WAEC Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2021 Objective — Question 38

Question 38 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The prophet's uncle who succeeded Abu Talib as the head of Banu Hashim was

A. AbbasCorrect
B. Hamzah
C. Abu Jahl
D. Abdullah

Explanation

Abu Jahl took over the leadership of Banu Hashim after the death of Abu Talib — note: however, per the source key, the correct answer given is Abbas.

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