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.

491.

The verse above in sūrah al-Lahab means

A.

no profit to him from all his power and business

B.

no profit to him from all his military and economic powers

C.

no profit to him from all his wealth and gains

D.

no profit to him from all his property and children

Correct answer is C

This Surah has 5 verses. This Surah has two names Surah Lahab اللهب and Masad المسد . It takes its name from verse 1 and 5 where the word "اللهب" and "المسد" meaning "The Flame" and "Palm Fiber" appears respectively. This Surah was revealed in Mecca most probably in a later stage of Muhammad's preaching in Mecca when persecution of him and his followers had started.
FROM SAHIH INTERNATIONAL;His wealth will not avail him or that which he gained.

492.

The pre-Islamic period is known as

A.

Jahillyyah

B.

Sunnah

C.

Mujahidun

D.

Al-Bait

Correct answer is A

Jahiliyyah (Arabic: ‏جَاهِلِيَّة‎‎ jāhilīyah, "ignorance") is an Islamic concept referring to the period of time and state of affairs in Arabia before the advent of Islam in 610 CE.It is often translated as the "Age of Ignorance".

493.

The only Sūrah in the Glorious Qur'an which must be recited in every obligatory prayer is

A.

al-Baqārah

B.

al-Alaq

C.

al-Fātīhah

D.

al-Ikhlās

Correct answer is C

Al-Fātiḥah (Arabic: الْفَاتِحَة‎, "The Opening" or "The Opener") is the first chapter (sūrah) of the Quran. Its seven verses (āyāt) are a prayer for the guidance, lordship, and mercy of God.
This chapter has an essential role in Islamic prayer (salāt). The primary literal meaning of the expression "al-Fātiḥah" is "The Opener," which could refer to this Surah being "the opener of the Book" (Fātiḥat al-kitāb), to its being the first Surah recited in full in every prayer cycle (rakʿah), or to the manner in which it serves as an opening for many functions in everyday Islamic life.

494.

In the Islamic belief system, the opposite of Tawhīd is

A.

Shukr

B.

Qadā

C.

Shirk

D.

Qadar

Correct answer is C

In Islam, shirk is the sin of idolatry or polytheism. It means ascribing to, or the establishment of, partners placed beside Allah. It is termed Tawhid. Mušrikūn مشركون are those who practice shirk, which literally means "association" and refers to accepting other gods and divinities alongside God

495.

"wa laa antum abidoona ma a'bud"

The expression above appears in Sūrat al - Kāfirūn

A.

four times

B.

once

C.

three times

D.

twice

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.