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 261: Ignorance of religious rites and duties is not excusable in Islam because Options:
  A) it is obligatory on all Muslims to seek knowledge
  B) most Muslims can read and write Arabic
  C) books of Islamic jurisprudence have been translated into many languages
  D) the Islamic system of education is highly developed all over the world.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 262:

  The real name of Imam al-Bukhari is

  Options:
  A) Musa b. Muhammad
  B) Muhammad b. Ahmad
  C) Isma'il b. Yaqub
  D) Muhammad b. Isma'il
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 263: 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 264: Islam regards the whole body of a woman as ‘awrah except her face and Options:
  A) legs
  B) hands
  C) ankles
  D) neck
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 265:

  Which of the following is not among the articles of Faith? Belief in the

  Options:
  A) angels
  B) miracles
  C) prophets
  D) scriptures
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 266: Q.4:34 enjoins the wife not only to e obedient but also to Options:
  A) maintain her chastity
  B) protect her home
  C) defend her rights
  D) endure all difficulties
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 267:

  What differentiates Hadith Qudsi from Hadith Nabawi is the

  Options:
  A) place and manner of application
  B) condition under which the two are narrated
  C) wording and teaching intended
  D) chain and reliability of the narrator
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 268: One of the spiritual objectives of as-salāℎ is that it Options:
  A) develops self-restraint
  B) encourages punctuality
  C) fosters equality
  D) promotes cleanliness.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 269:

  Al-Quddus is to the Holy as Al-Mutakabbir is to the

  Options:
  A) exalted
  B) almighty
  C) compeller
  D) supreme
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 270:

  Al-Akhirah is to hereafter as Al-Qiyammah is to

  Options:
  A) Paradise
  B) Destiny
  C) Hell
  D) Resurrection
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  The correct answer is D .