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.
Takbiratul Ihram
Qiyam bi Itidal
Sujud
Ruku
Correct answer is A
A rak'ah in salat starts with Takbiratul Ihram. Takbiratul Ihram is the first Takbir (saying 'Allahu Akbar') in the prayer which marks the beginning of the prayer.
The type of Ghusl performed by a new convert to Islam is
Janabah
Nifas
Dhukil-al-Islam
Haydah
Correct answer is C
When a person converts to Islam, they are required to perform Ghusl (ritual purification) known as Ghusl al-Islam or Dhukil-al-Islam. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Dhukil-al-Islam'.
Al-Akhirah is to hereafter as Al-Qiyammah is to
Paradise
Destiny
Hell
Resurrection
Correct answer is D
In Islamic eschatology, Al-Akhirah is the term for the afterlife, and Al-Qiyammah is the term for the Day of Resurrection. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Resurrection'.
The fifty Muslim archers at the battle of Uhud were instructed to
pay homage to the Prophet(S.A.W.)
strike first in order to gain war booty
attack the enemies when facing them
stay there and should not leave their post
Correct answer is D
The fifty Muslim archers at the battle of Uhud were instructed by Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) to stay at their post and not to leave, regardless of the situation on the battlefield. Their failure to adhere to this instruction led to the Muslims' defeat in the battle.
Talaq al-Bida'ah takes effect when divorce is pronounced
when the wife is still in her marital home
when the wife is purified of her menses
verbally or in writing
three times simultaneously
Correct answer is D
Talaq al-Bida'ah, also known as the innovated divorce, takes effect when divorce is pronounced three times simultaneously. This practice is considered to be against the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) as it does not allow for the period of reconciliation that is recommended in Islam.