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.

306.

The total number of takbirat in the first rak'ah of salatul Eid is

A.

9

B.

7

C.

6

D.

5

Correct answer is C

The total number of Takbirat in the first rakat of Salatul Eid is six.
Eid Salat consists of two 'Rakats' (prescribed movements and words during prayer) and six 'Takbirs' (praising God). But first, Muslims will make the Niyyah (intention) simply by conceiving an intent in their hearts to make the salah.

307.

A devotee who joins any congregational prayer in the last sujud will observe

A.

only the last rak'ah

B.

only the previous rak'ah

C.

all the rak'ah of the salat

D.

observe prayers of the spirit

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

308.

Muhammad (SAW) used to visit the cave of Hira in his early age in order to

A.

meditate about nature

B.

hide from the mekkans

C.

meditate about life and receive revelation

D.

observe prayer and fast

Correct answer is C

A cave in Mount Hira (near Mecca) is the location where the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) received his first revelations from Allah (SWT) through the angel Gabriel. In his early ages, prior to these revelations, the prophet used to go there to meditate.

309.

The Quranic chapter which enumerates some divine attributes of Allah in Surah

A.

al-falaq

B.

an-Nas

C.

al-ikhlas

D.

an-Nasr

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

310.

The central theme of suratul ikhlas is

A.

unity of God

B.

freedom of worship

C.

sincerity of faith

D.

Abundance of wealth

Correct answer is A

The central theme of suratul ikhlas is unity of God. Surah Ikhlas focuses on the oneness and unity of God and that everything and everyone needs Him for their existence and their needs.