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 181:

  Ahmad bab, one of the early West African 'Ulamā', was based in

  Options:
  A) Sokoto
  B) Borno
  C) Timbuktu
  D) Mali
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 182:

  The forbidden types of food listed in sūrah 2:173 include carrion, blood, swine flesh and that which is

  Options:
  A) killed through beating
  B) killed by goring
  C) devoured by wild beasts
  D) dedicated to other gods
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 183:

  The fasting of Tasu'a and Ashura are observed in the month of

  Options:
  A) Muharram
  B) Rajab
  C) Ramadan
  D) Safar
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 184:

  The importance of the Hadith lies in the fact that it _____

  Options:
  A) Supplements the Qu'ran and serves as a second source of Islamic law
  B) Was recorded and collected in some attentic
  C) Was officially collected by Muslim Caliphs
  D) Provides reliable information on thr biography of the Prophet (SAW)
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 185:

  The success of the business venture which

  Muhammed (S.A.W) carried out for

  Khadījah was due mainly to

  Options:
  A) Khadījah’s love for him
  B) the fact that he was a prophet
  C) his dedication and honesty
  D) the skill and hardwork of his assistants.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 186:

  The expression above appears in Sūrat al - Kāfirūn

  Options:
  A) four times
  B) once
  C) three times
  D) twice
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 187:

  Which of the following Ahadith of al-Nawawi's collections discourages selfishness?

  Options:
  A) Fifteenth
  B) fifth
  C) seventh
  D) thirteenth
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 188:

  The Khalifah who ordered the compilation of the Quran in a book form was ___

  Options:
  A) Abu Bakr b. Abu Quhafah
  B) Umar b. al Kattab
  C) Uthman b. Affan
  D) Ali b. Talid.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 189: Al-bayyinah appears in the Holy Qur’ān chapter 98 Options:
  A) once
  B) twice
  C) thrice
  D) four times
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 190:

  Fasting has been prohibited on doubtful day which is

  Options:
  A) 28th of Sha'aban
  B) 1st of Ramadan
  C) 30th of Ramada
  D) 30th of Sha'aban
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  The correct answer is D .