Islamic Religious Knowledge questions and answers

Islamic Religious Knowledge Questions and Answers

Islamic Religious Knowledge (IRK) past questions and answers to prepare you for JAMB, WAEC, NECO and Post UTME examinations.

This aptitude test assesses your understanding of the Koran.

36.

The sa'y is performed

A.

As a kind execise for pilgrims

B.

in memory of search for water by Hajar

C.

to complete the work of Hajj

D.

So that one may distance oneself from satan

Correct answer is B

 Sa'y is a search. It is a movement with an aim. It is depicted by running and hurrying.

37.

The son of prophet Nuh (A.S) who perished in the flood was

A.

yam

B.

salih

C.

sam

D.

kan'an

Correct answer is D

The Son of prophet Nuh better known as Kan'an did not believe in his father and was drowned in the Flood of Noah together with other unbelievers.

38.

The jihad of uthman Dan fodio was aimed at

A.

Introducing islamic reforms

B.

protecting the fulani interest

C.

overcoming the Habe rulers

D.

Liberating muslim captives

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

39.

Muhammed (SAW) went to Ta'if in 620 A.D to

A.

Seek the support of the tribe of thaqif

B.

contract another marriage

C.

provide leadership for the new muslims

D.

Meditate and pray in their vineyards

Correct answer is C

Prophet Muhammad (SAW) went to Ta'if in 620 AD to reach out and seek support and shelter for amateur Muslims beyond the city of Makkah.

40.

Who among the following is associated with sihahus -sittah?

A.

Malik bn Anas

B.

Ahmad b. Hambal

C.

An-Nasa'i

D.

An-Nawawi

Correct answer is C

Al-Ṣiḥāḥ al-Sitta refers to 6 huge Sunni collections of hadiths. They are very reliable for Sunni Muslims and are considered as their most important religious sources after the Qur'an. They include: Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Sunan Abi Dawud, Sunan Ibn Maja, Sunan al-Tirmidhi, and Sunan al-Nasa'i.


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