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 161:

  The art of witchcraft is disapproved of in Sūra

  Options:
  A) al-Ikhlās
  B) al-falaq
  C) an-Nās
  D) ash-shams
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is B .
• Question 162: Sūrah 79:24 reveals that Pharaoh’s action is incompatible with the Islamic principle of Tawhīd because he Options:
  A) encouraged the art of magic
  B) indulged in immoral acts
  C) worshiped beings other than ‘Allāh
  D) equated himself with ‘Allāh.
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is D .
• Question 163: Q6:53 indicates that the Book given to Prophet Mūsā (AS) serves as a Options:
  A) criterion
  B) healer
  C) protector
  D) guide
  E) non of the above The question is relevant to what Q. 6:53 indicates
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is E .
• Question 164: 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
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is A .
• Question 165:

  The work of Imam Bukhari and al-Tirmidhi are both called

  Options:
  A) Musamaf
  B) Jami
  C) Sunan
  D) Ahkan
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is B .
• Question 166: The expression “Man kāna yu ‘minu billāhi wal yawmil ‘ākhir fal yaqual khayran aw li yasmut” means a believer should Options:
  A) desire for his neighbour what he wishes for himself
  B) never be angry
  C) make good utterances or keep silent
  D) honour his parents.
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is C .
• Question 167:

  The categories of women prohibited in marriage due to blood relations are

  Options:
  A) 14
  B) 11
  C) 10
  D) 73
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is C .
• Question 168: To maintain the quality of Taqwā one has to be Options:
  A) wealthy
  B) disciplined
  C) poor
  D) a leader
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is B .
• Question 169: Wahy in relation to the Glorious Qur’ān means Options:
  A) explanation
  B) communication
  C) revelation
  D) information.
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is C .
• Question 170:

  Forbidden Munkar in Islam means discouraging others from

  Options:
  A) abominable acts
  B) injustice
  C) waywardness
  D) double standards
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is A .