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 11:

  While polygamy is permitted in Sūraℎ 4:3, Sūraℎ 4:129

  Options:
  A) limits the practice to Imams
  B) modifies it
  C) highlights problems inherent in it
  D) promises reward for its practice
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 12:

  Khadijah married Muhammad(S.A.W.) at the age of

  Options:
  A) 40
  B) 30
  C) 20
  D) 30
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 13:

  The minimum amount that may be stolen to warrant cutting of the hand is

  Options:
  A) 2 Dinar
  B) 1 Dinar
  C) 1/2 Dinar
  D) 1/4 Dinar
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 14: Part of the wisdom in instituting the ‘iddah in marriage is to Options:
  A) make the marriage stable
  B) enable the wife to settle down
  C) give chance for reconciliation
  D) prevent the woman from marrying
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 15: The expression “Man kāna yu ‘minu billāhi wal yawmil ‘ākhir fal yaqual khayran aw li yasmut” means a believer should Options:
  A) desire for his neighbour what he wishes for himself
  B) never be angry
  C) make good utterances or keep silent
  D) honour his parents.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 16: In Pre-Islamic Arabia, the Arabs killed their daughters because they Options:
  A) were the weaker sex
  B) were afraid of incest
  C) feared the females would outnumber males
  D) did not participate in wars
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 17: Muhammed Bello justified Jihād against the Islamic state of Borno because of the people’s tendency towards Options:
  A) syncretism
  B) extremism
  C) asceticism
  D) formalism
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 18: Hadīth 34 of an-Nawawi teaches that a good Muslim should Options:
  A) keep away from wrongdoing
  B) repent of wrongdoing
  C) speak against wrongdoing
  D) always pray against any wrongdoing.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 19:

  The pre-Islamic period is known as

  Options:
  A) Jahillyyah
  B) Sunnat
  C) Mujahidud
  D) Al-Bait
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 20: In Q.5:7, Allah says, ‘if ye are ill or on a journey … and ye find no water, then perform …’ Options:
  A) wudū
  B) al-ghusl
  C) at-tayammum
  D) qasr
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  The correct answer is C .