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 681:

  The correct meaning of Tafsir is the

  Options:
  A) detailed explanation and commentary of the Glorious Qur'an
  B) scientific application of the contents of the Glorious Qur'an to human life
  C) true reflections on the contents of the Glorious Qur'an
  D) practical application of the contents of the Glorious Qur'an
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 682:

  The first Mu'adh-Dhin in Islam is

  Options:
  A) Amr
  B) Bilal
  C) Hamzah
  D) Maysarah
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 683:

  The entrenchment of an Islamic economic system is aimed at

  Options:
  A) controlling the world funds
  B) restricting the unlawful acquisition of wealth
  C) restricting men to particular occupations
  D) promoting equitable distribution of wealth.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 684: With the institution of zakāh, the distribution of wealth within the society should become Options:
  A) equal
  B) proportional
  C) lump-sided
  D) legally binding
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 685:

  A decision taken in the interest of the public becomes

  Options:
  A) Urf
  B) Ijtihad
  C) Istislah
  D) Jihad
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 686: The man who analyzed the first encounter the Prophet (S.A.W) with Angel Jibril was Options:
  A) Hatīb b. Abī Balta’a
  B) Waraqah b. Nawfal
  C) Arqam b. Arqam
  D) ‘Uthmān b. ‘Affān.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 687: What is ijmā in Islamic law? Options:
  A) Consensus of opinion
  B) Analogical deduction
  C) Differences of opinion
  D) Minority opinion
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 688:

  The first man on earth, Adam (A.S), was exalted above other creatures because of his

  Options:
  A) Insight
  B) knowledge
  C) Intelligence
  D) Obedience
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 689: 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 690: Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was described as the seal of all prophets, meaning that he Options:
  A) Was the last or the prophets of Allah
  B) Covered all parts of the world preaching
  C) Is reserved even by the Jews
  D) Was accepted by all Christian
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  The correct answer is A .