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JAMB Islamic Studies (IRK) Past Questions & 2025 Study Guide

A topic-by-topic guide to JAMB Islamic Studies — covering Tauheed, Ibadah, history of Islam, Fiqh and Tajwid — with past questions and an AI mock builder to drill weak areas.

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Topics that show up every year

1. Tauheed & Articles of Faith

  • Six articles of faith (Iman) — recognise definitions and Quranic evidence.
  • Categories of Tauheed: Rububiyyah, Uluhiyyah, Asma' wa Sifat.
  • Shirk (its types, examples and consequences).

2. Ibadah (Acts of Worship)

  • Conditions, pillars and nullifiers of Salah, Sawm, Zakat and Hajj.
  • Wudu, Ghusl, Tayammum — when each is required.
  • Times of prayer and the rak'ahs in each.

3. History of Islam

  • Life of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) — Makkan and Madinan periods.
  • Major battles: Badr, Uhud, Khandaq, Khaybar, Hunayn.
  • The four Rightly Guided Caliphs and key achievements.

4. Quran & Hadith

  • Selected Surahs: Al-Fatiha, Al-Baqarah (key verses), Yasin, Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, An-Nas.
  • Major themes of revelation and order of compilation.
  • Famous Hadiths on intention (Niyyah), knowledge and good character.

5. Fiqh & Islamic Law

  • Sources of Shari'ah: Qur'an, Sunnah, Ijma', Qiyas.
  • Marriage, divorce and inheritance rulings.
  • Halal and Haram in food, dress and transactions.

6. Tajwid & Recitation

  • Rules of Noon Sakinah and Tanween (Idgham, Ikhfa, Iqlab, Izhar).
  • Madd (elongation) rules and where they apply.
  • Common recitation mistakes JAMB tests in identification questions.

Study tips that actually move your score

  • Memorise short Surahs verbatim — JAMB often tests verse identification.
  • Group the Caliphs by year and major achievement to avoid mixing them up.
  • Practise at least 40 past questions per sitting to build exam stamina.
  • Translate Arabic terms in your own words — comprehension beats rote.

Sample JAMB Islamic Studies question

Which of the following is NOT one of the conditions for the validity of Salah?

  1. Facing the Qiblah
  2. Wudu
  3. Reciting Surah Al-Fatiha aloud in every rak'ah
  4. Covering the 'awrah

Answer: C. Reciting aloud is only required in audible (Jahri) prayers.

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Frequently asked questions

Is JAMB Islamic Studies (IRK) hard?
Most candidates find it manageable when they consistently practise past questions. Topics repeat across years — Tauheed, Hadith, Fiqh, History of Islam and Tajwid show up almost every paper.
How many questions are in JAMB IRK?
JAMB Islamic Studies has 40 multiple-choice questions to answer in roughly 30 minutes, alongside your three other subjects.
Which JAMB IRK topics carry the most marks?
Tauheed and Ibadah (acts of worship), History of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), the Rightly Guided Caliphs, and selected Surahs (Al-Fatiha, Al-Baqarah, Yasin, etc.) appear most often.
Are 2024 and 2025 JAMB Islamic Studies past questions available?
Yes — recent JAMB IRK questions are included in our question bank. You can also generate AI-built mocks scoped to a specific year or topic.

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