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 311:

  The most important use of Tafsir of the Glorious Qur'an is in the

  Options:
  A) proper understanding of the message
  B) acknowledgement of the spiritual value
  C) application of the legal provisions
  D) interpretation of the moral principle
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 312: A marriage is not valid in Islam without Options:
  A) At least two witnesses
  B) Slaughtering an animal
  C) Marriage garment
  D) Deciding the place of residence
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 313: In view of the various favors bestowed on man by ‘Allāh as enumerated in Sūrah 56:57-74, man is enjoined to show gratitude to Him by Options:
  A) submitting himself to Him
  B) celebrating His name with praises
  C) keeping his pledge to Him
  D) being mindful of his duties.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 314:

  What are the characteristics common to most Makkan Suwar?

  Options:
  A) They are short and poetic.
  B) They are long and rhythmic
  C) They are easy and rhythmic
  D) They are stylistic and summative
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 315: ‘And consult them in the affairs …’(Qur’ān 3:159). This expression emphasizes the importance of the principle of Options:
  A) shūrā
  B) mu’āmalah
  C) tatfīf
  D) bay’ah
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 316:

  One of the major consequences of ribā is that, it makes people

  Options:
  A) wealth
  B) lazy
  C) smart
  D) parasitic
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 317: One of the contributions of Islam to women welfare is the introduction of Options:
  A) inheritance
  B) family planning
  C) marriage
  D) women seclusion
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 318:

  One of the following is not part of the names of the Qu'ran.

  Options:
  A) Al-Bayyinah
  B) An-Nur
  C) Al-Huda
  D) Ar-Rahman
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 319: One of the sahābah considered most knowledgeable in Tafsīr was Options:
  A) Ali b. ‘Ab ī Tālib
  B) Ubay b. Kacab
  C) Abdullah b. cAbbās
  D) Sacad b. ‘Ab ī Waqās
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 320: The first Umayyad caliph was Options:
  A) ‘Abdullah b. ‘Umar
  B) ‘Umar b. Abdul Azīz
  C) Walid b. Yazīd
  D) Mu’awiya b. Abi Sufyān.
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  The correct answer is D .