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: The Qur’an is different from other revealed Books because Options:
  A) it is a prayer book only
  B) barren women can be helped through it
  C) both spiritual, moral and social values are found in it
  D) one can use it for protection only.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 12:

  An aspect of the Nigerian culture which may be regarded as shirk is

  Options:
  A) excessive spending at burial ceremonies
  B) worship of ancestors
  C) signing and dancing in public
  D) ceremonies involving social interaction between boys and girls.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 13: According to Hadītℎ 6 of an-Nawawi, it is better to avoid ambiguous matters in order to Options:
  A) avert self-destruction
  B) avoid being a hypocrite
  C) protect one’s religion He who is on his guard with respect to the ambiguous things keeps his religion and his honour clean…”
  D) escape hell fire.
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  The correct answer is C .
• 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:

  According to Q.4:34, the main right of the

  Husband over his wife is to

  Options:
  A) Prepare food for him
  B) Have conjugal relation with her
  C) Accept his leadership and obey him
  D) Appreciate him for his favours
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 16: The expressions Iqra'', ′allama and al - qalam in Sūrat al− ′Alaq emphasize the importance of Options:
  A) humility
  B) knowledge
  C) worship
  D) generosity.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 17: The main function of Angel Azrāil is Options:
  A) carrying messages to the Prophets
  B) causing rain to fall
  C) keeping the gate of Hell
  D) taking the lives of people
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 18:

  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 19:

  The most important use of Tafsir of the Glorious Qur'an is in the

  Options:
  A) proper understanding of the message
  B) acknowledgement of the spiritual value
  C) application of the legal provisions
  D) interpretation of the moral principle
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 20:

  

  The statement in Hadīth 25 above gave rise to the explanation as to the different ways by which

  Options:
  A) Prayers can be offered
  B) alms can be given
  C) fasting can be observed
  D) pilgrimage can be performed.
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  The correct answer is B .