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:

  The similarity between the Jihad of Uthman b. Fodio and the Prophet's hijrah in 622 C. E was the

  Options:
  A) strength of their followers
  B) inspiration from Allah
  C) display of bid'ah
  D) envy of non-believers.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 282:

  The gradual spiritual and moral development of Muslims was the wisdom behind the

  Options:
  A) compilation of the Glorious Qur'an
  B) standardization of the Glorious Qur'an
  C) preservation of the Glorious Qur'an
  D) piecemeal revelation of the Glorious Qur'an
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 283:

  A muslim is advised to say _________ when leaving the toilet.

  Options:
  A) alhamdulilah
  B) astagafirullah
  C) gufranak
  D) hasbunallah
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 284:

  The Arabs worshipped idols during the Jahiliyya period because

  Options:
  A) They were ignorant of God's existence
  B) there were Prophets among them
  C) there were Prophets among them
  D) there were revealed Books
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 285: Qiy ā s in Islamic law refers to Options:
  A) Measurement
  B) Analogical deduction
  C) Intelligent work
  D) evaluation
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 286:

  The first major written work of a hadith was

  Options:
  A) Sahih Muslim
  B) Sunan Ibn Majah
  C) Muwata Malik
  D) Musnad Ahmad
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 287: The forbidden types of food listed in sūrah 2:173 include carrion, blood, swine flesh and that which is Options:
  A) dedicated to other gods
  B) killed through beating
  C) killed by goring
  D) devoured by wild beasts.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 288:

  The major teaching of Surah an-Nasr(Q. 110) is that

  Options:
  A) Islam has a bright future
  B) death is inevitable
  C) man must strive to succeed in life
  D) after difficulty comes ease
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 289:

  Lailatul Qadr is found in the month of _______

  Options:
  A) Dhul Hijjah
  B) Dhul Qa'dah
  C) Rabi'ul- Awwal
  D) Ramadan
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 290:

  A major activity in Salah performed through various bodily postures is known as

  Options:
  A) Raka'at
  B) Takbiratul Ihram
  C) At- tashahud
  D) Sujud ash-shukr
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  The correct answer is A .