WAEC Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2019 Objective — Question 24

Question 24 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2019 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The 8th of Dhul-Hijjah is Yawmut-Tarwiyah because it

A. marks the beginning of Hajj ritesCorrect
B. pilgrims visit the Jamarat and make a sacrifice
C. the first Tawaf is performed at the Ka'bah
D. pilgrims spend the night in supplication at Muzdalifah

Explanation

The 8th of Dhul-Hijjah is the first day of the Hajj rites, called Yawmut-Tarwiyah because pilgrims traditionally shared out water among themselves in preparation for the journey ahead in performing the works of Hajj.

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