NECO Islamic Studies (OBJ & Essay) Questions and Answers 2026
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*IRS ANSWER* 1–10: C C C D C D B D A A 11–20: D A A C C C D A B C 21–30: A D B C B D A A A C 31–40: C A D E C A B A A B 41–50: D A A A B D C E B D 51–60: A B A B B A A A A A *USE THIS IF URS IS RESHUFFLED 👇👇* 1. C – 'Umar bn Khattāb suggested the compilation of al-Qur'ān to Abū Bakr. 2. C – The Ḥadīth says religion is sincere advice (nasīḥah) to Allah, His Book, His Messenger, leaders, and believers (general Muslims). 3. C – Ḥadīth al-Qudsi is when the Prophet (SAW) reports from Allah (SWT). 4. D – Imām Abū Dāwūd was born in Sijistān (modern-day Iran/Afghanistan region). 5. C – Mandūb means desirable or recommended (not obligatory). 6. D – Second pillar of Islam is Salāt (prayer). Since not listed, Zakat is the closest available option. 7. D – Imām Mālik was born in 93 AH (approximately 6th AH among the given options). 8. B – Divorce initiated by the wife is called Khul' (though options are corrupted). 9. A – Ijmā' means consensus of Islamic scholars (the number 10 is likely a misprint in the question). 10. A – Angel in charge of rainfall is Mika'il (not listed, but A is the option given). 11. D – The function of the angel is to provide education? (Question corrupted — standard answer is provision of sustenance). 12. A – The 'Ulamā's main role is to teach Islamic knowledge. 13. A – A Muslim must believe in the Oneness of Allah (Tawḥīd). 14. C – Qadr means divine decree or predestination. 15. C – The last of the Rightly Guided Caliphs was 'Ali bn Abī Ṭālib. 16–25: Questions corrupted — standard answers based on Qur'ān and Sunnah. 26. D – Qur'ān commands kindness to parents (wālidayn). 27. A – Ḥadīth one of an-Nawawī is about intention (niyyah). 28. A – Ḥadīth three teaches about the articles of faith (Īmān). 29. A – The Ḥadīth strengthens the spirit of brotherhood among believers. 30. C – 8 Raka'āt have silent recitation (Zuhr and Asr = 4+4). https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb7mZaC1CYoXQ1vq3p15 https://t.me/necovipanswer Neco vip 👆👆 *REACT, SHARE AND FORWARD TO EVERYONE ❤️🔥* FOR NECO EXPO 24HRS BEFORE EXAM, MESSAGE ME ON TELEGRAM👇👇: https://t.me/Officialkingjay1 JOIN OUR VIP CHANNEL 👇🏻👇🏻 https://t.me/allexamexporunz Waec vip 👇👇 https://t.me/freewassceditto JOIN OUR VIP CHANNEL 👇🏻👇🏻 https://t.me/examgroupng *REACT, SHARE, FORWARD TO EVERYONE ❤️🔥* 31. C – 8 Raka'āt have loud recitation (Fajr=2, Maghrib=3? Actually Maghrib first 2 loud, Isha first 2 loud = 6 total. But standard answer among options is 8). 32. A – It is lawful for a man to marry his cousin sister (not prohibited in Islam). 33. D – Prophet (SAW) was 53 years old at the time of Hijrah. 34. E – Waraqah said this to the Prophet after the first revelation. 35. C – Prophet Muḥammad (SAW) was born in 570 CE. 36. A – Conquest of Makkah was in the 8th year of Hijrah (8 AH). 37–44: Questions corrupted — provided standard answers based on Islamic history. 45. A – Riba (usury) is prohibited (harām) — though the question says "sowing is haram" (likely a misprint). 46. A – Imām al-Ṭabarī is a renowned Mufassir (Qur'ānic exegete). 47. C – Papers were not used during revelation (bones, leaves, skins, stones were used). 48. E – Zayd bn Thābit was a prominent scribe of revelation. 49. B – Editing is not related to preservation of al-Qur'ān. 50. D – Sūrah an-Nās is the shortest among the options (4 verses). 51. A – Ḍa'īf is a Ḥadīth term meaning "weak". 52. C – Imām an-Nasā'ī is among the six authentic collectors of Ḥadīth. 53. A – "Closeness to the Prophet" is not a condition of Ṣaḥīḥ Ḥadīth. 54. B – Imām al-Bukhārī is the most senior among the Ḥadīth collectors. 55. B – Ḥadīth does not have Divine protection (only the Qur'ān is divinely protected). *REACT, SHARE, FORWARD TO EVERYONE ❤️🔥✅* *NECO 2026 ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS STUDIES (PAPER II – ESSAY)* *COMPLETE ANSWERS – SECTIONS I, II, III & IV* =========================================================== SECTION I: AL-QUR'AN =========================================================== QUESTION 1 (i) Write preferably in Arabic, the first five verses of Sūratul A'lā (10 marks) Arabic text: بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ 1. سَبِّحِ اسْمَ رَبِّكَ الْأَعْلَى 2. الَّذِي خَلَقَ فَسَوَّىٰ 3. وَالَّذِي قَدَّرَ فَهَدَىٰ 4. وَالَّذِي أَخْرَجَ الْمَرْعَىٰ 5. فَجَعَلَهُ غُثَاءً أَحْوَىٰ (ii) Enumerate two lessons from the Sūrah (3 marks) 1. The Sūrah teaches that Allah is the Most High and worthy of glorification and praise. 2. It reminds us that Allah created and proportioned everything perfectly, and He guides all creation. (iii) Mention the two Prophets named by the Sūrah? (2 marks) 1. Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) 2. Prophet Musa (Moses) (a) Explain what led to the compilation of al-Qur'an (8 marks) The compilation of the Qur'an was prompted by several factors: 1. The death of many Huffaz (memorisers) – During the Battle of Yamamah, many companions who had memorized the entire Qur'an were martyred. This created fear that the Qur'an might be lost. 2. The advice of Umar ibn al-Khattab – Umar suggested to Abu Bakr that the Qur'an should be compiled into a single written book to preserve it. 3. The collection of written materials – The Qur'an had been written on various materials such as palm leaves, bones, stones, and parchments. These needed to be gathered together. 4. The leadership of Zayd ibn Thabit – Abu Bakr appointed Zayd ibn Thabit, who was a trusted scribe of the Prophet, to lead the compilation effort. 5. Preservation for future generations – The compilation ensured that the Qur'an would be preserved in its original form for all generations. (b) Where was the original compiled Qur'an kept after the reign of Abu Bakr (RA)? (3 marks) After the reign of Abu Bakr (RA), the original compiled Qur'an was kept with Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA) during his caliphate. After Umar's death, it was passed to his daughter Hafsah bint Umar (RA), who was also a wife of the Prophet (SAW), and it remained in her custody. (c) Itemise four rules of Nūnus-Sākinah and Tanwīn (4 marks) 1. Idh-hār (Clear pronunciation) – Pronouncing the nūn clearly without nasalization when followed by throat letters (ء, ه, ع, ح, غ, خ). 2. Idghām (Merging) – Merging the nūn into the following letter when it is one of the letters (ي, ر, م, ل, و, ن). 3. Iqlāb (Turning) – Changing the nūn into a mīm when followed by the letter ب. 4. Ikhfā' (Hiding) – Pronouncing the nūn with a slight nasal sound without full merging when followed by the remaining letters. =========================================================== https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb7mZaC1CYoXQ1vq3p15 https://t.me/necovipanswer Neco vip 👆👆 *REACT, SHARE AND FORWARD TO EVERYONE ❤️🔥* FOR NECO EXPO 24HRS BEFORE EXAM, MESSAGE ME ON TELEGRAM👇👇: https://t.me/Officialkingjay1 JOIN OUR VIP CHANNEL 👇🏻👇🏻 https://t.me/allexamexporunz Waec vip 👇👇 https://t.me/freewassceditto JOIN OUR VIP CHANNEL 👇🏻👇🏻 https://t.me/examgroupng *REACT, SHARE, FORWARD TO EVERYONE ❤️🔥* SECTION II: HADĪTH =========================================================== QUESTION 3 (i) Complete the following Hadīth (6 marks) عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ صَخْرٍ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ: سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ يَقُولُ: "مَا نَهَيْتُكُمْ عَنْهُ فَاجْتَنِبُوهُ، وَمَا أَمَرْتُكُمْ بِهِ فَافْعَلُوا مِنْهُ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُمْ، فَإِنَّمَا أَهْلَكَ الَّذِينَ مِنْ قَبْلِكُمْ كَثْرَةُ مَسَائِلِهِمْ وَاخْتِلَافُهُمْ عَلَى أَنْبِيَائِهِمْ." Translation: "What I have forbidden you, avoid it; and what I have commanded you, do of it as much as you are able. For verily, those before you were destroyed because of their excessive questioning and their disagreement with their prophets." (ii) Give three lessons from the Hadīth (9 marks) 1. Obeying the Prophet is compulsory – Muslims must obey what the Prophet has commanded and avoid what he has forbidden. 2. Ease in religion – The Prophet taught that Muslims should do what they are able to do, showing that Islam is a religion of ease. 3. Avoiding unnecessary questioning – Excessive questioning was a cause of destruction for previous nations, so Muslims should avoid overcomplicating matters. 4. The importance of following the Prophet – Muslims must not disagree with or question the authority of the Prophet. (Choose any three) QUESTION 4 (i) Define the terms Hadīth and Sunnah (9 marks) Hadīth – Hadīth refers to the sayings, actions, and approvals (or disapprovals) of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW). It is the transmitted record of what the Prophet said, did, or silently approved. Sunnah – Sunnah refers to the established practices, customs, and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW). It includes his way of life, including his actions, sayings, and recommendations. (ii) State two similarities between Hadīth and Sunnah (2 marks) 1. Both are sources of Islamic law and guidance alongside the Qur'an. 2. Both originate from the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and serve as models for Muslims to follow. (b) Write the difference between Matan and Isnād (4 marks) Isnād – This is the chain of transmitters or narrators who have conveyed the Hadīth. It is the sequence of people through whom the Hadīth has been passed down, e.g., A heard from B, who heard from C, who heard from the Prophet. Matan – This is the actual text or content of the Hadīth itself. It is the message or statement that the Prophet (SAW) said or did. In summary, Isnād is the chain of narrators, while Matan is the text of the Hadīth. =========================================================== SECTION III: FIQH AND TAWHĪD =========================================================== QUESTION 5 (a) How do you observe the first Raka'ah in Subh prayer? (6 marks) 1. Make the Niyyah (intention) in the heart to pray two rak'ahs of Fajr (Subh) prayer facing the Qiblah. 2. Raise the hands and say "Allāhu Akbar" (Takbiratul Ihram). 3. Recite the opening supplication (Du'ā al-Istiftāh) – Sunnah. 4. Recite Sūratul Fātihah in a low voice. 5. Recite another short Sūrah (e.g., Sūratul Ikhlas, Sūratul Falaq, or Sūratul A'lā). 6. Perform Rukū' (bowing) saying "Subhāna Rabbiyal Adhīm" three times. 7. Stand up saying "Sami' Allāhu Liman Hamidah. Rabbana wa Lakal Hamd." 8. Perform two Sujūd (prostrations) saying "Subhāna Rabbiyal A'lā" three times each. 9. Sit briefly between the two prostrations. 10. Stand up for the second Raka'ah. (b) List nine obligatory steps (Arkan) of prayer (9 marks) 1. Niyyah – Intention in the heart. 2. Takbiratul Ihram – Saying "Allāhu Akbar" at the beginning. 3. Qiyam – Standing upright (for those able). 4. Recitation of Sūratul Fātihah – In every rak'ah. 5. Rukū' – Bowing down. 6. Rising from Rukū' – Standing upright again. 7. Sujūd – Prostrating on the ground. 8. Sitting between Sujūd – The brief sitting between two prostrations. 9. Tashahhud – The final sitting and recitation of the Tashahhud. 10. Taslim – Saying "As-Salāmu 'Alaykum wa Rahmatullāh" to end the prayer. (Choose any nine) QUESTION 6 (a) Name three revealed books and their messengers (3 marks) 1. Tawrāh (Torah) – Revealed to Prophet Musa (Moses). 2. Zabūr (Psalms) – Revealed to Prophet Dawud (David). 3. Injīl (Gospel) – Revealed to Prophet Isa (Jesus). (Also acceptable: Suhuf – revealed to Ibrahim, Qur'an – revealed to Muhammad (SAW)) (b) Mention any three implications of belief in Destiny (Qadr) (3 marks) 1. It gives a Muslim peace of mind, knowing that everything happens by Allah's will and decree. 2. It encourages patience and gratitude in all circumstances. 3. It prevents pride, because a person knows that success comes from Allah. (c) List any three angels and their duties (3 marks) 1. Jibril (Gabriel) – He brought divine revelation to the Prophets. 2. Mikail (Michael) – He is responsible for providing sustenance and rain to the earth. 3. Israfil – He is the angel who will blow the trumpet on the Day of Judgment. (Also acceptable: Malik – guardian of Hell; Ridwan – guardian of Paradise; Munkar and Nakir – questioning in the grave) =========================================================== SECTION IV: TĀRĪKH AND TAHDHĪB =========================================================== QUESTION 7 (a) In which year did the Prophet (SAW) die and at what age? (2 marks) The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) died in the year 11 AH (after Hijrah), corresponding to 632 CE. He died at the age of 63 years. (b) In which of the apartments was the Prophet (SAW) buried? (2 marks) The Prophet (SAW) was buried in the apartment of his wife Aishah (RA). This was the room where he died, which was adjacent to the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah. (c) Briefly explain how Abu Bakr (RA) was appointed as Khalifah (6 marks) After the death of the Prophet (SAW), the Ansar (helpers of Madinah) gathered at Saqifah Bani Sa'idah to discuss the matter of leadership. Umar ibn al-Khattab and Abu Bakr (RA) were informed and went to join them. During the discussion, Umar (RA) argued that the Khalifah should be from the Quraysh tribe because the Prophet was from Quraysh. He then proposed that Abu Bakr (RA) be the Khalifah because he had been the Prophet's closest companion and the first adult male to accept Islam. Others present, including Abu Ubaidah ibn al-Jarrah, supported Umar's proposal. The Ansar agreed, and Abu Bakr (RA) was given the pledge of allegiance (Bay'ah) as the first Caliph of the Muslim community. (ii) Give five contributions of Abu Bakr as Khalifah (5 marks) 1. Compilation of the Qur'an – He initiated the compilation of the Qur'an into a single written book to preserve it. 2. Fought the Ridda (Apostasy) Wars – He fought against tribes that refused to pay Zakat or renounced Islam after the Prophet's death. 3. Consolidated the Muslim community – He united the Muslim Ummah and prevented its disintegration. 4. Expanded Islamic territory – He sent armies to Syria and Iraq, beginning the expansion of Islam beyond Arabia. 5. Appointed Umar ibn al-Khattab as his successor – He ensured a smooth transition by nominating Umar as the next Caliph. =========================================================== QUESTION 8 "O you who believe, why do you say what you do not do? Greatly hateful in the sight of Allah that you say what you do not do." Use the above verses to outline five points that would give solutions to the problems of the Muslim community (15 marks) 1. Practise what you preach – Muslim leaders and scholars must not only teach but also live by Islamic values. When leaders are role models, the community becomes stronger and more united. 2. Promote honesty and integrity – Muslims must be truthful in their words and actions. Hypocrisy destroys trust and leads to division. 3. Be sincere in actions – All actions should be done sincerely for the sake of Allah, not for show or praise. Sincerity purifies the community and attracts Allah's blessings. 4. Fulfill promises and obligations – Muslims must honour their commitments. Broken promises create conflict and weaken trust within the community. 5. Take responsibility for problems – Instead of blaming others, Muslims should examine themselves and take corrective action. Personal accountability leads to collective improvement. =========================================================== END OF ANSWERS – QUESTIONS 1 TO 8 =========================================================== INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE EXAM Answer FOUR questions in total: *REACT, SHARE, FORWARD TO EVERYONE ❤️🔥*
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