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 1721:

  The following are considered good for water ablution except___

  Options:
  A) well water
  B) Pond water
  C) river water
  D) rain water
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1722: The theme of sūrah al-Inshirāh is that Options:
  A) ‘Allāh’s favour is on those who are patient
  B) the Prophet’s name stands high among others
  C) the Prophet’s virtues are always recognized
  D) ‘Allāh always provides a solution to any problem
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1723: 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 1724:

  The first Qur’ānic verse revealed,

  Instructed the Prophet (S.A.W) to

  Options:
  A) engage in preaching and warning
  B) seek knowledge through reading
  C) keep vigil the night long
  D) read the minds of people
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1725: Standing on “Arafāt is a major difference between Hajj and Options:
  A) Qirān
  B) Tamattu
  C) Ifrād
  D) ‘Umrah
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1726:

  The pilgrims go to Arafat on the day of Dhul-Hijjah.

  Options:
  A) seventh
  B) eight
  C) ninth
  D) tenth
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1727:

  Suratul Mā'ūn discusses the privilege to be enjoyed by the

  Options:
  A) givers
  B) travelers
  C) the wealthy
  D) the needy
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1728: The gradual spiritual and moral development of Muslims was the wisdom behind the Options:
  A) compilation of the Glorious Qur’an
  B) standardization of the Glorious Qur’an
  C) preservation of the Glorious Qur’an
  D) piecemeal revelation of the Glorious Qur’an.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1729: In what ways did the Muslim leaders contribute to the spread of Islam in West Africa? Options:
  A) Their moral standard and mode o worship impressed the local people
  B) They sold commodities which were essential and indispensable
  C) Acceptance of Islam was made a major condition for the exchange of goods
  D) Organization of regular preaching and free distribution of essential commodities.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1730:

  One of the ways by which Islamic civilization was manifested in West Africa was

  Options:
  A) the employment of scholars of Arabic as envoys by kings and emperors
  B) construction of palaces based on Arab technology
  C) establishment of universities to train scientists
  D) recruitment of Muslim medical personnel to man health institutions
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  The correct answer is A .