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 1961: Which of the following vitiates Salah? Options:
  A) Intoxication
  B) Adornment
  C) Falsehood
  D) yawning
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1962: Imām Ash-shāfi'l studied under two of his predecessors. These are Options:
  A) Abū Hurayrah and Malik
  B) Mālik and Abū Hanīfah
  C) Abū Hanīfah and 'Umar
  D) 'Umar and Abū Bakr
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1963: The principles of Hadīth criticism developed through Options:
  A) isnād and musannaf
  B) matn and riwāyah
  C) isnād and matn
  D) musnād and musannaf
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1964:

  The entrenchment of an Islamic economic system is aimed at

  Options:
  A) controlling the world funds
  B) restricting the unlawful acquisition of wealth
  C) restricting men to particular occupations
  D) promoting equitable distribution of wealth.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1965:

  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 1966:

  An Hadith is referred to as da'if because

  Options:
  A) it has defects in its isnad and matn
  B) it is a fabricated tradition
  C) all its transmitters are reliable
  D) it is sometimes supported with evidence
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1967:

  An Hadith is referred to as da'if because

  Options:
  A) it has defects in its isnad and matn
  B) it is sometimes supported with evidences
  C) all its transmitters are reliable
  D) it is a fabricated tradition
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1968:

  When Prophet Muhammed (S.A.W) led the Muslims in a

  Triumphant entry into Makkah, all Makkans were assured of their safety if they entered the sacred mosque,

  Remained indoors in their homes or

  Options:
  A) entered the house of Abū Sufyān
  B) prostrated themselves before Muhammed (S.A.W)
  C) surrendered all their belongings
  D) free all detained Muslims
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1969: What is ijmā in Islamic law? Options:
  A) Consensus of opinion
  B) Analogical deduction
  C) Differences of opinion
  D) Minority opinion
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1970:

  Al-Mutamatti means one___

  Options:
  A) who performed 'Umarah and waited for Hajj and performed Hajj
  B) who visited most important places in Makka and Madinah
  C) who enjoyed life in Makka and Madina
  D) none of the above
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  The correct answer is A .