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 491:

  During the reign of Caliph ‘Ali, the seat of

  Administration moved from al-Madīnah to

  Options:
  A) Basra
  B) Damasus
  C) Mecca
  D) Kūfah.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 492: In Islam, intoxicants are Options:
  A) forbidden even in small quantity
  B) allowed only in small quantity
  C) tolerated only during celebrations
  D) left to personal decision.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 493: 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 494:

  Suratul Asr has _____ verses.

  Options:
  A) three
  B) four
  C) five
  D) six
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 495:

  'It is most hateful in the sight of Allah that you say that which you do not' (Q. 61:3). The main teaching of the verse above is honesty in

  Options:
  A) Deeds
  B) Words
  C) Words and deeds
  D) Deeds and worship
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 496: A Muslim who cannot marry for genuine reasons is advised to Options:
  A) be reciting the Glorious Qur’n for spiritual uplift
  B) engage in supererogatory prayers at night
  C) give sadaqah to the poor and needy
  D) fast periodically for self-discipline
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 497:

  Hadīth 34 of an-Nawawi teaches that a good Muslim should

  Options:
  A) speak against wrongdoing
  B) repent of wrongdoing
  C) always pray against any wrongdoing
  D) keep away from wrongdoing
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 498: The Prophet (S.A.W) granted general amnesty to all enemies of Islam after the Options:
  A) Battle of Yamāmah
  B) Conquest of Makkah
  C) Campaign of Tabūk
  D) Battle of Hunāin.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 499:

  Hadith is the _____ source of Islamic law?

  Options:
  A) first
  B) second
  C) third
  D) fourth
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 500: The core of Muhammad’s (SAW) da’awah in Makkah was on Options:
  A) the unity of Allah
  B) business transaction
  C) divine punishment of wrong-doers
  D) sincere brotherhood
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  The correct answer is A .