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 581: One of the peculiarities of Sahih Bukhari is that ahādith are sorted according to Options:
  A) topic
  B) chapters
  C) records
  D) biographies.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 582:

  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 583: The theme of sūrah al-Inshirāh is that Options:
  A) ‘Allāh’s favour is on those who are patient
  B) the Prophet’s name stands high among others
  C) the Prophet’s virtues are always recognized
  D) ‘Allāh always provides a solution to any problem
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 584:

  The following are classifications of Hadith except

  Options:
  A) daif
  B) mawdu
  C) sahih
  D) hasam
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 585: Q 16. One important lesson taught in Suratul Kawthar is that Muslims should Options:
  A) always fulfil their promises
  B) protect themselves when the need arises
  C) accept whatever calamity that befall them
  D) worship Allah and sacrifice
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 586:

  Which one of the following actions may be regarded as Mubāℎ?

  Options:
  A) Acquisition of knowledge
  B) smoking
  C) Salāt ash-shaf
  D) Shaking hands while greeting37
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 587: A characteristic common to Makkan chapters is that, they Options:
  A) are long
  B) address the people of the Book
  C) contain a lot of oaths
  D) make references to battles.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 588: The popular house of wisdom in Baghdad was built during the time of Options:
  A) Umar b. Abdulaz īz
  B) Harūn ar-Rashīd
  C) al-Ma'mūm
  D) al-mu'tasim.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 589:

  Permanent exemption from Ramadan fast may be occasioned by

  Options:
  A) pregnancy
  B) breastfeeding
  C) old age
  D) menstruation
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 590:

  In Q.5:7, Allah says, 'if ye are ill or on a journey ... and ye find no water, then perform ...'

  Options:
  A) wudū
  B) al-ghusl
  C) at-tayammum
  D) qasr
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  The correct answer is C .