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.

76.

The highest form of revelation to prophet is

A.

Wahy

B.

Ru'ya

C.

Risalah

D.

kashf

Correct answer is A

 

wahy is the highest form of revelation to prophet. Wahy is the Arabic word for revelation. In Islamic context, it refers to the revelations of God (Arabic: Allah) to his prophets, for all humankind. In Islam, the Qur'an is considered a wahy given to Muhammad.

77.

Which of the following is a major function of Zakat?

A.

poverty reduction

B.

circulation of wealth

C.

making people happy

D.

Display of generosity

Correct answer is A

Poverty reduction is the major function of zakat. Zakat plays an important role in reducing poverty and promotes equitable sharing of wealth.

78.

The following religions existed in Ariabia before islam except

A.

Buddhism

B.

christianity

C.

judaism

D.

paganism

Correct answer is B

Buddhism did not seem to have viewed Islam as a rival religion.

79.

The source of shari'ah are

A.

Qur'an, tarikh, and Hadith

B.

Hadith, ijma', and Qur'an

C.

Hadith, Qur'an, and muwatta

D.

Qiyas, ijma' , Hidayah

Correct answer is B

The source of shari'ah are Hadith, ijma' and Qur'an. Various sources of Sharia are used by Islamic jurisprudence to elaborate the body of Islamic law.

80.

The most authentic Hadith collection is that is

A.

Malik b. Anas

B.

ibn majah

C.

an-Nasa'i

D.

al-Bukhari

Correct answer is D

 

The most authentic HADITH collection is al Bukhari.