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.

256.

"Lam yalid wa lam yulad"(Q 112:3) is preceded by

A.

Wa lam yakul-Lahu Kufuwan ahad

B.

Lakum dinukum waliyadi

C.

Qul Huwal Lahu Ahad

D.

Allahu Samad

Correct answer is D

"Lam yalid wa lam yulad"(Q 112:3) is preceded by "Allahu Samad"(Q 112:2). This is a verse from the Quran, Surah Al-Ikhlas. The verse "Lam yalid wa lam yulad" translates to "He begets not, nor is He begotten" and the preceding verse "Allahu Samad" translates to "Allah, the Eternal Refuge".

257.

According to the Hadith of the Prophet(S.A.W.), learning is obligatory for both the

A.

Muslim and non-Muslim

B.

Male and Female

C.

Old and Young

D.

Arab and non- Arab

Correct answer is B

According to a Hadith of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.), 'Seeking knowledge is an obligation upon every Muslim, male and female.' Therefore, the correct answer is 'Male and Female'.

258.

The capital of an ancient Ghana empire was

A.

Awkar

B.

Awdaghast

C.

Jenne

D.

Sijilmasa

Correct answer is A

The capital of the ancient Ghana Empire was Awkar. The Ghana Empire was a West African empire located in the area of present-day southeastern Mauritania and western Mali. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Awkar'.

259.

How many times does the word al-Qadr occur in the Qur'an chapter 97?

A.

4

B.

2

C.

3

D.

5

Correct answer is C

The word al-Qadr occurs 3 times in the Qur'an chapter 97. Al-Qadr is an Arabic word that means 'The Night of Decree' or 'The Night of Power'. It is a special night in the month of Ramadan when the first verses of the Quran were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.

260.

The reign of Caliph Uthman b. Affan is known for

A.

tax collection

B.

Hadith Collection

C.

justice and administrative fairness

D.

standardization of the Qur'an

Correct answer is D

The reign of Caliph Uthman b. Affan is known for the standardization of the Qur'an. He commissioned a committee to produce a standard copy of the text, which is known as the Uthmanic codex.