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 1801: One of the scholars reported to have been imprisoned by his non compromising stance was Options:
  A) Shafi’i
  B) Abu-Hanifah
  C) Hambali
  D) Māliki b. Anas.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1802: Performing Tayammum is justified when one Options:
  A) does not like to touch water
  B) is on a journey
  C) is sick
  D) is in a hurry.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1803:

  

  The verse above (Q.99:4) translates as ‘On that Day will

  Options:
  A) all people declare their deeds
  B) she declare her tidings
  C) the dead be raised up
  D) men proclaim religion
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1804: Marriage is referred to in Q. 4:21 as Options:
  A) mirhāq
  B) nikāh
  C) ijbār
  D) khitbah
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1805:

  To ensure the authenticity of the compiled text of the Holy Qur'ān, extracts written on various materials were cross-checked with texts

  Options:
  A) Written by Zayd bin Thābit
  B) recalled from memory by early memorizers
  C) delivered by angel Jirīl to the Prophet (S.A.W)
  D) written by the Prophet (S.A.W) himself
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1806:

  The unity of Allah is expressed in Suratul -

  Options:
  A) Kafirun
  B) Qadr
  C) Ikhlas
  D) Falaq
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1807: The Sunni school of thought noted for resorting frequently to the use of personal opinion was that of Imām Options:
  A) Mālik
  B) Abū Hanīfah
  C) Shafi i
  D) Hambal
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1808:

  A major activity in Salah performed through various bodily postures is known as

  Options:
  A) Raka'at
  B) Takbiratul Ihram
  C) At- tashahud
  D) Sujud ash-shukr
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1809:

  The verse Wa la sawfa yu’tīka rabbuka

  Fatardā is immediately preceded by

  Options:
  A) a lam yajidka yatīman fa ‘āwā
  B) wa rafa nā laka dhikruka
  C) Walal-ākhiratu khayrun laka minal ūlā
  D) thumma latus alunna yawma idhin ‘anin-na im.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1810:

  The battle of Siffin led to the emergence of

  The

  Options:
  A) Khawārij
  B) Ahl al-Sunnah
  C) Munāfiqūn
  D) Umayyads
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  The correct answer is A .