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.

701.

The Miraj is associated with Prophet

A.

Nuh(A.S)

B.

Muhammad(S.A.W)

C.

Ibrahim(A.S)

D.

Isa(A.S)

Correct answer is B

Miraj is an Arabic word meaning "ladder, to elevate, or to ascend". In Islamic literature it is used for the night journey of Prophet Muhammad when he was miraculously taken to the presence of Allah (God) in Heaven. According to the Islamic faith it is one of the major miracles of the Prophet.

702.

"Allāh doth command you To render back your Trusts To those to whom they are due;
And when ye judge Between man and man That ye judge with justice...' (Q.4:58).

Inherent in the Qur'ānic verse above are the virtues of amānah and

A.

diyāfah

B.

Karāmah

C.

adālah

D.

Khusū

Correct answer is C

Adalah means justice and denotes the Justice of God. It is among the five Shia Principles of the Religion. Shia Muslims believe that there is intrinsic good or evil in things, and that God commands them to do the good things and shun the evil.
Amanah means fulfilling or upholding trusts. Al- Amanah or "The Trust" has a broader Islamic meaning. It is the moral responsibility of fulfilling one's obligations due to Allah and fulfilling one's obligations due to Allah's slaves.

703.

 

Muhammed Bello justified Jihād against the Islamic state of Borno because of the people's tendency towards

A.

Formalism

B.

Syncretism

C.

Asceticism

D.

Extremism

Correct answer is B

Religious syncretism exhibits blending of two or more religious belief systems into a new system, or the incorporation into a religious tradition of beliefs from unrelated traditions. It is contrasted by the idea of multiple religious belonging and polytheism, respectively.
The main points of contention between the most strongest 19th century West African States,13 (Sokoto and Borno) were:
-Whether aiding the Hausa states against the forces of the Sokoto Sultanate by Borno constituted unbelief or not.
-If so, would that be a sufficient reason for the Sokoto Sulatanate to declare Jihad against Borno?
-Whether such practices as corruption and syncretism etc. can lead to unbelief and render a country guilty for attack by another?
The primary materials used in this discussion were correspondences compiled by Sultan Muhammad Bello in his book Infaqul Maisur.

704.

Sūratul-Fātihah is also referred to as

A.

Sūratud-du'ā'

B.

Sūratul-Hidāyah

C.

Ummul-kitāb

D.

Kitābul-mathāni

Correct answer is C

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.

705.

The art of witchcraft is disapproved of in Sūrah

A.

al-Ikhlās

B.

al-falaq

C.

an-Nās

D.

ash-shams

Correct answer is B

al - Falaq is the 113th chapter (sūrah) of the Qur'an. It is a brief five verse invocation, asking God (Allah) for protection from the evil of Satan.
Surah An- Naas (Chapter of Mankind) is used for protection against the evils of Shaytan and the Jinn. It was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) at a time when a witch had put a spell on him, causing him difficulties.