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.

941.

The waiting period of a divorced woman is termed

A.

Id

B.

waqt

C.

sa'ad

D.

iddah

Correct answer is D

In Islam, iddah or iddat is the period a woman must observe after the death of her husband or after a divorce, during which she may not marry another man. One of its main purposes is to remove any doubt as to the paternity of a child born after the divorce or death of the prior husband.

942.

One of the strong proofs of the authenticity of the Qur'an is that

A.

the like of it has not been produced by an individual or a group of people

B.

the arabic language in which it was written is still spoken

C.

it was compiled soon after its revelation

D.

it has been translated into many languages

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

943.

"Surely, we created man of the best stature, then, we reduced him to the lowest of low save those who believe and perform good works."

The quotation is from Surat

A.

al-Asr

B.

al-Alaq

C.

al-Tin

D.

al-Bayyinah

Correct answer is C

These statements are found in suratul al-Tin verse 5 and 6.

944.

Apart from the cleanliness of the body and clothes, the devotee who intends to pray must also ensure the cleanliness of the

A.

soul

B.

place

C.

qiblah

D.

water

Correct answer is B

Apart from the cleanliness of the body and clothes, the devotee who intends to pray must also ensure the cleanliness of the place or site of prayer.

945.

The expression "Man kana yu minu billahi wal yawmil akhir fal yaqual khayran aw li yasmut" means a believer should

A.

desire for his neighbour what he wishes for himself

B.

never be angry

C.

make good utterances or keep silent

D.

honour his parents

Correct answer is C

Islam frowns at vulgarity and utterances that hold no weight or wisdom. Frivolousness with words could lead to sin. Hence, the prophet has outlined the tongue as one of the body parts that must be controlled.