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 2061:

  The pre-Islamic practice of shigar which was abolished by Islam meant

  Options:
  A) trade by barter
  B) exchange of female slaves
  C) exchange of sisters in wedlock
  D) gambling
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2062: 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 2063:

  One of the most outstanding developments after the Hijrah was the

  Options:
  A) increase in cooperation with the Jews
  B) emergence of a new religion
  C) emergence of the Muslim
  D) increase in hostilities against the Muslims
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2064:

  The Prophet (S.A.W) enjoins that if anyone sees an abomination, the least thing to do is to

  Options:
  A) turn his eyes away
  B) condemn it in public
  C) change it with his hands
  D) hate it in his heart
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2065: Caliph ‘Abū Bakr reigned for Options:
  A) 2 years
  B) 3 years
  C) 4 years
  D) 5years
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2066:

  Hadith 11 of an-Nawawi admonishes Muslims to

  Options:
  A) be certain in some acts of worship
  B) avoid doubtful things
  C) note that doubt and uncertainty are close to each other
  D) always do things clearly
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2067: Having met all the conditions for the payment of Zakāh,Mallam Ibrāhim has five hundred Naira. How much should he pay as Zakāh from this amount? Options:
  A) N50.10k
  B) N16.50k
  C) N15.50k
  D) N12.50k
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2068: Fortune telling is un-Islamic Options:
  A) only when it is done by non-Muslims
  B) when Islamic scriptures are not used for it
  C) only in matters relating to religious practices.
  D) at all times and in all matters.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2069: Which of the following terms portrays the Qur’ān as a healing for man’s spiritual and moral waywardness? Options:
  A) al - Burhān
  B) al - Maw'izah
  C) ash - Shifā'
  D) ar - Rahmah
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2070: Mutilation which is stipulated in Q. 5:38 for theft is described as Options:
  A) an exemplary punishment
  B) a retaliatory sanction
  C) a punitive measure
  D) an incontrovertible disgrace.
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  The correct answer is A .