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 1531:

  The Hadith collection of Bukhari and Muslim are similar in the following ways except that they

  Options:
  A) both cover the whole range of fiqh
  B) are the best for the tafsir of the Qur'an
  C) are referred to as Sahihayn
  D) have chapters on rewards and punishments
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1532:

  The core of Muhammad's (SAW) da'awah in Makkah was on

  Options:
  A) the unity of Allah
  B) business transaction
  C) divine punishment of wrong-doers
  D) sincere brotherhood
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1533: The significant message contained in sūrah at-Takāthur is that Options:
  A) passion for wealth and position may divert man’s attention from worship of Allah Ref: Q. 102:1 - 8.
  B) moral obligation and spiritual sacrifice should be uppermost in the minds of a true believer
  C) man should avoid committing sin at all times
  D) man should pray five times daily
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1534:

  'Surely, we created man of the best stature, then, we reduced him to the lowest of the low save those who believe and good works' This quotation is from Surat

  Options:
  A) al Asr
  B) al-Alaq
  C) al-Tīn
  D) al-Bayyinah
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1535: ‘It is most hateful in the sight of Allah that you say that which you do not’ (Q. 61:3). The main teaching of the verse above is honesty in Options:
  A) deeds
  B) words
  C) words and deeds
  D) deeds and worship
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1536: One of the strong proofs of the authenticity of the Qur’ān is that Options:
  A) the like of it has not been produced by an individual or a group of people
  B) the Arabic language in which it was revealed is still spoken
  C) it was compiled soon after its revelation
  D) it has been translated into many languages
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1537: Fasting has been prohibited on doubtful day which is Options:
  A) 28th of Sha’aban
  B) 1st of Ramadan
  C) 30th of Ramada
  D) 30th of Sha’aban
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1538: 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 1539: The prophet who assisted Prophet Ibrahīm (A.S.) in the reconstruction of the Ka'abah the Options:
  A) Ishaq (A.S)
  B) Nūℎ (A.S)
  C) Yacqūb (A.S)
  D) Ismāil (A.S).
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1540: Wahy in relation to the Glorious Qur’ān means Options:
  A) explanation
  B) communication
  C) revelation
  D) information.
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  The correct answer is C .