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.

201.

Ijma' as a secondary source of Islamic law implies

A.

analogical deductions

B.

consensus opinion of scholars

C.

norms and traditions

D.

established basis for justice

Correct answer is B

 

Ijma' is an Arabic term referring generally to the consensus or agreement of the Muslim scholars basically on religious issues. It is considered the third fundamental source of Islamic law, after the Qur'an and Sunnah.

202.

The following are classifications of Hadith except

A.

daif

B.

mawdu

C.

sahih

D.

hasam

Correct answer is D

The term 'hasan' is not a classification of Hadith. The Hadiths are classified into 'sahih' (authentic), 'daif' (weak), and 'mawdu' (fabricated).

203.

Subhana rabbiyal -A'la faghfir li is recited when the worshipper is at

A.

julus

B.

qiyam

C.

sujud

D.

ruku

Correct answer is C

 

The phrase 'Subhana rabbiyal -A'la faghfir li' is recited during the act of sujud (prostration) in the Islamic prayer. Therefore, the correct answer is 'sujud'.

204.

Ad-Dhikr is to the Qur'an as Ummul-Kitab is to

A.

Kafirun

B.

Fatihah

C.

Falaq

D.

Iklas

Correct answer is B

 

Ad-Dhikr is another name for the Qur'an, and Ummul-Kitab (Mother of the Book) is another name for Surah Al-Fatihah. Therefore, Ad-Dhikr is to the Qur'an as Ummul-Kitab is to Fatihah.

205.

Maliki yawmid-Din is translated as

A.

guide us through the right path

B.

praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds

C.

the Beneficient, the Merciful

D.

the King of the Day of Judgement

Correct answer is D

 

'Maliki yawmid-Din' is a phrase from the Quran which translates to 'the King of the Day of Judgement'. It is part of the first chapter of the Quran, Al-Fatiha.