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 1491:

  While polygamy is permitted in Sūraℎ 4:3, Sūraℎ 4:129

  Options:
  A) limits the practice to Imams
  B) modifies it
  C) highlights problems inherent in it
  D) promises reward for its practice
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1492:

  Ijma' as a secondary source of Islamic law implies

  Options:
  A) analogical deductions
  B) consensus opinion of scholars
  C) norms and traditions
  D) established basis for justice
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1493:

  The Jahiliyyah practice that was gradually phased out is

  Options:
  A) Adultery
  B) gambling
  C) alcoholism
  D) Usury
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1494: What will happen on the Day of Judgment according to Q.101:4? Options:
  A) Mountains will discharge fire
  B) Mountains will be like carded wool
  C) Fire of Jahannam will be seen
  D) Sun will be extremely hot
  E) None of the above
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1495:

  The practice of comparing the back of one's wife to that of one's mother as a method of divorce was known as

  Options:
  A) faskh
  B) lian
  C) zihar
  D) ila
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1496:

  'O Allah! Lord of power (and rule), Thou giveth power to whom thou pleaseth, and thou strippest off power from whom thou pleaseth ...' Q.3:26 The verse above describes Allah's political power as most

  Options:
  A) Complex
  B) Liberal
  C) Severe
  D) Sovereign
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1497: The Prophet (S.A.W) says: If one of you takes rope (goes to the bush) and comes back with a bunch of firewood, sells it … is better than begging for alms …’The Hadītℎ above focuses on Options:
  A) Dedication to service
  B) dignity of labour
  C) decent living
  D) Muslim responsibility
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1498: In Islamic law of inheritance, the share of the female child is Options:
  A) 1/2 of the male's
  B) 1/3 of the sister's
  C) 1/4 of the mother's
  D) 1/5 of the father's
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1499:

  Al-Hakim means The ________

  Options:
  A) Almight
  B) Majesty
  C) Sovereign
  D) Wise
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1500: The important of Salah as listed in Q. 29:45 includes Options:
  A) Prohibition of shameful and deeds
  B) Making invocations regularly
  C) Prohibition of cheating in measures
  D) Prohibition of hoarding
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  The correct answer is A .