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.

71.

Angel jibril brought revelation to the prophet (SAW) for a period of

A.

20 years

B.

21 years

C.

22 years

D.

23 years

Correct answer is D

Angel jibril brought revelation to the Prophet (S.A.W) for a period of 23 years. Muhammad was meditating in a cave on Mount Hira when he saw the Angel Jibril . The angel commanded him to recite the words before him.

72.

The battle of the ditch took place in

A.

610 C.E

B.

625 C.E

C.

627 C.E

D.

630 C.E

Correct answer is B

The battle of ditch took place in 625C.E . Battle of the Ditch, (ad 627), Arabic Al-Khandaq (The Ditch), an early Muslim victory that ultimately forced the Meccans to recognize the political and religious strength of the Muslim community in Medina.

73.

prophet muhammed (SAW) left Taif because

A.

Jews outnumbered the muslims

B.

People were not interested in his message

C.

Yahribithes had recalled him to their city

D.

early muslims had returned to Makkah

Correct answer is B

 

Prophet Muhammad ( SAW) left ta'if because people were not interested in his message.

74.

Muhammad ibn isma'il is the full name of imam

A.

Bukhari

B.

Hambal

C.

Muslim

D.

Tirmidhi

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

75.

Which of the following is not a concept of islamic brotherhood?

A.

Promoting selfishness

B.

teaching equality among muslims

C.

discouraging tribalism

D.

Spreading islamic virtues and ideals

Correct answer is A

The Qur'an encourages brotherhood in this ayah: "the believers are but brothers, so make settlement between your brothers. And fear Allah that you may receive His mercy."

76.

The highest form of revelation to prophet is

A.

Wahy

B.

Ru'ya

C.

Risalah

D.

kashf

Correct answer is A

 

wahy is the highest form of revelation to prophet. Wahy is the Arabic word for revelation. In Islamic context, it refers to the revelations of God (Arabic: Allah) to his prophets, for all humankind. In Islam, the Qur'an is considered a wahy given to Muhammad.

77.

Which of the following is a major function of Zakat?

A.

poverty reduction

B.

circulation of wealth

C.

making people happy

D.

Display of generosity

Correct answer is A

Poverty reduction is the major function of zakat. Zakat plays an important role in reducing poverty and promotes equitable sharing of wealth.

78.

The following religions existed in Ariabia before islam except

A.

Buddhism

B.

christianity

C.

judaism

D.

paganism

Correct answer is B

Buddhism did not seem to have viewed Islam as a rival religion.

79.

The source of shari'ah are

A.

Qur'an, tarikh, and Hadith

B.

Hadith, ijma', and Qur'an

C.

Hadith, Qur'an, and muwatta

D.

Qiyas, ijma' , Hidayah

Correct answer is B

The source of shari'ah are Hadith, ijma' and Qur'an. Various sources of Sharia are used by Islamic jurisprudence to elaborate the body of Islamic law.

80.

The most authentic Hadith collection is that is

A.

Malik b. Anas

B.

ibn majah

C.

an-Nasa'i

D.

al-Bukhari

Correct answer is D

 

The most authentic HADITH collection is al Bukhari.


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