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 281: Sūratul-Fātihah is also referred to as Options:
  A) Sūratul-Hidāyah
  B) Kitābul-mathāni
  C) Ummul-kitāb It is He who has sent down to you (Muhammad) S.A.W. The book (This Qur`an) in it are verse that are clear. They are the Mother of the Books …”.
  D) Sūratud-du'ā’.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 282:

  The minimum amount that may be stolen to warrant cutting of the hand is

  Options:
  A) 2 Dinar
  B) 1 Dinar
  C) 1/2 Dinar
  D) 1/4 Dinar
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 283:

  The prophet who assisted Prophet Ibrahīm (A.S.) in the reconstruction of the Ka'abah the

  Options:
  A) Yacqūb (A.S)
  B) Ishaq (A.S)
  C) Ismāil (A.S)
  D) Nūℎ (A.S)
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 284:

  Ar-Rahman, Ar-Rahim means the

  Options:
  A) Beneficient, Merciful
  B) Living, Everlasting
  C) Omnipotent
  D) the Wise, All-knowing
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 285: The term ‘Asmā ar-Rijāl’ refers to the investigation of the Options:
  A) Chain if Hadīth
  B) content of Hadīth
  C) criticism of the narrators
  D) chronology of the narrators
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 286: Jihād against carnal self is a Options:
  A) minor jihād
  B) major jihād
  C) compulsory jihād
  D) desirable jihād
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 287: Tajwid as one of the science of the Glorious Qur’an is important because Options:
  A) it allows for the understanding of history of the Glorious Qur’an
  B) it provides the basis for the deeper understanding of the Glorious Qur’an
  C) it provides the knowledge of correct pronounciation and recitation of the Glorious Qur’an
  D) it increases the ability to recite and communicate in Arabic
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 288:

  Makkah is referred to in the Quran chapter 95 verse 3 as the city of

  Options:
  A) prayer
  B) islam
  C) allah
  D) security
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 289:

  During the reign of Caliph ‘Ali, the seat of

  Administration moved from al-Madīnah to

  Options:
  A) Basra
  B) Damasus
  C) Mecca
  D) Kūfah.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 290:

  A woman in her menstrual period.

  Options:
  A) is not exempted from all forms of 'ibādah
  B) is exempted from all forms of 'ibādah
  C) has options to do 'ibādah .
  D) can only perform the obligatory prayers
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  The correct answer is A .