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 511:

  Khadijah married Muhammad(S.A.W.) at the age of

  Options:
  A) 40
  B) 30
  C) 20
  D) 30
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 512:

  Q. 3:103 enjoins Muslims to

  Options:
  A) Unite and not be divided
  B) Live in the same place
  C) Speak with one voice politically
  D) Unite for economic progress
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 513: The only Sūrah in the Glorious Qur’an which must be recited in every obligatory prayer is Options:
  A) al-Baqārah
  B) al-Alaq
  C) al-Fātīhah
  D) al-Ikhlās.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 514:

  The caliph who introduced stipend for teachers was

  Options:
  A) Abu Bakr
  B) 'Umar
  C) 'Uthman
  D) 'Ali
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 515:

  The Arabs worshipped idols during the Jahiliyya period because

  Options:
  A) They were ignorant of God's existence
  B) there were Prophets among them
  C) there were Prophets among them
  D) there were revealed Books
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 516:

  The major themes that can be derived from Surah al-fatihah are

  Options:
  A) knowledge, prayer and sacrifice
  B) praise, prayer and pledge
  C) praise, promise and equity
  D) praise, pledge and prayer
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 517:

  To ensure the authenticity of the compiled text of the Holy Qur'ān, extracts written on various materials were cross-checked with texts

  Options:
  A) Written by Zayd bin Thābit
  B) recalled from memory by early memorizers
  C) delivered by angel Jirīl to the Prophet (S.A.W)
  D) written by the Prophet (S.A.W) himself
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 518:

  

  The verse (Q. 95.8) above means ‘Is Allah not’

  Options:
  A) a good judge?
  B) our judge?
  C) the best of judges?
  D) the Head of all Judges?
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 519:

  One of the peculiarities of Sahih Bukhari is that a hadith are sorted according to

  Options:
  A) Topic
  B) Chapters
  C) Records
  D) Biographies
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 520: Islam encourages every Muslim to seek a lawful livelihood through Options:
  A) equitable distribution of wealth
  B) dignity of labour
  C) family inheritance
  D) shared responsibility
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  The correct answer is B .