WAEC Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2021 Objective — Question 6

Question 6 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Tayammum is performed by a Muslim when

A. he wants to join a congregational prayer
B. he is in a hurry to perform prayer
C. access to water is very difficultCorrect
D. time of prayer has elapsed

Explanation

If a Muslim is unable to get water for purification, or using water would cause harm, tayammum is performed as an alternative to ablution with water.

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