All 50 questions from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation for each. Free, no signup needed.
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Sadaqatul-Fitr given in respect of a person is
According to the Prophet (peace be upon him), "charity of fitr is compulsory on every Muslim, male or female, free or enslave, young or old, muds (measures) of wheat or its equivalent or one Sali from food crops" — this equals 4 muds.
The Shura appointed by Caliph 'Umar was given the mandate to
Sahaba committee (the Shura) were selected to make appointment of leaders in Islam, specifically to appoint a successor to the Caliph.
Which of the following excludes the importance of the Qur'an? It
Being rich in proverbs is not a major importance of the Qur'an; the Qur'an's importance includes its curative powers, being a source of history, and being a book of guidance.
A transmitter in the science of Hadith is also the
A transmitter in the science of Hadith ('ilm alrijal, literally "science of men") is also known as the narrator.
The observance of a congregational prayer starts with a minimum of
The observance of a congregational prayer starts with a minimum of 2 worshippers (a quorum is the minimum number of people required for the congregational prayer).
Who among the following was not an emigrant to Abyssinia?
'Aishah bint Abu Bakr did not migrate to Abyssinia because, through the stress of the journey, she was a baby at that time.
The Qur'an was well prescribed by Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) because
The Qur'an was revealed in piecemeal because it allowed easy memorization as well as recording.
The central theme of Hadith 5 of an-Nawawi is condemnation of
Hadith 5 proves that Islam has been perfected and needs no innovation. Innovation is referred to as Bidiah in Islam.
The angels never disobey Allah because they
Allah did not give angels the power of free will as He gave mankind.
The Year of Elephant is remembered in connection with the
The Year of the Elephant was associated with the year the prophet was born, i.e. 570AD.
The final injunction on intoxicants is that Muslims should not
Q5v90 to 91 is the final injunction on intoxicants: Muslims should not consume it at all.
The content of Hadith 1 of an-Nawawi includes
Migration should be done for the worship of Allah and his messenger alone, as stated in Hadith 1 of an-Nawawi.
Khatamun-Nabiyyin in reference to the Prophet (S.A.W) means that he is the
Q33 v40 states that Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) is the last Prophet, i.e. seal of the Prophets.
The companion of the prophet (S.A.W) during the Hijrah in 622 C.E was
Abubakr followed the Prophet to the cave where they hid for 3 days during the Hijrah.
A Muslim is expected to obey his parents
Q31 v15: A Muslim should obey their parents except if they want him to associate partnership with God — this was one of the pieces of advice of Luqman to his son.
An important component of Hadith that conveys message is called
Matn is the text of the hadith.
As-Sabur as an attribute of Allah implies that He is A. Almighty. B. Sacred. C. Wise. D. patient.
As-Sabur is one of the names/attributes of Allah in which man is also encouraged to emulate (i.e. patience).
The main aim of arbitration at Adruh was to
The arbitration at Adruh aimed to put an end to civil war between Muawiya and Ali.
Suratul-kafirun was revealed to the prophet (S.A.W) when the Makkans
Q109 was revealed when the disbelievers wanted the prophet to compromise (taunting him to worship idols with them).
The Hadith of an-Nawawi that discourages unnecessary questioning is number
Unnecessary questioning leads the generation before us to destruction — this is discussed in Hadith 8 of an-Nawawi.
Which of the following is recited by Muslim devotees at the Sujud posture?
Subhanal-Lah wabihamdihi is one of the sayings during prostration in prayers.
Islam introduced the following to West Africa except
Islam frowns at any act of slavery and slave trade; it did not introduce slavery to West Africa.
Which of the following Suwar is part of the Ma'udhatayn?
The 2 surahs for protection (Al-Falaq and An-Nas) are the Ma'udhatayn.
The following are authors of Sihahus-Sitta except
Malik is among the schools of thought and he wrote Muwatta Imam Malik; he is not among the authors of Sihahus-Sitta (the six authentic hadith collections).
A Muslim should begin an act by saying
The Prophet (S.A.W) advised the Muslim to start by saying Bismillah.
The famous book written by Shaykh Uthman b. Fodio is
Ihya as-Sunnah wa ikhmad al-Bid'ah is the most popular and important of all Shaykh Uthman b. Fodio's books.
The total number of Qur'anic chapters which begin with alphabets is
29 is the total number of Quranic chapters which start with alphabets.
The main theme of Hadith 5 of an-Nawawi is A. the unity of Allah. B. avoidance of doubt. C. condemnation of innovation. D. love for one's brother.
The main theme of Hadith 5 is the condemnation of innovation.
Ar-Rahman as an attribute of Allah means the
This is the first attribute of Allah, meaning Beneficent (An-Rahman).
Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) was nicknamed al-'Amin because he
Al-Amin means "the trustworthy"; he was so nicknamed because he was kind and reliable.
Which of the following is a characteristic of the Madinah Suwar? They
All other options apart from dealing with criminal laws are the characteristics of Makkan Suwar; a characteristic of Madinah Suwar is that they deal with criminal laws.
One of the lessons derived from Hadith 15 of an-Nawawi is A. good utterance or absolute silence. B. constancy in prayers. C. paying the poor due. D. minding one's business.
Other options are not relevant to Hadith 15 of an-Nawawi; the lesson is good utterance or absolute silence.
Which of the following pillars of Islam requires financial capability?
Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam which requires major financial capability.
The statement: "Do not be afraid, Allah is with us" was made by A. Abu-Bakr to Khadijah. B. Waraqah to Muhammad (S.A.W). C. 'A'ishah to Abu Hurayrah. D. Muhammad (S.A.W)
The statement prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) said to Abubakr in Cave Thawr was "Do not be afraid, Allah is with us."
Which of the following is not a Makkan Surah?
Suratul Nasr is not a Makkan surah because it was revealed after the Hijrah.
The following are transmitter of Hadith except
Khadijah did not transmit or narrate any hadith.
Which of the following spoils ablution?
Urination defiles ablution and makes it null.
The Prophet of Allah who lived for 950 years was
Nuh (A.S) was the prophet that lived for 950 years according to Q29:14.
'Min Sharri ma Khalaq' in Qur'an 113 is followed by
The verse "wa min sharri ghasiq idha wagaba" succeeds "min sharri ma khalaqinnu".
Following an up an evil with a good deed according to Hadith 18 of an-Nawawi A. gives one good image in the public. B. wipes out the former deeds. C. attracts certain benefit. D. portray ne as a good Muslim
Hadith 18 of an-Nawawi's collection clearly states that we should follow up an evil deed with a good one, so as to wipe out the tormented deed.
Which of the following is not a pillar of Islam?
Sadiq (Sadaqah) is a voluntary act of a Muslim which implies Alions giving, not one of the compulsory pillars of Islam.
The Jihad of 'Uthman b. Fodio was purposely to A. gain political authority. B. empower the Fulani. C. purify the practice of Islam. D. acquire material wealth.
The Jihad of Uthman dan Fodio was to purify Islam and make sure Islam was practiced properly and purely.
Al-Wudu can be performed before the following except
It is not mandatory to perform wudu before fasting (Sawm).
A reminder to the Prophet of Allah's continuous support is in Surah
Quran chapter 93 (ad-Duha) was revealed to establish that Allah did not forsake the Prophet (S.A.W).
"The Mother of Faithful" in Hadith 5 of an-Nawawi refers to
A'ishah is referred to as the mother of the faithful, i.e. Ummul-Muminiina.
The month of Ramadan is very significant because it is
The prophet used the month of Ramadan to meditate in the cave of hira which led to the revelation of the Qur'an and originally lay hidden/dark.
The position of Bilal as the first Mu'adhdhin in Islam shows that
Islam does not support discrimination and embraces people from all walks of life.
The unit of Allah is emphasized in Surah
Quran 112 (Suratul Ikhlas) mainly emphasized the Oneness of Allah.
La Taghdab in Hadith 16 of an-Nawawi is an admonition at ensuring
Hadith 16 of an-Nawawi's collection states that man must not be angry and must make peace.
Which of the following forms of water is not suitable for ablution?
The use of pure and clean water is mandatory in performing ablution; stagnant water is not suitable for ablution.
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