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 1991:

  The prophet whose wife was impious and consequently suffered the same calamity with the unbelievers was

  Options:
  A) Mūsa
  B) Lūt
  C) Yūsuf
  D) Shu'aib
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1992: One of the most outstanding developments after the Hijrah was the Options:
  A) emergence of a new religion
  B) increase in hostilities against the Muslims
  C) emergence of the Muslim ‘Ummah
  D) increase in cooperation with the Jews
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1993:

  To seek divine guidance, Muslims are encouraged to perform Salat al-

  Options:
  A) Tahajjud
  B) Tarawih
  C) Istisqa
  D) Istikhara
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1994: A feature which is common to the Sharl’ah and the common law is Options:
  A) rigidity
  B) flexibility
  C) credibility
  D) inimitability.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1995: One of the strong proofs of the authenticity of the Qur’ān is that Options:
  A) the like of it has not been produced by an individual or a group of people
  B) the Arabic language in which it was revealed is still spoken
  C) it was compiled soon after its revelation
  D) it has been translated into many languages
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1996: The art of witchcraft is disapproved of in Sūra Options:
  A) ash-shams
  B) al-falaq
  C) al-Ikhlās
  D) an-Nās.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1997:

  Khulafahar Rashidun means ___

  Options:
  A) a muslim community
  B) a muslim Ummah
  C) the faithful
  D) the rightly guided Khalifat
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1998:

  The companion who introduced Islam to North Africa through Egypt was

  Options:
  A) Amr b. As
  B) Abu Musa
  C) Ibn Ishaq
  D) Ibn Suleiman
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1999: Kalimatu sℎ −shahādah is the first pillar of Islam, the second being Options:
  A) pilgrimage to Makkah
  B) payment of Zakāℎ
  C) fasting in the month of Ramadan
  D) observance of the five daily prayers.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2000: According to Hadīth 31 of an-Nawawi, man will be loved by ‘Allāℎ if he is Options:
  A) indifferent to the world
  B) steadfast in prayers
  C) obedient to the prophets
  D) kind to his neighbours
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  The correct answer is A .