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.

301.

The verse lam yalid wa lam yoolad is followed by

A.

QulHuwa Allahu ahud

B.

Maliki yawmid -Din

C.

walam yakun lahu kufuwan ahad

D.

siratal-ladhina an amta alayhim

Correct answer is C

"Qul huwa Allahu ahad
Allahu ssamad
Lam yalid wa lam yoolad
Wa lam yakul-lahu kufuwan ahad"

302.

The act of assocaiting partners with Allah is

A.

Riya

B.

Kufr

C.

Shirk

D.

Nifaq

Correct answer is C

In a theological context, one commits shirk by associating some lesser being with Allah.

303.

Khazraj is to 'Aws as Kharaj is to

A.

Kaffaah

B.

Jizyah

C.

Iddah

D.

Amanah

Correct answer is B

kazraj is to ' Aws as kharaj is to jizya.
It should be noted that Kharaj and Jizya are forms of taxes while Aws and Khazraj are descendants of Azd tribe and were known as Banū Qayla in pre-Islamic era.

304.

The defeat suffered by Muslims at Uhud was caused by

A.

Absence of Umar

B.

numerical disadvantage

C.

disobedience to the prophet

D.

inadequate preparation

Correct answer is C

Seeing that the disbelievers were fleeing, archers abandoned their posts, disobeying the prophet's instruction, and rushed to grab the bounty. The alternative battalion (of disbelievers), led by khalid bin walid at the time, used the opening left by the disobeying archers for an effective counter attack that overwhelmed the muslims.

305.

The opposition of the Qurasyh to the holy prophet (SAW) was due among other things to

A.

the popularity of the prophet's clan

B.

the familiarity with christianity

C.

Socio-economic consideration

D.

muslims attacks on Makkan caravans

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.