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 1521:

  Zakat is an economic system that de-emphasize

  Options:
  A) accumulation of wealth
  B) poverty
  C) helping others
  D) employment
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1522:

  Who among the following was killed at the battle of Badr?

  Options:
  A) Abu Jahl
  B) Abu Sufyar
  C) Hamzah
  D) Khalid bu Walid
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1523: Islam decreed against begging through encouraging Options:
  A) collective bargaining
  B) labour association
  C) trade bargaining
  D) dignity of labour.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1524:

  How many muslims participated in the battle of Badr?

  Options:
  A) 205
  B) 300
  C) 313
  D) 413
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1525: Ignorance of religious rites and duties is not excusable in Islam because Options:
  A) it is obligatory on all Muslims to seek knowledge
  B) most Muslims can read and write Arabic
  C) books of Islamic jurisprudence have been translated into many languages
  D) the Islamic system of education is highly developed all over the world.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1526: 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 1527: Seeking assistance from the fortune tellers is forbidden because Options:
  A) it gives one an insight of what tomorrow holds
  B) it creates animosity amongst people
  C) it leads to ascribing absolute power to a fellow being
  D) it’s proceed is unlawful
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1528:

  Which of the following actions may be regarded as Mubah?

  Options:
  A) Acquisition of Knowledge
  B) smoking
  C) Salat ash-Shaf
  D) shaking hands while greeting
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1529: 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 1530:

  Ignorance of religious rites and duties is not excusable in Islam because

  Options:
  A) it is obligatory on all Muslims to seek knowledge
  B) most Muslims can read and write Arabic
  C) books of Islamic jurisprudence have been translated into many languages
  D) the Islamic system of education is highly developed all over the world
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  The correct answer is A .