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 2021: Islam encourages every Muslim to seek a lawful livelihood through Options:
  A) equitable distribution of wealth
  B) dignity of labour
  C) family inheritance
  D) shared responsibility
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2022: To ensure the authenticity of the compiled text of the Holy Qur’ān, extracts written on various materials were cross-checked with texts Options:
  A) written by the Prophet (S.A.W) himself
  B) recalled from memory by early memorizers
  C) delivered by angel Jirīl to the Prophet (S.A.W)
  D) written by Zayd bin Thābit
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2023:

  Which of the following factors is responsible for the compilation of al-Quran?

  Options:
  A) Battle of Badr
  B) Death of the memorizers
  C) False prophets
  D) Prophet's death
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2024:

  By the year 1110 C.E., Andalusia had fallen under the control of

  Options:
  A) Mujahidun
  B) Ansar
  C) Muhajirun
  D) Al Murabitun
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2025:

  The early Muslims of Madinah were known as?

  Options:
  A) Ansar
  B) Siffin
  C) Uhud
  D) Khandaq
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2026: With the institution of zakāh, the distribution of wealth within the society should become Options:
  A) equal
  B) proportional
  C) lump-sided
  D) legally binding
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2027: Ihyā’ ‘Ulūm ad-dīn is the title of a book written by Options:
  A) ibn Sīna
  B) al-Ghazālī
  C) ar-Rāzī
  D) Ibn Rushd.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2028:

  The following are considered good for water ablution except___

  Options:
  A) well water
  B) Pond water
  C) river water
  D) rain water
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2029:

  Among the obligatory steps of ablution are intention, washing the face, washing the hands to the elbow and also

  Options:
  A) rinsing the mouth
  B) wiping the two ears
  C) washing the feet
  D) silence during the ablution
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2030: The authenticity of a hadīth may be faulted if Options:
  A) its wording is too close to the text of the Qur''ān
  B) it is no longer than a verse of the Qur''ān
  C) its narrator was not from Makkah
  D) it contradicts a Qur''ānic injuction
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  The correct answer is D .