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.

176.

The capital of the ancient Ghana empire was

A.

Jenne

B.

Awkar

C.

Awdaghast

D.

Sijilmasa

Correct answer is B

 

The capital of the ancient Ghana empire was Awkar.

177.

The Surah which begins with four oaths is

A.

at-Tin

B.

al-Kaafirun

C.

ad-Duha

D.

Alaq

Correct answer is A

 

The Surah which begins with four oaths is at-Tin which is the 95th chapter of the Quran.

178.

The first revelation is contained in Suratul

A.

'Alaq

B.

Falaq

C.

Qadr

D.

Ikhlas

Correct answer is A

 

Suratul Alaq contains the first revelation.

179.

The following are voluntary fasting except

A.

Sittah Shawwal

B.

Qada'

C.

Ashura

D.

Tasu'a

Correct answer is B

 

Qada is not a voluntary but obligatory fast. It is a fast that is observed as a make up fast after Ramadan to compensate for any missed fast or any shortcoming during Ramadan fast.

180.

A memorizer of the Qur'an is known as

A.

Qadi

B.

Qari

C.

Katib

D.

Hafiz

Correct answer is D

 

Hafiz is an Arabic word used to identify the one who entirely memorizes and recites the Qur´an, the holy book of Muslims, which is over 600 pages with more than 6,000 verses. The word hafiz is also used for those who memorize the sayings of Prophet Muhammad in certain numbers, but these are rare.