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 191: 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 192:

  Qur'ān 2:193 enjoins believers to fight unbelievers in the course of Allah if it takes that to

  Options:
  A) be recognized by the unbelievers
  B) get rid of the unbelievers
  C) defend themselves against transgression
  D) strengthen the Muslim
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 193:

  The Prophet lost his wife Khadijah in the year

  Options:
  A) 619 C.E.
  B) 616 C.E.
  C) 610 C.E.
  D) 617 C.E.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 194:

  Asmā' ar - rijāl is a term used by scholars of

  Options:
  A) Usūl
  B) History
  C) jurisprudence
  D) Hadīth
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 195:

  The unity of Allah is expressed in Suratul -

  Options:
  A) Kafirun
  B) Qadr
  C) Ikhlas
  D) Falaq
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 196: In the law of inheritance, the term al-wasiyyah refers to Options:
  A) charity
  B) benefit
  C) bequest
  D) gift
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 197:

  The main impact of Islamic values on social life of the people of West Africa is the

  Options:
  A) Performance of Salah by Muslims
  B) Modification of polygamy in line with Islamic principles
  C) Adoption of Arabic words in many languages
  D) Avoidance of alcoholic drink in public places
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 198: Accountability is an act of worship Options:
  A) though it is not mentioned in the Qur’ān
  B) because it is specifically mentioned in the Qur’ān
  C) being one of the fundamental principles of Islam
  D) in matters relating to religious rites
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 199:

  The verse which describes the essence of Allah is

  Options:
  A) Ayatul Kursiyy
  B) Allamal insana malam ya'lam
  C) Amanar-Rasul
  D) Lakum dinukum waliyad-Din
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 200:

  Which one of the following actions may be regarded as Mubāℎ?

  Options:
  A) Acquisition of knowledge
  B) smoking
  C) Salāt ash-shaf
  D) Shaking hands while greeting37
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  The correct answer is D .