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 481:

  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 482:

  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 483:

  The following are exempted from fasting except

  Options:
  A) insane person
  B) menstruating person
  C) rich man
  D) sick person
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 484: 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 485:

  The copy of the Glorious Qur'an in use was standardized during the period of Caliph

  Options:
  A) Abu Bakr as Siddiq
  B) Umar b. Khattab
  C) Uthman b. Affan
  D) Ali b. Abu Talib.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 486:

  One of the following is not an act of Taharah.

  Options:
  A) Gusi
  B) Istinshaq
  C) Instinja
  D) Tayamimum
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 487:

  The goddesses of the Jahiliyyah Arabs include the following except

  Options:
  A) al-Lat
  B) al-Uzzah
  C) as-samad
  D) al-Manat
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 488:

  The significant message contained in sūrah at-Takāthur is that

  Options:
  A) passion for wealth and position may divert man's attention from worship of Allah
  B) moral obligation and spiritual sacrifice should be uppermost in the minds of a true believer
  C) man should avoid committing sin at all times
  D) man should pray five times daily
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 489:

  The Khalifah who ordered the compilation of the Quran in a book form was ___

  Options:
  A) Abu Bakr b. Abu Quhafah
  B) Umar b. al Kattab
  C) Uthman b. Affan
  D) Ali b. Talid.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 490:

  A decision taken in the interest of the public becomes

  Options:
  A) ijtihad
  B) istislah
  C) jihad
  D) urf
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  The correct answer is B .