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.

971.

Superstitious beliefs are not compatible with Islamic principles because they are

A.

related to culture and tradition

B.

usually contrary to the concept of īmān

C.

often found among non-Arabs

D.

encouraged by other scripture religions

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

972.

Who among the following is associated with the standardization of the Qur'an?

A.

Abu Musa al-Ash'ari

B.

Mu'awiyyah b. Abi Sufyan

C.

Umar b. al-Khattab

D.

Hudhayfah b. Yamani

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

973.

In which verse of the Qur’ān are women directed to dress modestly?

A.

5 : 3

B.

24 : 31

C.

55:10

D.

112 : 4

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

974.

Prophet Muhammad's (SAW) answer to Angel Jibril when he was asked to recite was

A.

'I am not a scholar'

B.

'I am not a jugde'

C.

'I cannot read'

D.

'I cannot preach'

Correct answer is C

According to Sunni tradition, during one such occasion while he was in contemplation, the angel Gabriel appeared before him in the year AD 610 and said, "Read", upon which he replied, "I am unable to read". Thereupon the angel caught hold of him and embraced him heavily. This happened two more times after which the angel commanded Muhammad to recite the following verses:
"Read! in the name of your Lord who created
Man from a clinging substance.
Read: Your Lord is most Generous,-
He who taught by the pen-
Taught man that which he knew not."

975.

A Muslim who joins the Imām while he is rising from the last rukū’ of the last rak’ah has to

A.

repeat the rak’ah as if he did not join in it

B.

complete the remaining except the last rak’ah

C.

continue the prayer and thereafter observe all the rak’āt

D.

end up the prayer with the Imām

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.