  Options:
  A) Acquisition of Knowledge
  B) smoking
  C) Salat ash-Shaf
  D) shaking hands while greeting
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 95: The supererogatory fasting of Āshura is observed on the Options:
  A) 8th of al-muharram
  B) 9th of al-Muharram
  C) 10th of al-Muharram
  D) 11th of al-Muharram
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 96:

  The Day of Judgement is described in

  S

  Options:
  A) arranged in three rows
  B) made to drink from hot vessels
  C) like moths scattered about
  D) made to wear iron rods around their necks.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 97:

  The first woman to accept Islam was _____

  Options:
  A) Aisha
  B) Aminah
  C) Khadijah
  D) Ruqayah
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 98:

  Subh prayer contains _____ obligatory rakahs?

  Options:
  A) 2
  B) 3
  C) 4
  D) 5
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 99:

  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 100: The uniqueness of the Glorious Qur’ān, according to Q.39:28, lies in the fact that it is Options:
  A) highly educative
  B) in brief form
  C) revealed piecemeal
  D) reveled in Arabic
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  The correct answer is D .