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 2001:

  The gathering of pilgrims on the 9th day of Dhul Hijjah is known as

  Options:
  A) Wuquf bi 'Arefah
  B) Da'al al- 'Arefah
  C) Sajadah 'Arefah
  D) Jabal 'Arefah
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2002: In Hadith 6 of an-Nawawi’s collection, the Prophet(SAW) said the lawful and unlawful are all clear, but between them are Options:
  A) things prohibited
  B) things permitted
  C) ambiguous matters
  D) lump of flesh.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2003:

  The success of the business venture which

  Muhammed (S.A.W) carried out for

  Khadījah was due mainly to

  Options:
  A) Khadījah’s love for him
  B) the fact that he was a prophet
  C) his dedication and honesty
  D) the skill and hardwork of his assistants.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2004:

  Suratud-Duha (Q.93) in the Quran has a total of 11 verses. Therefore, without the last verse, the remaining verses are 10.

  Options:
  A) 10
  B) 9
  C) 11
  D) 8
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2005:

  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 2006:

  34.′Lā yukallifu Hāhu naf san illā wus'ahā' This quotation is part of

  Options:
  A) Sūrat al - Alaq
  B) Sūrat al - A 'lā
  C) Ayāt al - kur'ay
  D) Ayāt Amanar - Rasūl
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2007: Sūratul-Kawthar concerns the Prophet’s Options:
  A) birthday
  B) marriage to Khadijah
  C) loss of his son
  D) triumphant entry into Makkah.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2008:

  The categories of women prohibited in marriage due to blood relations are

  Options:
  A) 14
  B) 11
  C) 10
  D) 73
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2009:

  Imam Malik was born in

  Options:
  A) Syria
  B) Makkah
  C) Madinah
  D) Egypt
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2010: The major subject of the first revelation to Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) is Options:
  A) creation
  B) origination
  C) education
  D) writing
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  The correct answer is C .