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 51: Fasting has been prohibited on doubtful day which is Options:
  A) 28th of Sha’aban
  B) 1st of Ramadan
  C) 30th of Ramada
  D) 30th of Sha’aban
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 52: Sūrah 79:24 reveals that Pharaoh’s action is incompatible with the Islamic principle of Tawhīd because he Options:
  A) encouraged the art of magic
  B) indulged in immoral acts
  C) worshiped beings other than ‘Allāh
  D) equated himself with ‘Allāh.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 53:

  A muslim is only permitted to marry his

  Options:
  A) foster mother
  B) Late wife's sister
  C) late father's wife
  D) foster sister
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 54: Imām Ash-shāfi'l studied under two of his predecessors. These are Options:
  A) Abū Hurayrah and Malik
  B) Mālik and Abū Hanīfah
  C) Abū Hanīfah and 'Umar
  D) 'Umar and Abū Bakr
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 55:

  At the end of his prayer, how may sitting for at-tashahud are expected of someone who misses two rak'ats in a congregational salā al- magrhib?

  Options:
  A) four
  B) three
  C) two
  D) one
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 56: Allah commands Muslims to observe and fulfill agreements with the non-Muslims, if the later do not Options:
  A) infringe on the right of women
  B) observe the five daily prayers
  C) change the language employed
  D) violate the terms of the agreement
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 57: 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 58: The Sūraℎ which declares that there is no compromise in religion is Options:
  A) al-Kāfirūn
  B) al-Kawthar
  C) al-Ikhlās
  D) al-Fīl
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 59:

  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 60: The Sunni school of thought noted for resorting frequently to the use of personal opinion was that of Imām Options:
  A) Mālik
  B) Abū Hanīfah
  C) Shafi i
  D) Hambal
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  The correct answer is C .