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 2071: In the early part of Islam in West Africa, the ribāt was primarily a centre for Options:
  A) religious propagation
  B) Sūfi indoctrination
  C) social reform
  D) fraternal movement
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2072: The theme of sūrah al-Inshirāh is that Options:
  A) ‘Allāh’s favour is on those who are patient
  B) the Prophet’s name stands high among others
  C) the Prophet’s virtues are always recognized
  D) ‘Allāh always provides a solution to any problem
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2073: ‘Allāh swears by the Fig and the Olive in Sūrah Options:
  A) al-Zilzāl
  B) at-Trn
  C) al-Qadr
  D) al-'A’laq. Qur`an chapter 95 vs 1. Allah says: “By the fig and olive”.
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2074:

  The ninth year of hijrah is known as the

  Year of

  Options:
  A) Deputation
  B) Elephant
  C) Peace
  D) Aqabah
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2075:

  While polygamy is permitted in Sūraℎ 4:3, Sūraℎ 4:129

  Options:
  A) limits the practice to Imams
  B) modifies it
  C) highlights problems inherent in it
  D) promises reward for its practice
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2076: The type of Zakah due at the end of Ramadan fast is known as Options:
  A) Zakah al-mal
  B) Zakah al-fitr
  C) Zakah al-anam
  D) Zakah al-harth
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2077:

  In the early part of Islam in West Africa, the ribāt was primarily a centre for

  Options:
  A) Social reform
  B) religious propagation
  C) Sūfi indoctrination
  D) fraternal movement
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2078: ‘Verily Allāh has prescribed the best behavior with regard to everything …’The above quotation from Hadīth 17 of an-Nawawi’s collection emphasizes the ethics of Options:
  A) Eating and drinking
  B) slaughtering animals
  C) behaving in public
  D) matrimonial relations
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2079:

  The main means of transport used by the Arabs in the desert was

  Options:
  A) Cattle
  B) Horse
  C) Camel
  D) Donkey
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2080: The Muslim ruler of Mali who embarked on a celebrated pilgrimage of Makkah in the 11th Century C.E was Options:
  A) Muhammad Bello
  B) Muhammad Askia
  C) Sheikh b. Fodiye
  D) Mansa Musa
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is D .