WAEC Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2023 Objective — Question 12

Question 12 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

One of the significance of the Hijrah of 622 C.E. was the

A. beginning of the Muslim calendar which dates from that yearCorrect
B. conquering of all the enemies of Islam
C. signing of the pledge at 'Aqabah
D. sending of envoys to different groups around Madinah

Explanation

The Hijrah marked a new dawn for Muslims, and the Islamic (Hijri) calendar dates its start from this migration year.

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