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 1201: Q 16. One important lesson taught in Suratul Kawthar is that Muslims should Options:
  A) always fulfil their promises
  B) protect themselves when the need arises
  C) accept whatever calamity that befall them
  D) worship Allah and sacrifice
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1202: The term, Shari’ah refers to Options:
  A) a path
  B) wisdom
  C) passion
  D) an idea.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1203:

  The correct meaning of tafsir is the

  Options:
  A) detailed explanation and commentary of the Glorious Qur'an
  B) scientific application of the contents of the Glorious Qur'an to human life
  C) true reflections on the contents of the Glorious Qur'an
  D) practical application of the contents of the Glorious Qur'an
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1204:

  The pre-Islamic practice of shigar 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 1205:
  

  Imam Mālik Ibn Anās was born in

  Options:
  A) Basra
  B) al-Madīnah
  C) Makkah
  D) Kūfah
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1206:

  A decision taken in the interest of the public becomes

  Options:
  A) Urf
  B) Ijtihad
  C) Istislah
  D) Jihad
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1207:

  Uthman b. Affan was born to the family of Banu

  Options:
  A) Umayyah
  B) Quraysh
  C) Qaynuqah
  D) Sa'd
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1208: The man who established the Muslim city of Qairawān was Options:
  A) ‘Uqbah b. Nāfi'
  B) ‘Ubaidah b. Sa'ad
  C) Irshād b. Waqās
  D) Mūsa b. Naufāi
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1209:

  Abu-Bakr was nicknamed as-Sadiq because of his

  Options:
  A) humility
  B) generosity
  C) kindness
  D) truthfulness
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1210:

  The first woman to accept Islam was _____

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