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 1731:

  Prophet Muhammad (SAW) did not hand-over the Glorious Qur'an to his companions in an arranged form and in a single written volume because

  Options:
  A) he did not want only the Quraish to inherit the book
  B) the revelation did not come in one piece but at intervals
  C) many tribes would want to take over its distribution
  D) there was no need for it.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1732:

  According to Hadith 25 of al-Nawawi's collection, the rich people have gone with ______

  Options:
  A) advantages
  B) benefits
  C) blessings
  D) rewards
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1733: The main emphasis of Hadītℎ 19 of an- Nawawi is that one should Options:
  A) give unflinching support to the authority
  B) have strong faith in’Allah
  C) recognize ‘Allah as the creator of the universe
  D) recognize the importance of one’s community
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1734: The memorization, recording and compilation of the Qur’ān ensured its Options:
  A) divine nature
  B) divine authority
  C) authenticity
  D) eternity
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1735:

  Talaq al-Bida'ah takes effect when divorce is pronounced

  Options:
  A) when the wife is still in her marital home
  B) when the wife is purified of her menses
  C) verbally or in writing
  D) three times simultaneously
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1736:

  A pilgrim circumnutates around the Ha'abah _____

  Options:
  A) Three times
  B) Six times
  C) Seven times
  D) Eight times
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1737: 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 1738: According to Hadīth 36 in an-Nawawi’s collection, ‘Allāh is ready to aid any servant so long as the servant is ready to aid his Options:
  A) neighbours
  B) friends
  C) brothers
  D) parents
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1739: In which verse of the Qur’ān are women directed to dress modestly? Options:
  A) 5 : 3
  B) 24 : 31
  C) 55.10
  D) 112 : 4.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1740:

  The type of Zakah due at the end of Ramadan fast is known as

  Options:
  A) Zakah al-mal
  B) Zakah al-harth
  C) Zakah al-fitr
  D) Zakah al-anam
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  The correct answer is C .