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 41:

  Which of the following is not among the articles of Faith? Belief in the

  Options:
  A) angels
  B) miracles
  C) prophets
  D) scriptures
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 42:

  The reign of Caliph Uthman b. Affan is known for

  Options:
  A) tax collection
  B) Hadith Collection
  C) justice and administrative fairness
  D) standardization of the Qur'an
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 43:

  Hajj is one of the avenues for Islamic brotherhood and

  Options:
  A) kindness
  B) fairness
  C) trust
  D) unity
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 44:

  Those who are not Pilgrims are advised to fast on the day of

  Options:
  A) eid al-fitri
  B) ashura
  C) eid al-adha
  D) Arafat
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 45:

  Omission of Tashahhud during prayer should be corrected by _______

  Options:
  A) repeating Tashahhud after prayer
  B) Sujudul-Ba'di
  C) Sujudul- Qabli
  D) Sujudul-Shukr
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 46:

  Which of the following actions may be regarded as Mubah?

  Options:
  A) Acquisition of Knowledge
  B) smoking
  C) Salat ash-Shaf
  D) shaking hands while greeting
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 47: In which verse of the Qur’ān are women directed to dress modestly? Options:
  A) 5 : 3
  B) 24 : 31
  C) 55.10
  D) 112 : 4.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 48: The term, Shari’ah refers to Options:
  A) a path
  B) wisdom
  C) passion
  D) an idea.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 49: An Imam leading prayer, forgetfully rises when he is to sit, he is alerted by saying Options:
  A) astaghfirullah
  B) Allahu Akba
  C) subhānallah
  D) subhāna rabbial Azim.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 50: Q.2:219 prohibits wine and gambling for the Muslims because Options:
  A) they lead to extravagance and intoxication
  B) the sins in them are greater than the profits
  C) one becomes impoverished overnight
  D) they lead one to ignore one’s religion
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  The correct answer is B .