WAEC Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2017 Theory — Question 8
Question 8 of 8 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2017 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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6. Highlight the role of Hajj in the spread of Islam in West Africa.
Model answer
Role of Hajj in the Spread of Islam in West Africa: i. Hajj creates awareness about Islam for the people of West Africa. ii. Through Hajj, people of West Africa got the opportunity to meet scholars and learn the religion. iii. Also, the economic opportunity by trading when they go for Hajj makes them to accept Islam in folds.
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