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.

171.

A major lesson contained in Hadith 16 of an-Nawawi is

A.

unnecessary questioning

B.

having good intentions

C.

sincerity in faith

D.

ability to control anger

Correct answer is D

On the authority of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him): A man came to the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and said, "Advise me" He [the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, "Do not become angry" The man repeated [his request] several times and he [the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, "Do not become angry".

172.

How many times does the word al-Qadr occur in Qur'an chapter 97?

A.

3

B.

2

C.

5

D.

4

Correct answer is A

 

The word al-Qadr occurs three times in Qur'an chapter 97.

173.

The goddess of Jahiliyyah Arabs exclude

A.

as-sanat

B.

al-Uzzah

C.

al-lat

D.

al-Manat

Correct answer is A

 

As-sanat is not a goddess of the Jaliyah Arab.

174.

The Prophet lost his wife Khadija in the year

A.

616 C.E.

B.

610 C.E.

C.

619 C.E.

D.

617 C.E.

Correct answer is C

 

Khadija died in 'Ramadan of the year 10 after the Prophethood', i.e., in November 619 CE. Muhammad later called this tenth year the 'Year of Sorrow', as his uncle and protector Abu Talib also died at this time. Khadija is said to have been about 65 years old at the time of her death.

175.

The state into which the pilgrim enters before the time of Hajj is

A.

Tawaf

B.

Ihram

C.

Sa'y

D.

Talbiyyah

Correct answer is B

The first rite of Hajj is entering ihram - a pilgrim's sacred state - when crossing the outer boundaries of Mecca called Miqat.