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.

196.

The Prophet's uncle who succeeded Abu Talib as the Head of the Banu Hashum was

A.

Abbas

B.

Abu Jahl

C.

Abdullah

D.

Hamzah

Correct answer is D

 

The Prophet's uncle who succeeded Abu Talib as the Head of the Banu Hashum was Hamzah.

197.

The unity of Allah is expressed in Suratul -

A.

Kafirun

B.

Qadr

C.

Ikhlas

D.

Falaq

Correct answer is C

 

The unity of Allah is expressed in Suratul Ikhlas. This Surah (chapter) of the Quran is often translated as 'The Sincerity' and it emphasizes the oneness and singularity of Allah.

198.

The first pledge of Aqabah was signed in

A.

610 C.E.

B.

630 C.E.

C.

621 C.E.

D.

628 C.E.

Correct answer is C

 

The first pledge of Aqabah, also known as the First Pledge of Allegiance at al-Aqabah, was an agreement between the Islamic prophet Muhammad and twelve men from Yathrib (now Medina). This event took place in 621 C.E.

199.

A complete prayer ends with

A.

Taslim

B.

Bismillah

C.

Tashahhud

D.

Tahlil

Correct answer is A

A complete Islamic prayer (Salah) ends with Taslim. Taslim is the part where the person praying turns their head to the right and then to the left, saying 'Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah' each time, which means 'Peace be upon you and God's mercy'.

200.

Tayammum is performed by a Muslim when

A.

time of prayer has elapsed

B.

he wants to join a congregational prayer

C.

access to water is very difficult

D.

he is in a hurry to perform prayer

Correct answer is C

Tayammum is a dry ablution in Islamic ritual purification for prayer, which involves the use of clean soil or dust when water is not available or cannot be used for reasons such as illness. Therefore, the correct answer is 'access to water is very difficult'.