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.

81.

Jihad as an islamic concept is to

A.

kill the unbelievers

B.

Capture slaves

C.

share the booties

D.

Strive in Allah's way

Correct answer is D

Jihad as an Islamic concept is to strive in Allah's way. The word "jihad" means "struggle" or "striving" (in the way of God) or to work for a noble cause with determination.

82.

Who among the following is not entitled to zakat?

A.

the poor

B.

the needy

C.

the sick

D.

the slave

Correct answer is C

The sick are not entitled to zakat. To be eligible to receive zakat, the recipient must be poor and/or needy.

83.

Prophet Ibrahim was referred to as Khalilullah because he is the

A.

Word of God

B.

Friend of God

C.

Spirit of God

D.

sword of God

Correct answer is B

Prophet ibrahim (A.S) is reffered to as khalilullah because he is the friend of God. Because of the description given to Abraham in Surah 4.125, that God took him for a khalil, a friend, he is thus called Khalilullah in Islam.

84.

Ihdnas - Siratal - mustaqim (Q 1:5) is a reference to the

A.

Prophethood of Muhammed

B.

religion of islam

C.

Holy scripture of islam

D.

Hadith of the prophet

Correct answer is B

Ihdinas- siratal - Mustaqim (Q.1: 5) is a reference to religion of Islam. "Ihdina's-sirata'l-mustaqim" {Guide us on the straight path}.

85.

A later-corner to a congregational prayer should

A.

join the congregation immediately

B.

wait till congregation finishes

C.

observe his own prayer seperately

D.

joins in the next rak'ah

Correct answer is A

 

A late comer to a congregational prayer should join immediately.