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 1391: A major activity in Salah performed through various bodily postures is known as Options:
  A) Raka’at
  B) Takbiratul Ihram
  C) At- tashahud
  D) Sujud ash-shukr
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1392: One of the importance of the first revelation was the Options:
  A) description of the Arabian peninsula to the Prophet (SAW)
  B) dissemination of knowledge
  C) explanation of knowledge
  D) description of the steps of acquiring knowledge.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1393: According to Hadīth 31 of an-Nawawi, man will be loved by ‘Allāℎ if he is Options:
  A) indifferent to the world
  B) steadfast in prayers
  C) obedient to the prophets
  D) kind to his neighbours
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1394:

  Sūratul-Fātihah is also referred to as

  Options:
  A) Sūratud-du'ā'
  B) Sūratul-Hidāyah
  C) Ummul-kitāb
  D) Kitābul-mathāni
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1395:

  The purification performed in the absence of water is?

  Options:
  A) Janabah
  B) Janazah
  C) Tayammum
  D) Taslim
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1396:

  Islam encourages every Muslim to seek a lawful livelihood through

  Options:
  A) equitable distribution of wealth
  B) dignity of labour
  C) family inheritance
  D) shared responsibility
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1397:

  Forbidden Munkar in Islam means discouraging others from

  Options:
  A) abominable acts
  B) injustice
  C) waywardness
  D) double standards
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1398:

  The minimum number of witnesses in an Islamic marriage is

  Options:
  A) four males
  B) three males
  C) two males
  D) one male
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1399: Mutilation which is stipulated in Q. 5:38 for theft is described as Options:
  A) an exemplary punishment
  B) a retaliatory sanction
  C) a punitive measure
  D) an incontrovertible disgrace.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1400: Part of the wisdom in instituting the ‘iddah in marriage is to Options:
  A) make the marriage stable
  B) enable the wife to settle down
  C) give chance for reconciliation
  D) prevent the woman from marrying
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  The correct answer is C .