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 291:

  To ensure the authenticity of the compiled text of the Holy Qur'ān, extracts written on various materials were cross-checked with texts

  Options:
  A) Written by Zayd bin Thābit
  B) recalled from memory by early memorizers
  C) delivered by angel Jirīl to the Prophet (S.A.W)
  D) written by the Prophet (S.A.W) himself
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 292: One of the factors which helped the spread of Islam in West Africa was Options:
  A) the building of a mosque in Timbuktu
  B) the establishment of many schools
  C) effective trade relationship
  D) the existence of clans and kingdoms.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 293:

  According to Hadīth 31 of an-Nawawi, man will be loved by 'Allāℎ if he is

  Options:
  A) Kind to his neighbours
  B) Obedient to the prophets
  C) Indifferent to the world
  D) Steadfast in prayers
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 294:

  A Hadith in which the chain of narration and text are sound is known as

  Options:
  A) Mash'hur
  B) Maqtu
  C) Mursa
  D) Sahih
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 295: The collection of Imam Muslim differs from that of Imam Bukhari in terms of Options:
  A) Interpretation
  B) Authenticity
  C) Repetition
  D) Characterization
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 296:

  

  From the above, the goal of luqmān's counsel to his son:... As contained in sūrah 31:13 is to

  Options:
  A) discourage pride
  B) encourage goodness to parents
  C) warn against finding partners for Allah
  D) uphold the principle of justice
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 297: The attribute of ‘Allāh which emphasizes His holiness is Options:
  A) Al-Khālīq
  B) As-Salām
  C) Al-Qudūs
  D) Ar-Rahām.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 298: Fasting on the day of doubt is Options:
  A) forbidden
  B) allowed
  C) obligatory
  D) supererogatory.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 299: According to Hadīth 36 in an-Nawawi’s collection, ‘Allāh is ready to aid any servant so long as the servant is ready to aid his Options:
  A) neighbours
  B) friends
  C) brothers
  D) parents
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 300: Excluded from inheritance is a Options:
  A) Brother from the estate of his deceased brother
  B) Man after the death of his wife
  C) Person who kills his father for his estate
  D) Woman because of her gender
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  The correct answer is C .