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.

716.

From the above, the goal of luqmān's counsel to his son:... As contained in sūrah 31:13 is to

A.

Encourage goodness to parents

B.

Discourage pride

C.

Warn against finding partners for Allah

D.

Uphold the principle of justice

Correct answer is C

O my son! Join not in worship others with Allah.
Allah tells us how Luqman advised his son. His full name was Luqman bin `Anqa' bin Sadun, and his son's name was Tharan, according to a saying quoted by As-Suhayli.
Allah describes him in the best terms, and states that he granted him wisdom. Luqman advised his son, the closest and most beloved of all people to him, who deserved to be given the best of his knowledge. So, Luqman started by advising him to worship Allah Alone, and not to associate anything with Him. Read Surah 31:13 for full text.

717.

The Jahiliyyah practice that was gradually phased out is

A.

Adultery

B.

gambling

C.

Usury

D.

alcoholism

Correct answer is D

Abolishing Alcoholism is one of the reforms that was introduced during Jāhiliyyah. It was made known that Allah frowns at alcoholism and we Muslims must not take alcohol, because it is a sin.

718.

Jihād against the carnal self is a

A.

minor jihād

B.

compulsory jihād

C.

major jihād

D.

desirable jihād

Correct answer is C

The phrase internal Jihad or greater Jihad refers to the efforts of a believer to live their Muslim faith as well as possible. All religious people want to live their lives in the way that will please their God. Major jihad is a struggle between oneself to live a holy life.

719.

In sūrah al-Qāri'ah, mankind is compared to

A.

humiliated beasts

B.

laden camels

C.

scattered moths

D.

pampered creatures

Correct answer is C

Surah 101 Al Qari'ah "The day of Noise and Clamour:
What is the Day of Noise and Clamour?
And what will explain to thee, what the Day of Noise and Clamour is?
It is a Day whereon men will be like moths scattered about,
And the mountains will like carded wool.
Then, he whose balance of good deeds will be found heavy,
Will be in a Life of good pleasure and satisfaction.
But he whose balance of good deeds will be found light - Will have his home in a bottomless Pit.
And what will explain to thee what this is? It is a Fire blazing fiercely!"

720.

The fountain (of abundance) was given to the Prophet (S.A.W) and made known to him in sūrah

A.

al-Takāthur

B.

Al-Kawthar

C.

an-Nasr

D.

al-Mā' ūn

Correct answer is B

Surah Al-kawthar "Do you know what Al-Kawthar is?" They replied, "Allah and His Messenger know best." He said: "It is a river granted to me by my Lord, the Almighty, the All-Powerful in Paradise, in which is great goodness; its drinking vessels are as (limitless as) the heavenly bodies. It refuses to allow one of the slaves to drink, and the Prophet will say: 'Oh, my Lord! He is one of my community.' But it will be said to him: 'You know nothing of the innovations (in religion) that they practiced after you." You can check the Holy Qu'ran to read the full verse.