WAEC Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2018 Objective — Question 36

Question 36 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2018 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Makkah Suwar?

A. are short
B. have poetical rhythm
C. they contain historical factsCorrect
D. they are full of oaths

Explanation

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).

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