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 401:

  'Allah begets not nor is He begotten.' The quotation above condemns

  Options:
  A) hero praising
  B) the doctrine of trinity
  C) worshiping of ancestors
  D) idol worshiping
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 402:

  Imam Malik was born in

  Options:
  A) Syria
  B) Makkah
  C) Madinah
  D) Egypt
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 403:

  The main means of transport used by the Arabs in the desert was

  Options:
  A) Cattle
  B) Horse
  C) Camel
  D) Donkey
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 404: Kalimatu sℎ −shahādah is the first pillar of Islam, the second being Options:
  A) pilgrimage to Makkah
  B) payment of Zakāℎ
  C) fasting in the month of Ramadan
  D) observance of the five daily prayers.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 405:

  Al-Quddus is to the Holy as Al-Mutakabbir is to the

  Options:
  A) exalted
  B) almighty
  C) compeller
  D) supreme
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 406: 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 407:

  Q.4:34 enjoins the wife not only to be obedient but also to

  Options:
  A) endure all difficultie
  B) defend her rights
  C) maintain her chastity
  D) protect her home
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 408:

  Lending out money with interest in Islam is

  Options:
  A) Sadaqah
  B) Ribā
  C) Kharaj
  D) Jizyah
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 409: The battle of Khandaq was known as such because the Options:
  A) encounter took place near Khandaq
  B) Muslims dug a trench as a war strategy
  C) hypocrites protected Khandaq from enemies
  D) Quraysh fell into a trench.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 410:

  The correct meaning of Tafsir is the

  Options:
  A) detailed explanation and commentary of the Glorious Qur'an
  B) scientific application of the contents of the Glorious Qur'an to human life
  C) true reflections on the contents of the Glorious Qur'an
  D) practical application of the contents of the Glorious Qur'an
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  The correct answer is A .