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.

21.

Makkah is referred to in Qur'an chapter 95 verse 3 as the city of

A.

security

B.

Islam

C.

Prayer

D.

Allah

Correct answer is A

Quran 95 vs 3: "And this city of security (Mecca)"

22.

To seek divine guidance, Muslims are encouraged to perform Salat

A.

Tahajjud

B.

Tarawih

C.

Istisqa

D.

Istikhara

Correct answer is D

Salat al-Istikhara, which translates to prayer of seeking counsel, is a prayer recited by muslims who are in need of guidance from Almighty Allah when facing a decision in their life.

23.

Attainment of Allah's consciousness through fasting is mentioned in Qur'an 2 verse

A.

286

B.

285

C.

193

D.

183

Correct answer is D

(2:183) Believers! Fasting is enjoined upon you, as it was enjoined upon those before you, that you become God-fearing.

24.

After the first encounter of Muhammad(S.A.W.) with Jibril(A.S.), he

A.

almost abandoned his desire to spread Islam

B.

fainted and asked Allah's guidance and protection

C.

sent Khadija to inform Waraqah b. Nawfal of the experience

D.

directed Khadija to cover him with a cloak

Correct answer is D

After the Prophet's first revelation, he went to Khadija bint Khuwaylid and said, "Cover me! Cover me!" She covered him till his fear was over and after that he told her everything that had happened.

25.

The Prophet(S.A.W.) grew up among the Banu

A.

Umayyad

B.

Qurayzah

C.

Hashim

D.

Sa'd

Correct answer is C

Muhammad(S.A.W.) was born in or around the year 570 CE to the Banu Hashim clan of the Quraysh tribe, one of Mecca's prominent families.