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 institution of learning referred to as ‘ummu-d-duniyah is Options:
  A) al-Azhar university
  B) Sankore University
  C) University of Madinah
  D) University of Khartoum
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 12:

  The Qur'an was initially preserved on the following except

  Options:
  A) paper
  B) rock
  C) leather
  D) memory
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 13:

  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) Provides reliable information on thr biography of the Prophet (SAW)
  C) Was officially collected by Muslim Caliphs
  D) Was recorded and collected in some attentic
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 14: The permission to marry up to four wives in Islam is aimed at Options:
  A) bearing more children
  B) treating them equally
  C) reducing the number of unmarried women
  D) preventing adultery
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 15:

  The period of custody of a baby girl after her mother has been divorced lasts until she is

  Options:
  A) Married
  B) 10years old
  C) 5years old.
  D) Mature
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 16:

  The significant message contained in sūrah at-Takāthur is that

  Options:
  A) passion for wealth and position may divert man's attention from worship of Allah
  B) moral obligation and spiritual sacrifice should be uppermost in the minds of a true believer
  C) man should avoid committing sin at all times
  D) man should pray five times daily
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 17: Talaq al bai’in technically conveys the idea of Options:
  A) Divorce of a new bride
  B) Court annulment of marriage
  C) An irrevocable divorce
  D) Divorce in a state of impurity
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 18:

  Islam as a monotheistic religion expects that every faithful follower should

  Options:
  A) not tell lies
  B) serve Allah without associates
  C) praise the Prophets as enjoined by Allah
  D) performSalat
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 19: The copy of the Glorious Qur’an in use was standardized during the period of Caliph Options:
  A) Abu Bakr as Siddiq
  B) Umar b. Khattab
  C) Uthman b. Affan
  D) Ali b. Abu Talib.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 20:

  The battle of Badr was fought in the 2nd year after Hijrah in

  Options:
  A) 622 A.H
  B) 624 A.H
  C) 625 A.H
  D) 632 A.H
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  The correct answer is B .