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 341:

  The pilgrims go to Arafat on the day of Dhul-Hijjah.

  Options:
  A) seventh
  B) eight
  C) ninth
  D) tenth
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 342: The term al-Mutawātir refers to Hadīth narrated by Options:
  A) Bukhari and Muslim
  B) the six sound collectors
  C) the Prophet’s closest companions
  D) large number of narrators
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 343: 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 344: The supererogatory fasting of Āshura is observed on the Options:
  A) 8th of al-muharram
  B) 9th of al-Muharram
  C) 10th of al-Muharram
  D) 11th of al-Muharram
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 345:

  Al-Mutamatti means one___

  Options:
  A) who performed 'Umarah and waited for Hajj and performed Hajj
  B) who visited most important places in Makka and Madinah
  C) who enjoyed life in Makka and Madina
  D) none of the above
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 346: The author of the Muwatta was the Imām of Options:
  A) Dārus-Salām
  B) Dārul-Hijrah
  C) Makkah
  D) Damascus.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 347:

  The person who accompanied the prophet (SAW) during Hijrah to Madinah was

  Options:
  A) Abu Bakr
  B) Abu Sufyau
  C) Aliyu bu Abi Talib
  D) Umar bu khattab
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 348:

  The Glorious Qur'ǻn takes precedence over the Hadith in that

  Options:
  A) it can be used for prayers
  B) the former is recited in prayers
  C) the latter can be invoked against evil
  D) the latter can be invoked against evil
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 349:

  Fount (of abundance) was given to the Prophet (S.A.W) and made known to him in sūrah

  Options:
  A) al-Takāthur
  B) Al-Kawthar
  C) an-Nasr
  D) al-Mā' ūn
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 350:

  The Qur'an is different from other revealed Books because

  Options:
  A) it is a prayer book only
  B) barren women can be helped through it
  C) both spiritual, moral and social values are found in it
  D) one can use it for protection only.
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  The correct answer is C .