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.

416.

The walimah in marriage is meant to

A.

entertain friends and relatives

B.

support the couple

C.

publicize the union

D.

Empower the bride

Correct answer is D

The significance of Walimah in marriage is to structure out empowerment for the wife.

417.

The following can be deducted from al-fatihah except that it

A.

Summaries the Qur'an as a whole

B.

Unfolds the Fundamental principles of faith

C.

extols the attributes of the divine being

D.

Magnifies Allah by Indicating his Oneness

Correct answer is C

Al-Fatiha entails the following:
- It summarizes the Quran
- It magnifies Allah by indicating His oneness
-It unfolds the fundamental principles of Faith

418.

The batte of Khandaq is so called because

A.

it occured at a place known as khandaq

B.

The Jews of Yathrib collaborated with other to attack the Muslims

C.

the Muslims dug a ditch to defend madinah

D.

The prophet (SAW) decided to name it so

Correct answer is C

The battle of khandaq is so called because the Muslims dug a ditch to protect and defend the city.
The word khandaq (ÎäÏÞ) is the Arabised form of the Middle Persian word kandag (˜äϐ; meaning "that which has been dug"). Salman the Persian advised Muhammad to dig a trench around the city. The battle is also referred to as the Battle of Confederates.

419.

The caliphate of Ali b. Abi Talib began in june

A.

656 C.E

B.

632 C.E

C.

634 C.E

D.

644 C.E

Correct answer is A

1. The caliphate of "Ali b. Abi Talib began in june 656 C.E
Ali ibn Abi Talib ( 13 September 601 - 29 January 661) was a cousin and son-in-law of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, who ruled as the fourth caliph from 656 to 661.

420.

of the 114 chapter in the Qur'an makkan suwar are

A.

93

B.

90

C.

21

D.

91

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.