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 1401: Imam Malik was born in Options:
  A) Syria
  B) Makkah
  C) Madinah
  D) Egypt
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1402:

  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 1403: Imām Ash-shāfi'l studied under two of his predecessors. These are Options:
  A) Abū Hurayrah and Malik
  B) Mālik and Abū Hanīfah
  C) Abū Hanīfah and 'Umar
  D) 'Umar and Abū Bakr
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1404:

  In Sūrat an-Nās, protection was sought

  From the evils of

  Options:
  A) men and women
  B) husband and wife
  C) men and jinn
  D) male and female.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1405: The initial spread of Islam in West Africa can be described as generally Options:
  A) rapid and systematic
  B) rapid and thorough
  C) slow but peaceful
  D) peaceful and systematic
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1406:

  An Hadith is referred to as da'if because

  Options:
  A) it has defects in its isnad and matn
  B) it is a fabricated tradition
  C) all its transmitters are reliable
  D) it is sometimes supported with evidence
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1407: 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 1408: 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 1409: The real name of Imam al-Bukhari is Options:
  A) Musa b. Muhammad
  B) Muhammad b. Ahmad
  C) Isma’il b. Yaqub
  D) Muhammad b. Isma’il
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1410: The most hateful of the permissible things in the sight of Allāℎ is Options:
  A) mahr
  B) iddah
  C) fasād
  D) talāq
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  The correct answer is D .