pls what are the possible questions for irs in jamb 2026?

Pdav80119

4 months ago

Here’s a set of 15 possible JAMB-style MCQs for IRS with answers and brief explanations:
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) – Practice Questions
1. Who was the first Caliph after Prophet Muhammad (SAW)?
A) Ali ibn Abi Talib
B) Umar ibn al-Khattab
C) Abu Bakr Siddiq
D) Uthman ibn Affan
Answer: C
Abu Bakr became the first Caliph after the death of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
2. What is the meaning of ‘Islam’?
A) Peace only
B) Submission to Allah
C) Prayer
D) Charity
Answer: B
Islam means submission or surrender to the will of Allah.
3. Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?
A) Shahada
B) Zakat
C) Jihad
D) Salat
Answer: C
The Five Pillars: Shahada, Salat, Zakat, Sawm, Hajj. Jihad is important but not a Pillar.
4. The Qur’an was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (SAW) through:
A) Angel Mikail
B) Angel Jibreel
C) Prophet Isa
D) Prophet Musa
Answer: B
Angel Jibreel (Gabriel) delivered the Qur’an to the Prophet.
5. Which Surah is known as the heart of the Qur’an?
A) Al-Fatiha
B) Yasin
C) Al-Baqarah
D) An-Nas
Answer: B
Surah Yasin is often called the heart of the Qur’an.
6. What is the meaning of Zakat?
A) Fasting
B) Prayer
C) Obligatory charity
D) Pilgrimage
Answer: C
Zakat is the compulsory charity given to the poor.
7. How many times is a Muslim required to pray daily?
A) 3
B) 5
C) 4
D) 2
Answer: B
Muslims pray five times daily: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha.
8. The Hijrah refers to:
A) Prophet Muhammad’s birth
B) Prophet Muhammad’s migration from Makkah to Madinah
C) Revelation of the Qur’an
D) Death of the Prophet
Answer: B
Hijrah marks the migration of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) from Makkah to Madinah.
9. Which of the following is considered the holiest city in Islam?
A) Madinah
B) Jerusalem
C) Makkah
D) Baghdad
Answer: C
Makkah is the holiest city and home to the Ka’aba.
10. Which month is Ramadan observed?
A) Shawwal
B) Dhul-Hijjah
C) Ramadan
D) Muharram
Answer: C
Fasting is observed during the month of Ramadan.
11. Which of the following is the holy book of Islam?
A) Bible
B) Torah
C) Qur’an
D) Vedas
Answer: C
The Qur’an is the holy scripture revealed to Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
12. What is the meaning of Sawm?
A) Charity
B) Prayer
C) Fasting
D) Pilgrimage
Answer: C
Sawm refers to fasting during Ramadan.
13. What is the ultimate purpose of life according to Islam?
A) Wealth accumulation
B) Worship Allah
C) Seeking knowledge only
D) Power
Answer: B
Life’s ultimate purpose is to worship Allah and live according to His guidance.
14. Which of these prophets is NOT mentioned in the Qur’an?
A) Musa
B) Isa
C) Zakariyya
D) Socrates
Answer: D
Socrates is not mentioned in the Qur’an; the others are.
15. Hajj is obligatory for a Muslim who is:
A) Rich and healthy
B) Only wealthy
C) Only male
D) Only young
Answer: A
Hajj is obligatory for Muslims who are physically and financially able to undertake the pilgrimage.