Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 1
Which of the following Suwar reminds about the grave?
- A. ‘Ādiyāt
- B. ‘Aṣr
- C. Fīl
- D. Mā‘ūn
Explanation
Sūratut-Takāthur warns about heaping up worldly things until one visits the graves.
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Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 2
The third verse of Sūratul Mā‘ūn is
- A. Alladhīna hum an ṣalātihim sahūn.
- B. Alladhīna hum yurā’ūn.
- C. Ara’aytalladhī yukadh dhibu biddīn
- D. Walā yahuḍḍu ‘alā ṭa‘āmil miskīn.Correct
Explanation
The order is: v1 Ara’aytalladhī yukadhdhibu biddīn; v2 Fadhālikalladhī yadu‘‘ul yatīm; v3 Walā yahuḍḍu ‘alā ṭa‘āmil miskīn.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 3
How many verses are in Sūratul Kāfirūn?
- A. 3
- B. 4
- C. 5
- D. 6Correct
Explanation
Sūratul Kāfirūn has 6 verses.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 4
The importance of ____ is mentioned in Sūratul ‘Aṣr.
- A. knowledge
- B. migration
- C. timeCorrect
- D. trade
Explanation
‘Aṣr begins by swearing by time (al-‘Aṣr), stressing its importance.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 5
Seeking for knowledge is emphasized in Sūratul
- A. ‘Alaq.Correct
- B. Falaq.
- C. Ikhlās.
- D. Naṣr.
Explanation
The first revelation, Sūratul ‘Alaq, begins with ‘Iqra’ (Read), emphasising knowledge.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 6
The compilation of Qur’ān was suggested by
- A. Abū Hurayrah.
- B. ‘Aliyu.
- C. ‘Ubay bn Ka‘ab.
- D. ‘Umar.Correct
Explanation
After many huffāz died at Yamāmah, ‘Umar advised Abū Bakr to compile the Qur’ān.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 7
Sūratul Fīl describes the
- A. attack on the Ka’bah.Correct
- B. birth of the Prophet (SAW).
- C. conquest of Makkah.
- D. migration to Madīnah.
Explanation
Sūratul Fīl tells of Abrahah’s elephant army that attacked the Ka‘bah.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 8
Bi’anna rabbaka awḥā lahā is a verse in Sūratul
- A. ‘Aṣr.
- B. Ḍuḥā.
- C. Fīl.
- D. Shams.
Explanation
Zalzalah, verse 5.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 9
Sūratul Kāfirūn takes its name from the ____ verse.
- A. 1stCorrect
- B. 2nd
- C. 3rd
- D. 4th
Explanation
The name is taken from the first verse: ‘Qul yā ayyuhal kāfirūn’.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 10
The teaching of Sūratun Nās is
- A. believe in angel.
- B. believe in the hereafter.
- C. helping the poor.
- D. seeking Allāh’s protection.Correct
Explanation
Sūratun Nās teaches seeking refuge with Allāh from the whisperings of Satan.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 11
The revelation of Qur’ān started in the year
- A. 570 CE
- B. 610CE.Correct
- C. 619 CE
- D. 622 CE
Explanation
The first revelation came in 610 CE in the cave of Ḥirā’.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 12
Which of the following materials was not used in the preservation of Qur’ān?
- A. Bones
- B. Leaves
- C. PapersCorrect
- D. Skins
Explanation
The Companions wrote on bones, palm leaves, skins and stones; paper was not used at that time.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 13
Al-Qur’ān was revealed in ____ language.
- A. ArabicCorrect
- B. Aramaic
- C. Greek
- D. Hebrew
Explanation
Arabic.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 14
Al-Qur’ān was revealed in the night of
- A. ‘Arafāt.
- B. ‘Āshūrā.
- C. ‘Eīd.
- D. Qadr.Correct
Explanation
Laylatul-Qadr (Qur’ān 97:1).
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 15
The standardization of Qur’ān took place during the reign of ____.
- A. Abū Bakr
- B. ‘Aliyu
- C. Mu’āwiyah
- D. ‘Umar
Explanation
‘Uthmān had copies made in one dialect and sent to the provinces.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 16
Sūratul Masad got its name from the ____ verse.
- A. 1st
- B. 2nd
- C. 3rd
- D. 4th
Explanation
The word ‘masad’ appears in the 5th (last) verse.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 17
Which of the following Suwar was revealed in Madīnah?
- A. ‘Alaq
- B. ‘Aṣr
- C. Kawthar
- D. Nās
Explanation
Sūratun Naṣr is Madīnan; the others are Makkan.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 18
There are ____ modes of revelation.
- A. 2
- B. 3
- C. 4Correct
- D. 5
Explanation
The commonly taught modes are four (true dreams, Jibrīl in human form, the ringing-bell sound, and speech from behind a veil/directly).
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 19
The compilation of Qur’ān was done during the time of Caliph
- A. Abū Bakr (RA).Correct
- B. ‘Aliyu (RA).
- C. Mu’āwiyah (RA).
- D. ‘Umar (RA).
Explanation
The first compilation into one volume was under Abū Bakr.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 20
The word al-Fatḥ in Sūratun Naṣr means the ____.
- A. crowd
- B. help
- C. mercy
- D. prayer
Explanation
Al-Fatḥ means the victory (conquest of Makkah).
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 21
The last verse of Sūratun Naṣr encourages one to
- A. accept the truth.
- B. give sacrifices.
- C. look for help.
- D. reject idols.
Explanation
‘…wastaghfirhu’: seek His forgiveness.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 22
The first chapter of the Qur’ān is
- A. ‘Alaq.
- B. Baqqarah.
- C. Fātiḥah.Correct
- D. Nās.
Explanation
Sūratul Fātiḥah is the opening chapter.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 23
Sūratul Zalzalah contains ____ verses.
- A. 5
- B. 6
- C. 7
- D. 8Correct
Explanation
It has 8 verses.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 24
Walasawfa yu‘ṭīka Rabbuka fatarḍā is in Sūratul
- A. ‘Ādiyāt.
- B. Ḍuḥā.Correct
- C. Inshirah.
- D. Layl.
Explanation
Ḍuḥā (93:5).
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 25
Which of the following vitiates Wuḍū’?
- A. Coughing
- B. Laughing
- C. Running
- D. Sneezing
Explanation
Passing urine nullifies ablution.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 26
Tayammum can be vitiated by ____.
- A. sneezing
- B. stoolingCorrect
- C. sweating
- D. talking
Explanation
Whatever breaks wuḍū’ (such as passing stool) also breaks tayammum.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 27
Which of the following is an obligatory prayer?
- A. Ḍuḥā
- B. ‘Eīd
- C. SubhCorrect
- D. Tarāwīḥ
Explanation
Subh (Fajr) is one of the five obligatory prayers.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 28
Walking between Safā and Marwah is
- A. Iḥrām.
- B. Sa’y.Correct
- C. Talbiyyah.
- D. Ṭawāf.
Explanation
Sa‘y.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 29
‘Eīdul Fitr marks the end of ____.
- A. Rajab
- B. RamaḍānCorrect
- C. Ṣafar
- D. Sha’bān
Explanation
Eīdul-Fitr marks the end of the Ramaḍān fast.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 30
Washing the legs to the ankle is ____ in ablution.
- A. FarḍCorrect
- B. Makrūḥ
- C. Mandūb
- D. Mustaḥāb
Explanation
Washing the feet to the ankles is obligatory (farḍ) in wuḍū’.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 31
Subḥāna Rabbiyal ‘Azīm wa biḥamdihī is recited in ____ position.
- A. bowingCorrect
- B. first sitting
- C. prostrating
- D. second sitting
Explanation
It is recited in rukū‘ (bowing).
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 32
‘Eīdul Aḍḥā prayer has ____ Raka’āt.
- A. 2Correct
- B. 3
- C. 4
- D. 5
Explanation
Two raka‘āt.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 33
Ṣalātul Kusūf is the prayer for
- A. deceased.
- B. draught.
- C. moon eclipse.
- D. rain.
Explanation
Kusūf is the solar eclipse prayer (khusūf is lunar).
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 34
Which of the following is not a source of Islamic law?
- A. Ḥadīth
- B. Ijmā’
- C. Qiyās
- D. Qur’ān
Explanation
Tārīkh (history) is not a source of sharī‘ah.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 35
Ṭahārah simply means
- A. ablution.
- B. cleanliness.Correct
- C. pilgrimage.
- D. purification.
Explanation
Ṭahārah literally means cleanliness.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 36
Which of the following prayers has two Raka’āt?
- A. ‘Aṣr
- B. ‘Ishā’
- C. Maghrib
- D. ṢubḥCorrect
Explanation
Ṣubḥ has two raka‘āt.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 37
The prayer that has only loud recitation is
- A. Aṣr.
- B. ‘Ishā’.
- C. Maghrib.
- D. Ṣubḥ.Correct
Explanation
Ṣubḥ is recited aloud in both raka‘āt; ‘Aṣr/Zuhr are silent and Maghrib/‘Ishā’ are mixed.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 38
The call to prayer is done by ____.
- A. Amīr
- B. Hāfīz
- C. Imām
- D. Mu‘addhinCorrect
Explanation
The mu’addhin.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 39
The act of washing whole body in purification is ____.
- A. GhuslCorrect
- B. Istijmār
- C. Istinjā
- D. Tayammum
Explanation
Ghusl.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 40
Ṣalātul Qaṣr should be observed on ____ prayer.
- A. ‘Eīd
- B. Jumu‘ah
- C. Maghrib
- D. Ṣubḥ
Explanation
Shortening (qaṣr) applies to four-raka‘āt prayers; of the options only Zuhr qualifies.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 41
Mīqāt is a place of
- A. assuming Iḥrām.Correct
- B. removing Iḥrām.
- C. slaughtering of Hadayah.
- D. taking Zamzam.
Explanation
Mīqāt is the boundary where pilgrims enter the state of iḥrām.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 42
Divorce that is paid by the wife is ____.
- A. Faskh
- B. Khul’Correct
- C. Lī’ān
- D. Mubāra‘ah
Explanation
In khul‘ the wife pays compensation to obtain divorce.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 43
Divorce by court order is ____.
- A. FaskhCorrect
- B. Khul’
- C. Lī’ān
- D. Mubāra‘ah
Explanation
Faskh is annulment by the court.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 44
The maximum number of wives to marry is ____.
- A. five
- B. fourCorrect
- C. six
- D. three
Explanation
Four (Qur’ān 4:3).
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 45
The obligatory fast is observed in the month of ____.
- A. Rajab
- B. RamaḍānCorrect
- C. Ṣafar
- D. Sha’bān
Explanation
Ramaḍān.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 46
Ḥājj is compulsory only for ____ muslim.
- A. abledCorrect
- B. aged
- C. learned
- D. strong
Explanation
Ḥajj is obligatory only for those able (physically and financially).
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 47
Sujūdus Sahwi is performed to
- A. change the mode of prayer.
- B. correct an error in prayer.Correct
- C. decrease the number of Raka’āt.
- D. increase the number of Sujūd.
Explanation
Prostration of forgetfulness corrects mistakes made in prayer.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 48
Postnatal bleeding is ____.
- A. Haydah
- B. Istiḥāḍah
- C. Janābah
- D. Janāzah
Explanation
Nifās.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 49
Al-Khāliq means the ____.
- A. Almighty
- B. CreatorCorrect
- C. Guardian
- D. Holy
Explanation
Creator.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 50
The number of prophets (AS) mentioned in the Qur’ān is ____.
- A. 20
- B. 25Correct
- C. 30
- D. 35
Explanation
Twenty-five prophets are named in the Qur’ān.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 51
Who among the following is a Prophet?
- A. ‘Atīd
- B. AyyūbCorrect
- C. Jibrīl
- D. Mālik
Explanation
Ayyūb (Job) is a prophet; the others are angels.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 52
Which of the following is a pillar of Islām?
- A. Adhkār
- B. Qadr
- C. Ṣadaqah
- D. ṢawmCorrect
Explanation
Ṣawm (fasting) is the fourth pillar.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 53
The angel incharge of paradise is ____.
- A. Isrāfīl
- B. Mālik
- C. Munkar
- D. Raqīb
Explanation
Riḍwān.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 54
At-Tawrah was revealed to Prophet
- A. Ādam (AS).
- B. Ibrāhīm (AS).
- C. ‘Isā (AS).
- D. Mūsā (AS).Correct
Explanation
Mūsā (Moses).
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 55
The last article of faith is belief in ____.
- A. Allāh
- B. Angels
- C. Books
- D. Messengers
Explanation
The six articles end with belief in Qadr (divine decree).
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 56
Allāh (SWT) has ____ beautiful names.
- A. 95
- B. 96
- C. 97
- D. 98
Explanation
Ninety-nine.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 57
Al-Ḥakīm means the ____.
- A. Beneficent
- B. Fashioner
- C. Guardian
- D. Merciful
Explanation
Al-Ḥakīm means the All-Wise.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 58
Prophet Ādam (AS) was created from ____.
- A. blood
- B. fire
- C. light
- D. mudCorrect
Explanation
Clay/mud.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 59
The leader of angels is ____.
- A. Isrāfīl
- B. JibrīlCorrect
- C. Mālik
- D. Mīkā’īl
Explanation
Jibrīl.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 60
The angel incharge of sustenance is ____.
- A. ‘Atīd
- B. Isrāfīl
- C. Mālik
- D. Mīkā’īlCorrect
Explanation
Mīkā’īl.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 61
Actions are judged according to the intentions is part of Ḥadīth ____ of an-Nawawī’s collection.
- A. 1Correct
- B. 2
- C. 3
- D. 4
Explanation
This is the opening Ḥadīth of an-Nawawī’s Forty Ḥadīth, so it is Ḥadīth 1.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 62
Ḥadīth one of an-Nawawī’s collection was narrated by
- A. Abū Hurayrah.
- B. ‘Ā’ishah bint Abī Bakr.
- C. Anas bn Mālik.
- D. ‘Umar bn Khaṭṭāb.Correct
Explanation
The first Ḥadīth (‘Actions are by intentions’) is narrated by ‘Umar bn al-Khaṭṭāb.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 63
Ḥadīth five of an-Nawawī’s collection warns against ____.
- A. backbiting
- B. gambling
- C. innovationCorrect
- D. show off
Explanation
Ḥadīth 5 warns: whoever introduces into this affair of ours what is not part of it will have it rejected, i.e. innovation (bid‘ah).
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 64
The perfection of one’s Islām is leaving that which does not concern him. The above Ḥadīth teaches ____.
- A. affection
- B. brotherhood
- C. humility
- D. noninterferenceCorrect
Explanation
Leaving what does not concern one means not interfering in others’ affairs.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 65
Ḥasan means ____ Ḥadīth.
- A. fabricated
- B. genuine
- C. goodCorrect
- D. sound
Explanation
Ḥasan literally means good.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 66
Aṣ-Ṣiḥāḥu Sittah means the six ____ of Ḥadīth.
- A. authentic collectionsCorrect
- B. collections
- C. good collections
- D. narrations
Explanation
The six books of Ḥadīth regarded as authentic.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 67
Imam Muslim was one of the students of ____.
- A. Abū Dāwūd
- B. BukhariCorrect
- C. Ibn Mājah
- D. Muslim
Explanation
Imām Muslim studied under Imām al-Bukhārī.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 68
Complete this part of Ḥadīth, Wafī buḍ’i aḥadikum ____.
- A. kaffāratun
- B. ṣadaqatunCorrect
- C. ṣalātun
- D. ṣawmum
Explanation
The Ḥadīth says: ‘…and in the intimacy of one of you there is a ṣadaqah.’
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 69
Wa khāliqin nāsa bi Khuluqin ḥasanin, as part of Ḥadīth 18 of an-Nawawī’s collection, teaches ____.
- A. almsgiving to widows
- B. good conductCorrect
- C. observance of fast
- D. performance of prayer
Explanation
‘Treat people with good character’ teaches good conduct.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 70
Silent approval of the Prophet (SAW) is regarded as part of ____.
- A. ḤadīthCorrect
- B. Ijmā’
- C. Ijtihād
- D. Qiyās
Explanation
Taqrīr (silent approval) is one of the three forms of Ḥadīth (saying, action, approval).
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 71
The theme of Ḥadīth three of an-Nawawī’s collection is on ____.
- A. charity
- B. good intention
- C. Jihād
- D. pillars of IslāmCorrect
Explanation
Ḥadīth 3 (‘Islām is built on five’) is about the pillars of Islām.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 72
Da‘mā yarī buka, ilā mālā yarībuka guards one against ____.
- A. bribery
- B. corruption
- C. doubtfulnessCorrect
- D. enmity
Explanation
‘Leave what makes you doubt for what does not’ guards against doubtfulness.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 73
The most sound collectors of Ḥadīth are Bukharī and ____.
- A. Abū Dāwūd
- B. Ibn Mājah
- C. Imām Mālik
- D. MuslimCorrect
Explanation
Bukhārī and Muslim compiled the two most authentic collections (Ṣaḥīḥayn).
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 74
Imām Muslim was born in the year ____.
- A. 190 A.H.
- B. 195 A.H.
- C. 201 A.H.Correct
- D. 209 A.H.
Explanation
He was born about 204 A.H.; of the options 201 A.H. is the closest.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 75
Fal yukrim ḍayfahū in Ḥadīth fifteen of an-Nawawī’s collection, means he should
- A. be mindful of his statement.
- B. honour his guest.Correct
- C. honour his neighbour.
- D. keep silent.
Explanation
‘Dayf’ means guest, so the phrase means he should honour his guest.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 76
The content of Ḥadīth means
- A. aḍ-Ḍa‘īf.
- B. al-Ḥasān.
- C. al-Isnād.
- D. al-Matn.Correct
Explanation
The text of a Ḥadīth is called al-Matn.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 77
The chains of Ḥadīth refers to ____.
- A. aḍ-Ḍa‘īf.
- B. al-Ḥasān.
- C. al-Isnād.Correct
- D. al-Matn.
Explanation
The chain of narrators is al-Isnād.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 78
Ḥadīth narrated by the Prophet (SAW) from his Lord is Ḥadīthul
- A. Gharīb.
- B. Mursal.
- C. Nabawīy.
- D. Qudsī.Correct
Explanation
A Ḥadīth Qudsī is narrated by the Prophet from Allāh.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 79
According to Ḥadīth 7 of an-Nawawī’s collection, Religion is sincerity to the following except
- A. Allāh.
- B. angel.Correct
- C. books.
- D. Leaders.
Explanation
Religion is sincerity to Allāh, His Book, His Messenger, the leaders and the common Muslims; angels are not included.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 80
Aṭṭuhuru shaṭrul īmān, is translated as Purification is half of
- A. ablution.
- B. cleanliness.
- C. faith.Correct
- D. prayer.
Explanation
‘Purification is half of faith.’
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 81
The authentic Ḥadīth is
- A. aḍ-Ḍa‘īf.
- B. al-Ḥasan.
- C. al-Mashhur.
- D. al-Mursal.
Explanation
Authentic = Ṣaḥīḥ.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 82
Ḥadīth literally means ____.
- A. actions
- B. approvals
- C. projections
- D. reportCorrect
Explanation
Ḥadīth means report/speech/narration.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 83
Ḥadīth is classified into ____.
- A. five
- B. four
- C. six
- D. threeCorrect
Explanation
Ṣaḥīḥ, Ḥasan and Ḍa‘īf: three classes.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 84
Ḥadīth has ____ parts.
- A. 2Correct
- B. 3
- C. 4
- D. 5
Explanation
Two parts: Isnād (chain) and Matn (text).
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 85
The first wife of the Prophet (SAW) was ____.
- A. ‘Ā’ishah
- B. Hafsah
- C. Juwayrīyyah
- D. KhadījahCorrect
Explanation
Khadījah bint Khuwaylid.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 86
Who was the youngest among the wives of the prophet (SAW)?
- A. ‘Ā’ishahCorrect
- B. Hafsah
- C. Juwayriyyah
- D. Khadījah
Explanation
‘Ā’ishah was the youngest.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 87
The treaty between the Quraysh and the Muslims took place at ____.
- A. Badr
- B. HudaybiyyahCorrect
- C. Hunayn
- D. Khaybar
Explanation
Treaty of Hudaybiyyah.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 88
The Farewell pilgrimage took place in the ____ year A.H.
- A. 7th
- B. 8th
- C. 9th
- D. 10thCorrect
Explanation
10 A.H.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 89
Hamzah (RA) was martyred at the Battle of ____.
- A. Badr
- B. Hunayn
- C. Khandaq
- D. Tabūk
Explanation
Uḥud (3 A.H.).
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 90
The father of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) died
- A. after migration to Abyssinia.
- B. after migration to Madīnah.
- C. after the birth of the Prophet (SAW).
- D. before the birth of the Prophet (SAW).Correct
Explanation
‘Abdullāh died before the Prophet was born (in the common account).
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 91
Khulafā’ur Rashidūn are ____ in number.
- A. 2
- B. 3
- C. 4Correct
- D. 5
Explanation
Abū Bakr, ‘Umar, ‘Uthmān and ‘Alī: four.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 92
Who was the third Khalīfah?
- A. Abū Bakr bn Abī Quhāfah.
- B. ‘Aliyu bn Abī Ṭālib.
- C. Mu’āwiyah bn Abī Sufyān.
- D. ‘Umar bn Khaṭṭāb.
Explanation
‘Uthmān bn ‘Affān.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 93
The Prophet (SAW) lived in Madīnah for ____.
- A. 10 yearsCorrect
- B. 11 years
- C. 12 years
- D. 13 years
Explanation
From the Hijrah (622 CE) to his death (632 CE): 10 years.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 94
The King that attempted to destroy the Ka‘bah was ____.
- A. AbrahahCorrect
- B. Kisrā
- C. Muqawqis
- D. Negus
Explanation
Abrahah of Yemen (the Year of the Elephant).
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 95
The conquest of Makkah took place in the ____ year A.H.
- A. 6th
- B. 7th
- C. 8thCorrect
- D. 9th
Explanation
8 A.H.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 96
The Prophet (SAW) was from Banū
- A. Asad.
- B. Hāshim.Correct
- C. Makhzum.
- D. Nawfal.
Explanation
Banū Hāshim of Quraysh.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 97
The name of Yathrib after Hijrah is ____.
- A. Kūfa
- B. MadīnahCorrect
- C. Makkah
- D. Shām
Explanation
Madīnah.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 98
Which of the following battles was fought in the second year after Hijrah?
- A. BadrCorrect
- B. Hunayn
- C. Khandaq
- D. Tabūk
Explanation
Badr was in 2 A.H.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 99
The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah was in the ____ year A.H.
- A. 6thCorrect
- B. 8th
- C. 9th
- D. 10th
Explanation
6 A.H.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 100
Abū Ṭālib was ____ to the Prophet (SAW).
- A. a brother in-law
- B. a father
- C. a father in-law
- D. a grandfather
Explanation
Paternal uncle.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 101
The battle fought by digging the ditch round Madīnah is ____.
- A. Badr
- B. Hunayn
- C. KhandaqCorrect
- D. Khaybar
Explanation
Khandaq (the Trench).
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 102
The first woman to be martyred in Islām as ____.
- A. Asmā’u
- B. Nusaybah
- C. Rumaysā’
- D. SumayyahCorrect
Explanation
Sumayyah bint Khayyāṭ, mother of ‘Ammār.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 103
The second Khalīfah was ____.
- A. Abū Bakr
- B. ‘Aliyu
- C. Mu’āwiyah
- D. ‘UmarCorrect
Explanation
‘Umar bn al-Khaṭṭāb.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 104
Ḥafsah, the Prophet’s (SAW) wife, was a daughter to ____.
- A. Abū Bakr
- B. Abū Sufyān
- C. ‘Aliyu
- D. ‘UmarCorrect
Explanation
Ḥafsah bint ‘Umar.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 105
The Prophet (SAW) had ____ children.
- A. 4
- B. 5
- C. 6
- D. 7Correct
Explanation
Qāsim, ‘Abdullāh, Ibrāhīm, Zaynab, Ruqayyah, Umm Kulthūm and Fāṭimah: seven.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 106
The Islamic mission took the period of ____ in Makkah before Hijrah.
- A. 10 years
- B. 11 years
- C. 13 yearsCorrect
- D. 16 years
Explanation
13 years.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 107
Prophet Muḥammad (SAW) was a grandson to Prophet ____.
- A. ‘Īsā (AS)
- B. Ayyūb (AS)
- C. Ismā‘īl (AS)Correct
- D. Mūsā (AS)
Explanation
He descended from Ismā‘īl (AS).
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 108
The Sokoto caliphate was founded in ____ century.
- A. 16th
- B. 17th
- C. 18th
- D. 19thCorrect
Explanation
Founded in 1804 by Shehu Usman dan Fodio.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 109
Eighty lashes is the punishment for ____.
- A. adultery
- B. fornication
- C. slanderingCorrect
- D. smoking
Explanation
Qadhf (false accusation) carries 80 lashes (Qur’ān 24:4).
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 110
Which of the following offences attracts capital punishment?
- A. Cheating
- B. Insulting
- C. Lying
- D. Smoking
Explanation
Stealing is the only hudūd offence among the options (strictly the penalty is amputation, so this is the nearest option).
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 111
Aṣ-Ṣabr means ____.
- A. honesty
- B. justice
- C. patienceCorrect
- D. sympathy
Explanation
Patience.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 112
Surely the extravagant are associates of the ____.
- A. angels
- B. devilsCorrect
- C. jinns
- D. messengers
Explanation
Qur’ān 17:27: the wasteful are brothers of the devils.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 113
The disadvantage of lying in the society include loss of ____.
- A. followership
- B. humility
- C. intelligence
- D. respectCorrect
Explanation
Liars lose respect and trust.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 114
Islām encourages ____.
- A. brotherhoodCorrect
- B. ethnicity
- C. nationalism
- D. racism
Explanation
Islām encourages brotherhood.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 115
Bribery and corruption are ____.
- A. Ḥalāl
- B. ḤarāmCorrect
- C. Jā’iz
- D. Makrūḥ
Explanation
Forbidden (ḥarām).
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 116
It is Ḥarām to eat ____.
- A. cow
- B. donkeyCorrect
- C. goat
- D. duck
Explanation
Donkey meat is forbidden.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 117
Islām teaches us to say ____ before our meal.
- A. Alḥamdulil Lāh
- B. Allāhu Akbar
- C. Bismil LāhCorrect
- D. Māshā’ Allāh
Explanation
‘Bismillāh’ is said before eating.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 118
A Muslim is expected to say ____ when leaving the toilet.
- A. Allāhu Akbar
- B. Astagfirul Lāh
- C. GhufrānakCorrect
- D. Ḥasbunal Lāh
Explanation
‘Ghufrānak’ (Your forgiveness) is said on leaving the toilet.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 119
Salām is recommended when a muslim ____.
- A. enters the toilet
- B. leaves the toilet
- C. meets a fellow muslimCorrect
- D. starts eating
Explanation
Greeting with salām is for meeting fellow Muslims.
Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 120
The basic quality of a leader is ____.
- A. eloquence
- B. intelligence
- C. justiceCorrect
- D. strength
Explanation
Justice is the basic quality of a leader.
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