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 is the correct order of authenticity of three of the six sound collections of the Hadith Options:
  A) Bukhari, Muslim and Tirmidhi
  B) Ibn Majah, Muslim and Nasa’i
  C) Muslim, Nasa’I and Ibn Majah
  D) Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi and Bukhari
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1962:

  The first revelation to the Prophet (SAW) is Qur'an chapter

  Options:
  A) 1:1-7
  B) 5:90-91
  C) 96:1-5
  D) 112:1-4
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1963: ‘Verily spendthrifts are brothers Of the Evil ones; … (Q. 17:27)In the verse above,’ Allāh compares a wasteful person to the evil ones because the former Options:
  A) lacks management skill
  B) regrets after wasting his money
  C) causes harm to the public
  D) is ungrateful to the provider
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1964:

  

  From the above, the goal of luqmān's counsel to his son:... As contained in sūrah 31:13 is to

  Options:
  A) discourage pride
  B) encourage goodness to parents
  C) warn against finding partners for Allah
  D) uphold the principle of justice
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1965: ‘If ye do it not, take notice of war from ‘Allah and His Apostle: But if ye turn back,ye shall have your capital sums …’ (Q.2:279)The quotation above warns against Options:
  A) cheating
  B) fraud
  C) usury
  D) gambling
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1966:

  Which of the angels is in charge of paradise? ____

  Options:
  A) Mikail
  B) Ridwan
  C) Israfil
  D) Israil
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1967: 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 1968: The supererogatory fasting of Āshura is observed on the Options:
  A) 8th of al-muharram
  B) 9th of al-Muharram
  C) 10th of al-Muharram
  D) 11th of al-Muharram
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1969: A Muslim who converts to another religion is known as Options:
  A) Mushrik
  B) Mulhid
  C) Munāfid
  D) Murtadd
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1970:

  Hajj combined with Umrah is known as

  Options:
  A) ifrad
  B) ithnayn
  C) qiran
  D) tamattu'
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  The correct answer is C .