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 101:

  The Jahiliyyah practice that was gradually phased out is

  Options:
  A) Adultery
  B) gambling
  C) alcoholism
  D) Usury
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 102: In an Islamic state, the right to pardon a murdered lies with the Options:
  A) head of state
  B) legislature
  C) deceased relatives
  D) courts
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 103:

  The caliph who introduced stipend for teachers was

  Options:
  A) Abu Bakr
  B) 'Umar
  C) 'Uthman
  D) 'Ali
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 104: Part of the 23rd Hadīth of al-Nawawi’s collection refers to purification as a Options:
  A) half of faith
  B) shining of glory
  C) proof for you
  D) weakest form of faith.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 105: By the year 1110 C.E., Andalusia had fallen under the control of Options:
  A) Mujāhidūn
  B) Ansār
  C) Muhājirūn
  D) Al Murābitūn.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 106: A Hādith with uninterrupted chain of authorities traced back to the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) himself is described as Options:
  A) Mutawātir
  B) Mawqūf
  C) Maqtū
  D) Muttasil - marfū
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 107: The Hadīth above Teaches that a Muslim Options:
  A) must obey the commands of the Prophet (S.A.W)
  B) must confine himself to the established teachings of Islam
  C) can contribute in developing and increasing the teaching of Islam
  D) should always command what is good.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 108: In congregational Salah, a person who comes late is expected to Options:
  A) pronounce the taslim to indicate his arrival
  B) say subhanallah so that the Imam can note his presence
  C) recite the iqama before joining the congregation
  D) make takbiratul ihram and join the Imam
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 109:

  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 110: The minimum amount that may be stolen to warrant cutting off the hand is Options:
  A) 2 Dinar
  B) 1 Dinar
  C) 1/2 Dinar
  D) 1/4 Dinar
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  The correct answer is D .