All 50 questions from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2018 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation for each. Free, no signup needed.
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Iyyaka na'budu wa iyyaka nasta'in (Q1:5) means
This verse of Suratul-Fatiha translates as 'It is You we worship, and it is You we seek help from.'
The special prayer observed in times of fear is salatu
Salatul-Khawf is the special prayer performed during times of danger/fear.
Any Hadith that passes all tests of verification is classified as a
A Hadith that is sound both in its chain of narrators and in its message is classified as Sahih.
Suratul Qadr (Q.97:1) is in connection with
Suratul Qadr relates to the revelation of the Glorious Qur'an on the Night of Decree.
Hajar al-'Aswad is to Ka'bah as I'tidal is to
I'tidal (standing upright after bowing) is a component of Salat (prayer), just as the Black Stone is associated with the Ka'bah.
“...Waqul Rabbir-hamhuma Kama rabbayani Saghiran” (Q.17:24) enjoins an obligatory duty to the
This verse (asking for mercy on one's parents as they raised us when young) enjoins the duty owed to one's parents.
Aged muslims can substitute Ramadan fast by
Fasting is not compulsory for the aged; Allah permits them to substitute it with fidyah — feeding an indigent person.
The subject matter of an-Nawawi hadith 1 is on
The first Hadith of an-Nawawi discusses migration and intention (actions are judged by intentions).
What makes caliph 'Uthman death unique was that he
'Uthman's death was unique because he was assassinated while he was reading the Qur'an.
A recipient of Zakat according to Qur'an 9:60 is the
Qur'an 9:60 lists the wayfarer (traveller in need) among the recipients of Zakat.
According to hadith 8 of An-Nawawi, an evil should be corrected by
The hadith teaches following a bad deed with a good deed to erase/correct it.
Salman al-Farisi played a vital role in the battle of
Salman al-Farisi advised the digging of the trench, which is why the Battle of Khandaq (the Trench) is named for it.
The Hajj rite which is the form of a physical exercise is
Sa'y, the walking between Safa and Marwa seven times, is the physically exerting rite of Hajj.
The fifth Hadith of an-Nawawi prohibits
The fifth Hadith of an-Nawawi (as reported by Aisha) prohibits innovation in matters of religion.
'Aminah, the mother of Muhammad (S.A.W.) was buried at
Aminah, the Prophet's mother, died and was buried at al-Abwa.
Abdul-Muttalib is remembered in Islamic history for his
Abdul-Muttalib is remembered for his notable generosity and humility.
The standardization of the Qur'an took place during the caliphate of
The Qur'an was standardised into a single authoritative text during the caliphate of 'Uthman b. 'Affan.
Bahirah's encounter with Muhammad (S.A.W.) was important because it
The monk Bahirah recognised signs in the young Muhammad that revealed his future prophethood.
The danger of reading the Qur'an in different dialects was averted during the caliphate of
'Uthman standardised the Qur'an into one dialect/text, averting the danger of differing recitations.
The silent approval of the Prophet is referred to in the science of Hadith as
Taqrir refers to the Prophet's tacit/silent approval of an act done in his presence.
Suratul Fatihah is referred to as FAtihatul Kitab because it
Fatihatul Kitab means 'the Opener of the Book' because it is the surah that begins the Qur'an.
Sunan is to Abu DAwud as Jami is to
Just as Abu Dawud's collection is called Sunan, Tirmidhi's collection is known as Jami'.
Abu Dharr was a great man in Islam because he was a
Abu Dharr al-Ghifari is remembered as an early and notable transmitter of Hadith.
The name al-Furqan implies that the Qur'an is a
Al-Furqan means 'the Criterion' — that which distinguishes right from wrong.
Which of the following is a component of Hadith?
The Matn (the actual text/content of the report) is a core component of a Hadith, alongside the Isnad (chain of narrators).
The Angel of Allah in charge of rain and distribution of sustenance is
Mika'il (Michael) is the angel charged with rain and the distribution of sustenance.
The main function of Raqib and 'Atid is to
Raqib and 'Atid are the two recording angels who note down a person's good and bad deeds.
Which of the following is not an atonement for intentionally breaking Ramadan fast?
The recognised atonements are fasting sixty consecutive days, feeding sixty people, or freeing a slave — not simply paying an arbitrary sum.
The following are degrees of Hadith reliability except
The three basic degrees of Hadith reliability are Sahih, Hasan and Da'if; Munfasil is not one of these degree classifications.
Muhammad (S.A.W.) was attracted to Khadijah because of his
Khadijah was attracted to Muhammad because of his renowned trustworthiness (al-Amin).
Which of the following is not an issue in the Prophet's Farewell Sermon?
The Farewell Sermon covered usury, kindness to slaves and Islamic brotherhood; restricted polygamy was not a subject of the sermon.
The total number of chapters in the Qur'an is
The Qur'an contains 114 chapters (Surahs).
The Arabs of the Jahiliyyah were divided into numerous tribes because there was no
Pre-Islamic Arab society lacked a definite/unified social order, leading to fragmentation into tribes.
The division of the Qur'an into sixty equal parts is known as a
The Qur'an's division into sixty equal parts is called a Hizb.
The correct Isnad of a Hadith is established through the following except the
Isnad authenticity is judged by the chain's continuity and the character/reliability of narrators — not by comparing its text against the Qur'an.
Which of the following is not a characteristic of Makkah Suwar?
Makkan Surahs are typically short, have poetic rhythm and contain oaths; they do not typically contain historical facts/legislation (a feature more common in Madinan Surahs).
Tawaf is to Hajj as Iftar is to
Just as Tawaf is a rite of Hajj, Iftar (breaking the fast) is associated with Sawm (fasting).
The son of Muhammad (S.A.W.) who died on the day of 'Idul Adha was
The Prophet's son Ibrahim died, and this is traditionally associated with the day of 'Idul Adha.
The Qur'anic chapter which enumerates some divine attributes of Allah is Surah
Suratul Ikhlas describes the essential/majestic attributes of Allah and is equated to one third of the Qur'an.
Muhammad (S.A.W.) used to visit the cave of Hira in his early age in order to
Before receiving revelation, Muhammad regularly visited the cave of Hira to meditate about nature/reflect.
A devotee who joins any congregational prayer in the last sujud will observe
A latecomer who joins during the last sujud completes the prayer with the imam's taslim and then makes up (observes) the missed rak'ahs afterward.
The total number of Takbirat in the first rak'ah of Salatul 'Id is
There are seven takbirs recited in the first rak'ah of Salatul 'Id (before the qira'ah, excluding the opening takbir).
The opposition of the Quraysh to the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) was due, among other things, to
The Quraysh's opposition was largely rooted in socio-economic considerations — the new faith threatened their trade and social order.
The defeat suffered by the Muslims at 'Uhud was caused by
The defeat at Uhud was primarily caused by the archers' disobedience of the Prophet's instructions, abandoning their post.
The act of associating partners with Allah is
Shirk is the specific term for associating partners with Allah in worship.
The verse “Lam yalid wa lam yulad” is followed by
In Suratul Ikhlas, 'Lam yalid wa lam yulad' is followed by 'Walam yakun lahu kufuwan ahad'.
Ja'far b. Abi Talib defended Islam before the king of
Ja'far ibn Abi Talib spoke in defence of Islam before the Negus (king) of Abyssinia.
'Uthman b. 'Affan is to Dhu-Nurayn as 'Umar b. al-Khattab is to
'Umar b. al-Khattab is known by the title 'al-Faruq' (the one who distinguishes truth from falsehood).
Ka'bah, before the advent of Islam harboured about
Tradition records that the Ka'bah housed around 360 idols before Islam.
The attribute of Allah al-Qayyum describes Him as the
Al-Qayyum means the One who stands alone, self-subsisting, without beginning or end — i.e. the Eternal, Self-Sustaining One.
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