WAEC Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2019 Objective — Question 4

Question 4 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 first attempt for the collection of Hadith was made during the reign of

A. 'Umar b. al-Khattab
B. 'Uthman b. 'Affan
C. Mu'awiyyah b. Abi Sufyan
D. 'Umar b. 'Abdul-'AzizCorrect

Explanation

The first organized attempt to collect and compile the Hadith into written form was made during the reign of Caliph 'Umar b. 'Abdul-'Aziz, who was concerned that traditions might be lost as the generation of Companions passed away.

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