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 251: Fount (of abundance) was given to the Prophet (S.A.W) and made known to him in sūrah Options:
  A) al-Mā’ ūn
  B) al-Takāthur
  C) an-Nasr
  D) al-Kawthar
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 252:

  The collection of Imam Muslim differs from that of Imam Bukhari in terms of

  Options:
  A) Interpretation
  B) Authenticity
  C) Repetition
  D) Clasification
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 253: One of the moral lessons in Q.17:23 apart from obedience to parents is Options:
  A) résilience
  B) repentance
  C) persévérance
  D) honesty.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 254: The significant message contained in sūrah at-Takāthur is that Options:
  A) passion for wealth and position may divert man’s attention from worship of Allah Ref: Q. 102:1 - 8.
  B) moral obligation and spiritual sacrifice should be uppermost in the minds of a true believer
  C) man should avoid committing sin at all times
  D) man should pray five times daily
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 255: Fasting has been prohibited on doubtful day which is Options:
  A) 28th of Sha’aban
  B) 1st of Ramadan
  C) 30th of Ramada
  D) 30th of Sha’aban
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 256:

  The place where the prophet started receiving the revelations of the Quran is referred to as

  Options:
  A) Jabal Nur
  B) Makkah
  C) Cave Hirah
  D) Cave thawr
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 257: Prophet ‘īsā spoke in the cradle and Options:
  A) cleared the conscience of the people
  B) exonerated his mother
  C) performed other miracles
  D) silenced the people.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 258:

  The worst vice prevalent during the Jahiliyyah period was

  Options:
  A) Cowardice
  B) Disloyalty
  C) Insincerity
  D) vengeance
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 259:

  The author of the Muwatta was the Imām of

  Options:
  A) Dārul-Hijrah
  B) Dārus-Salām
  C) Damascus
  D) Makkah
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 260: The Sahāba were the first embark on the interpretation of the Glorious Qur’ān in order to Options:
  A) be known as teachers of Tafsīr
  B) bring out the treasures in the Glorious Qur’ān
  C) excel above other scholars
  D) get used to the language of the Glorious Qur’ān
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  The correct answer is B .