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 71:

  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 72:

  The verse Wa la sawfa yu’tīka rabbuka

  Fatardā is immediately preceded by

  Options:
  A) a lam yajidka yatīman fa ‘āwā
  B) wa rafa nā laka dhikruka
  C) Walal-ākhiratu khayrun laka minal ūlā
  D) thumma latus alunna yawma idhin ‘anin-na im.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 73:

  Mas'uliyyah as a principle of the the Islamic political system is a measure to check

  Options:
  A) Indiscipline
  B) Rigging
  C) Nepotism
  D) Misappropriation
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 74: The admonition against arrogance in sūrah 31:18 is directed to the son of Options:
  A) Ibrahīm
  B) Mūsā
  C) Luqmān
  D) Yūsuf.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 75:

  The major teaching of Hadith 5 of an-Nawawi centres on

  Options:
  A) intention
  B) worship
  C) faith
  D) innovation
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 76:

  The act of taking refuge from the Jinns as mentioned in Q. 72:6 is that

  Options:
  A) They could harm the believers
  B) People benefit from their protection
  C) They would increase such people in fury
  D) people may turn to be their partners
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 77:

  The Prophet lost his wife Khadijah in the year

  Options:
  A) 619 C.E.
  B) 616 C.E.
  C) 610 C.E.
  D) 617 C.E.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 78:

  The man who analyzed the first encounter the Prophet (S.A.W) with Angel Jibril was

  Options:
  A) Hatīb b. Abī Balta'a
  B) Arqam b. Arqam
  C) Waraqah b. Nawfal
  D) 'Uthmān b. 'Affān
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 79: 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 80:

  The first person to accept Islam amongst the slaves was ______

  Options:
  A) Ammar bn Yasir
  B) Anas bu Malik
  C) Bilal bn Rabah
  D) Khalid bu Walid
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  The correct answer is C .