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 151: It is shirk in Islam to Options:
  A) dance
  B) sing religious song
  C) undergo plastic surgery
  D) masquerade.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 152:

  Khulafahar Rashidun means ___

  Options:
  A) a muslim community
  B) a muslim Ummah
  C) the faithful
  D) the rightly guided Khalifat
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 153: The pre-Islamic practice of shigār which was abolished by Islam meant Options:
  A) trade by barter
  B) exchange of female slaves
  C) exchange of sisters in wedlock
  D) gambling.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 154:

  

  According to the verse above, man shall

  Options:
  A) See what he indulged in
  B) be fearful of the Day of Judgment
  C) see hell fire with certainly of sight
  D) be questioned about the joy he indulged in
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 155:

  The number of prophets mentioned in the Quran are ___

  Options:
  A) 55
  B) 45
  C) 35
  D) 25
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 156: Hadith is important to Muslims because it is Options:
  A) miracle of Islam
  B) the most reliable sayings of the prophet (SAW)
  C) the only linkage between the prophet (SAW) and the Muslim
  D) the means through which the prophet’s message is known
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 157: Qur’ān 2:193 enjoins believers to fight unbelievers in the course of Allah if it takes that to Options:
  A) be recognized by the unbelievers
  B) get rid of the unbelievers
  C) defend themselves against transgression
  D) strengthen the Muslim treasury.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 158: Fortune telling is un-Islamic Options:
  A) only when it is done by non-Muslims
  B) when Islamic scriptures are not used for it
  C) only in matters relating to religious practices.
  D) at all times and in all matters.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 159:

  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 160:

  The Makkahs were opposed to Muhammad (SAW) because he preached primarily against _____

  Options:
  A) Murder and suicide
  B) Drinking and smoking
  C) Idolatry and exploitation
  D) Music and dancing
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  The correct answer is C .