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.

1,026.

Abu-Bakr was nicknamed as-Sadiq because of his

A.

humility

B.

generosity

C.

kindness

D.

truthfulness

Correct answer is D

He was nicknamed As-Sadiq because of his truthfulness.

1,027.

Any Hadith whose message is directly from Allah is

A.

Sahih

B.

Hasan

C.

Qudsi

D.

Gharib

Correct answer is C

Hadith Qudsi are the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad(PBUH) as revealed to him by the Almighty Allah.

1,028.

The significant message contained in sūrah at-Takāthur is that

A.

passion for wealth and position may divert man's attention from worship of Allah

B.

moral obligation and spiritual sacrifice should be uppermost in the minds of a true believer

C.

man should avoid committing sin at all times

D.

man should pray five times daily

Correct answer is A

As nearly most of the other Makkan surahs, surah At-Takathur reminds us of the hereafter, resurrection, and accountability before Allah the Almighty.
Surah At-Takathur warns of the dangers of heedlessness of the Hereafter which results from one's deep immersion in worldly gains and the rivalry for such gains until one dies.

1,029.

Al-Kawthar in the Glorious Qur'an is otherwise called a

A.

river in paradise

B.

garden in paradise

C.

light in paradise

D.

fruit in paradise

Correct answer is A

Al-Kauthar is a river in Paradise. Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) witnessed this river on the night of Al-Mi'raj (ascension to the heavens). The Prophet said:
"(On the night of Al-Mi'raj) I came upon a river (in Paradise) the banks of which were made of tents of hollow pearls. I asked (Angel) Jibraîl, 'What is this (river)?' He replied, 'This is Al-Kauthar."
Describing Al-Kauthar, the Prophet said: "It is a river in Paradise which my Lord has given me. It is whiter than milk and sweeter than honey." [Narrated Prophet Muhammad will be given Al-Kauthar on the Day of Judgment to quench the thirst of his true followers. The Prophet said:
"Verily, it (Al-Kauthar) is a river that my Lord, the Mighty and Majestic, has promised me and it has abundant goodness. It is a pond where my Ummah (followers) will be brought to on the Day of Judgment. Its containers are as numerous as the stars in the sky."

1,030.

The number of takbirat performed in a rak'ah as a unit of salāh is

A.

9

B.

8

C.

7

D.

6

Correct answer is D

"A complete rak`at is made up of 6 Takbirah".