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.

11.

The prostration performed while reading the Qur'an is Sujud

A.

al-Qabli

B.

Sahw

C.

al-Ba'di

D.

at-Tilawah

Correct answer is D

The prostration of recitation(sujud tilawa) is a prostration(sujud) which occurs during the ritual Tilawa of Quran in Salah or outside it.

12.

The major teaching in Surah an-Nasr(Q. 110) is that

A.

after difficulty comes ease

B.

death is inevitable

C.

Islam has a bright future

D.

man must strive to succeed in life

Correct answer is C

Surah Nasr is one of the short surahs in the Quran that are known as Mufassalat. The surah praises Allah for leading numerous people to Islam. This surah is also known as "The Victory" as in the victory of Islam as it refers to the conquest of Mecca where Muslims beat the enemies of Islam.

13.

Imam Bukhari is to 870 C.E. as Imam Muslim is to

A.

892 C.E.

B.

886 C.E.

C.

875 C.E.

D.

888 C.E.

Correct answer is C

Imam Bukhari died in 870 C.E. while Imam Muslim died in 875 C.E.

14.

Which of the following is not a form of shirk according to the Qur'an?

A.

Atheism

B.

Monotheism

C.

Trinity

D.

Polytheism

Correct answer is B

Monotheism cannot be a form of shirk but its opposite. The religion of islam was built on the monotheistic principle.

15.

The number of rak'ah in the obligatory prayers of Friday is

A.

2

B.

18

C.

17

D.

15

Correct answer is D

Since Jummah is just two rakahs, the total will be 15 instead of 17.