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 971: The second treaty of al-‘Aqabah was a turning point because Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) Options:
  A) met his relations from Yathrib
  B) established his national army
  C) became the king of al-Madīnaℎ
  D) agreed the emigrate to Yathrib
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 972: Sūratul-Fātihah is also referred to as Options:
  A) Sūratul-Hidāyah
  B) Kitābul-mathāni
  C) Ummul-kitāb It is He who has sent down to you (Muhammad) S.A.W. The book (This Qur`an) in it are verse that are clear. They are the Mother of the Books …”.
  D) Sūratud-du'ā’.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 973:

  Ihyā' 'Ulūm ad-dīn is the title of a book written by

  Options:
  A) Ibn Rushd
  B) ar-Rāzī
  C) al-Ghazālī
  D) ibn Sīna
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 974: A Hādith with uninterrupted chain of authorities traced back to the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) himself is described as Options:
  A) Mutawātir
  B) Mawqūf
  C) Maqtū
  D) Muttasil - marfū
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 975:

  A major activity in Salah performed through various bodily postures is known as

  Options:
  A) Raka'at
  B) Takbiratul Ihram
  C) At- tashahud
  D) Sujud ash-shukr
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 976:

  Khadijah married Muhammad(S.A.W.) at the age of

  Options:
  A) 40
  B) 30
  C) 20
  D) 30
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 977: The minimum amount that may be stolen to warrant cutting off the hand is Options:
  A) 2 Dinar
  B) 1 Dinar
  C) 1/2 Dinar
  D) 1/4 Dinar
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 978: Taking the ritual bath for Friday prayers is Options:
  A) wājib
  B) sunnah
  C) mustahab
  D) mubāh.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 979:

  One of the ways by which Islamic civilization was manifested in West Africa was

  Options:
  A) the employment of scholars of Arabic as envoys by kings and emperors
  B) construction of palaces based on Arab technology
  C) establishment of universities to train scientists
  D) recruitment of Muslim medical personnel to man health institutions
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 980:

  Fortune telling is un-Islamic

  Options:
  A) only when it is done by non-Muslims
  B) only in matters relating to religious practices
  C) when Islamic scriptures are not used for it
  D) at all times and in all matters
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  The correct answer is D .