WAEC Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2017 Theory — Question 6

Question 6 of 8 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2017 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

4. Explain the social benefits of Sawm.

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Social Benefit of Sawm: i. Sawm teaches us to feel what those that have not passes through in terms of hunger. ii. It teaches us how to minimize waste. iii. It breeds love because doing this time, people share things a lot. iv. It trains us on sadaqat because everyone will like to gain rewards.

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