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 1151: 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 1152: Superstitious beliefs are not compatible with Islamic principles because they are Options:
  A) related to culture and tradition
  B) usually contrary to the concept of īmān
  C) often found among non-Arabs
  D) encouraged by other scripture religions
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1153: The number of takbir observed during salah al-Janāzah is Options:
  A) two
  B) three
  C) four “Sal a tul-Jamazah is a funeral prayer and it is Fardu Kifayah. It consists of two parts: 1. Four Takibirah. 2. Qayamah
  D) seven
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1154:

  The weakest of faith according to Hadith 34 of an-Nawawi is changig an evil with the

  Options:
  A) heart
  B) toungue
  C) leg
  D) hand
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1155: The Tafstr of the Glorious Qur’ān which is modern in its approach to commentary is known as Options:
  A) at-tasstr bir-r 'ay
  B) tafstr al-ma’thūr
  C) tafstr al-madhāhib
  D) at-tafstr al-'asri.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1156:

  Magic is originated from _____

  Options:
  A) Nas
  B) Shaytan
  C) Allah
  D) Angel
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1157:

  The companion who introduced Islam to North Africa through Egypt was

  Options:
  A) Amr b. As
  B) Abu Musa
  C) Ibn Ishaq
  D) Ibn Suleiman
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1158:

  

  The verse above (Q.5:1) requires believers to

  Options:
  A) Pray regularly
  B) fulfil all obligations
  C) respect authority
  D) encourage honesty
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1159: The pre-Islamic practice of shigār which was abolished by Islam meant Options:
  A) trade by barter
  B) exchange of female slaves
  C) exchange of sisters in wedlock
  D) gambling.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1160:

  'Say: I am but a man like yourselves, (but) The inspiration has come to me ...' (Q.18:110) in relation to Kalimat sh-shahādah, the verse quoted above

  Options:
  A) Proves that any other prophet could take the place of Muhammed (S.A.W)
  B) Is a summary of the content
  C) Traces the origin of the expression
  D) Emphasizes a part of the content
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  The correct answer is D .