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Post-UTME Islamic Religious Studies Past Questions

Real Post-UTME Islamic Religious Studies past questions, each with the correct answer and a worked solution. Below are 8 to work through free — no account needed.

8 Post-UTME Islamic Religious Studies questions with answers

Question 1

During the migration to Madinah (Hijrah), Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and his companion Abu Bakr stopped in the cave of Thawr for several days. What was the main significance of this event in Islamic history?

  1. a.It demonstrated the importance of patience and trust in Allah's protection during adversity.
  2. b.It marked the first public call to prayer in Madinah by Bilal.
  3. c.It was when the Muslims signed the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah.
  4. d.It was the occasion of the Battle of Badr.

Solution

The main significance of the cave incident was the demonstration of patience and reliance on Allah despite danger, reflecting key Islamic values; many students confuse this with later events such as Bilal's first adhan in Madinah (option 1), but that happened after arrival, not during the Hijrah.

Question 2

During the early Islamic period in Makkah, Muslims faced severe persecution and were forced to worship in secret. Which of the following best explains why the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) advised some Muslims to migrate to Abyssinia during this time?

  1. a.Abyssinia was a neighbouring Arab land where trade was easy for Muslims.
  2. b.The ruler of Abyssinia was known for his justice and religious tolerance.
  3. c.Muslims could spread Islam more successfully in Abyssinia than in Makkah.
  4. d.Abyssinia offered Muslims wealth and political power unavailable in Makkah.

Solution

The Prophet advised migration to Abyssinia because its Christian king, the Negus, was renowned for his justice and tolerance, ensuring Muslims could practise their faith freely. The most tempting wrong option is option 2, which assumes the purpose was da’wah (spreading Islam), but at that stage, the migration’s primary motive was to seek safety from persecution, not proselytisation.

Question 3

During the Farewell Sermon (Khutbatul Wada'), Prophet Muhammad (SAW) emphasized the equality of all Muslims and the rights of individuals. A Muslim trader witnesses his business partner cheating a non-Muslim customer by shortchanging them. According to the principles outlined in the Prophet's sermon and general teachings in Islamic ethics, which is the MOST appropriate action the Muslim trader should take?

  1. a.Correct his partner and ensure the non-Muslim customer receives full rights, as justice should be upheld for all.
  2. b.Report the incident to the local Islamic authority but take no further action personally.
  3. c.Remain silent since dealing with non-Muslims is less important than with fellow Muslims.
  4. d.Apologize to the customer privately but do not confront the business partner to avoid conflict.

Solution

The Prophet’s Farewell Sermon declares all humans as equals and emphasizes justice, regardless of religion. Therefore, the trader should correct the partner openly and ensure justice is done. Option 3 is tempting but wrong; Islamic ethics demand justice for all, not just Muslims, and discrimination is condemned in the sermon.

Question 4

During the early days of Islam in Makkah, the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and his followers faced strong opposition from the Quraysh. Which of the following actions did the Prophet (SAW) consistently choose to respond to this hostility?

  1. a.He promoted patience and peaceful endurance among his followers.
  2. b.He immediately instructed his followers to fight back with equal force.
  3. c.He left Makkah and never returned after the first confrontation.
  4. d.He publicly cursed the Quraysh leaders in every gathering.

Solution

The Prophet (SAW) urged patience and peaceful endurance in response to the Quraysh hostility, teaching to bear hardships with faith. A common misconception is that he instructed his followers to fight back early on, but armed resistance only began after they migrated to Madinah and were permitted by revelation.

Question 5

During the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah, the Quraysh and the Muslims agreed on several terms, including that the Muslims would return to Medina and not perform Umrah that year. Despite this apparent disadvantage, Prophet Muhammad accepted the terms. Which lesson about Islamic ethics can best be inferred from the Prophet’s acceptance of the treaty?

  1. a.Patience and upholding agreements are more valued than immediate victory.
  2. b.Muslims should never accept any terms that seem to weaken their position.
  3. c.The only solution to conflict is to resort to physical confrontation.
  4. d.Breaking agreements is justified if it serves a beneficial outcome.

Solution

The Prophet’s acceptance of the treaty shows patience and respect for agreements, even when the terms seem unfavorable, reflecting key Islamic values. The option that suggests never accepting disadvantageous terms is incorrect because Islam encourages wisdom and fulfillment of promises, as shown in this event.

Question 6

In Islamic belief, which of the following best describes the concept of Tawhid as taught in the Qur’an?

  1. a.The confirmation that Allah is One and has no partner in His divinity or attributes.
  2. b.The recognition that humans should associate partners with Allah in worship.
  3. c.The belief that prophets possess divine qualities just like Allah.
  4. d.The acceptance that Allah created the world and then abandoned it to run on its own.

Solution

Tawhid is the fundamental Islamic concept affirming the oneness and uniqueness of Allah, with no partners or equals. The most tempting distractor, option 3, is wrong because prophets, while honored, do not share any divine qualities with Allah in Islamic theology.

Question 7

Zainab borrows a piece of cloth from her friend Fatima, intending to return it after a wedding. According to Islamic teachings on trust (amanah), what is the MOST appropriate action for Zainab if the cloth is accidentally damaged beyond repair while in her care?

  1. a.She must compensate Fatima for the value of the cloth since it was destroyed while in her custody.
  2. b.She is not responsible and does not need to compensate since the damage was accidental.
  3. c.She should replace the cloth only if Fatima demands it; otherwise, no action is necessary.
  4. d.She must ask Fatima for forgiveness but is not obliged to offer compensation.

Solution

Islamic law teaches that borrowed property (ariyah) is a trust, and if it is destroyed or damaged through no fault but while in the borrower’s care, compensation is required. The most tempting distractor is option 1, which suggests accident excuses responsibility, but amanah holds the borrower accountable for loss unless proven otherwise.

Question 8

During Hajj, certain acts are prohibited while in the state of Ihram. Musa, a pilgrim, accidentally trimmed one of his fingernails while in Ihram and seeks guidance on the required action. Which of the following is the appropriate step he must take according to Islamic rules?

  1. a.He must offer a sacrifice (Dam) for atonement.
  2. b.He should fast for three days or feed six needy persons as expiation.
  3. c.He must repeat his Umrah before performing Hajj.
  4. d.He should seek forgiveness and repeat the act after Hajj.

Solution

Trimming the nails in Ihram is a minor violation requiring a compensatory act: fasting three days or feeding six needy persons, as specified in Qur'an 2:196. A sacrifice (Dam) is required for more serious infringements; many students confuse these rulings and incorrectly think any violation needs a Dam.

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