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:

  An Hadith is referred to as da'if because

  Options:
  A) it has defects in its isnad and matn
  B) it is sometimes supported with evidences
  C) all its transmitters are reliable
  D) it is a fabricated tradition
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 72: In the Islamic belief system, the opposite of Tawhīd is Options:
  A) Qadar
  B) Qadā
  C) Shirk
  D) Shukr.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 73:

  The Surah which beins with four oaths is

  Options:
  A) ad-Duha
  B) al-Kafirun
  C) at-Tin
  D) Alaq
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 74: Accountability is an act of worship Options:
  A) though it is not mentioned in the Qur’ān
  B) because it is specifically mentioned in the Qur’ān
  C) being one of the fundamental principles of Islam
  D) in matters relating to religious rites
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 75:

  What are the characteristics common to most Makkan Suwar?

  Options:
  A) They are short and poetic
  B) They are long and rhythmic
  C) They are easy and rhythmic
  D) They are stylistic and summative
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 76: In the Islamic law of inheritance, the share of the mother of the deceased who has no children is Options:
  A) 1/2
  B) 1/3
  C) 1/4
  D) 1/6
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 77: The expression “Man kāna yu ‘minu billāhi wal yawmil ‘ākhir fal yaqual khayran aw li yasmut” means a believer should Options:
  A) desire for his neighbour what he wishes for himself
  B) never be angry
  C) make good utterances or keep silent
  D) honour his parents.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 78:

  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 .
• Question 79:

  Asmā' ar - rijāl is a term used by scholars of

  Options:
  A) jurisprudence
  B) Usūl
  C) history
  D) Hadīth
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 80:

  Suratul Quraysh is known as Qu'ran chapter

  Options:
  A) 102
  B) 106
  C) 104
  D) 108
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  The correct answer is B .