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.

1,021.

Belief in the Prophets of Allah implies that one should

A.

follow some of them in the service of Allah

B.

visit their tombs on annual pilgrimage

C.

withdraw from society and live a solitary life

D.

emulate their examples in serving humanity

Correct answer is D

Belief in the prophets of Allah implies that one should emulate their examples in serving humanity.

1,022.

The Nisab is important because it is the basis of

A.

talaq

B.

salat

C.

jihad

D.

zakat

Correct answer is D

Nisab is the minimum amount that a muslim must have before being obliged to give zakat. Zakat i determined based on the amount of wealth acquired; the greater one's assets, the greater the zakat value.

1,023.

Al-Quddus is to the Holy as Al-Mutakabbir is to the

A.

exalted

B.

almighty

C.

compeller

D.

supreme

Correct answer is D

Al-Mutakabbir means the supremely great one.

1,024.

The first attempt for the collection of Hadith was made during the reign of

A.

Umar b. al-Khattab

B.

Uthman b. Affan

C.

Mu'awiyyah b. Abi Sufyan

D.

Umar b. Abdul-'Aziz

Correct answer is D

Umar is credited with having ordered the first collection of Hadith, in an official manner, fearing that some of it might be lost. Abu Bakr ibn Muhammad ibn Hazm and Ibn Shihab Al-Zuhri, were among those who compiled Hadith at Umar's behest.

1,025.

The verse which describes the essence of Allah is

A.

Ayatul Kursiyy

B.

Allamal insana malam ya'lam

C.

Amanar-Rasul

D.

Lakum dinukum waliyad-Din

Correct answer is A

Ayyatul Kursiyy describes the essence of Allah.