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 1301:

  In which Surah of the Quran does this verse occur Fasalli il-rabbika wani har

  Options:
  A) Fathiah
  B) Lahb
  C) Kawthar
  D) Nas
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1302: The Truce of al-Hudaybiyyah included terms such as Options:
  A) payment of reparations to the Makkans by the Ummah
  B) prevention of Muslims from entering Makkah until ten years later
  C) the observance by both parties of a ten year period of peace
  D) the encouragement of the Makkans to join the Muslims in al-Madānah
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1303: 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 1304: In the course of hijjat’l - widā, Muslims were taught to Options:
  A) shun alcohol and games of chance
  B) pay zakāℎ regularly and fast annually
  C) treat women and domestic servants kindly
  D) ensure promptness and impartiality in the dispensation of justice
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1305:

  One of the ways by which Islamic civilization was manifested in West Africa was

  Options:
  A) the employment of scholars of Arabic as envoys by kings and emperors
  B) construction of palaces based on Arab technology
  C) establishment of universities to train scientists
  D) recruitment of Muslim medical personnel to man health institutions
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1306: The most important right which both Muslims and non-Muslims have under the Islamic political system is that of Options:
  A) worship
  B) justice
  C) honour
  D) life.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1307:

  In the early part of Islam in West Africa, the ribāt was primarily a centre for

  Options:
  A) Social reform
  B) religious propagation
  C) Sūfi indoctrination
  D) fraternal movement
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1308: The only Sūrah in the Glorious Qur’an which must be recited in every obligatory prayer is Options:
  A) al-Baqārah
  B) al-Alaq
  C) al-Fātīhah
  D) al-Ikhlās.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1309:

  Abu Sufyan accepted Islam because he was

  Options:
  A) interested in the leadership of the Muslims
  B) totally disarmed by Muslim soldiers
  C) surprised by the Prophet's magnanimity
  D) disappointed by his Makkah associates
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1310:

  Talaq al-Bida'ah takes effect when divorce is pronounced

  Options:
  A) when the wife is still in her marital home
  B) when the wife is purified of her menses
  C) verbally or in writing
  D) three times simultaneously
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  The correct answer is D .