WAEC Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2023 Objective — Question 20

Question 20 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The 'Year of Elephant' is remembered in Islam for the

A. migration to Abyssinia
B. opposition of the Muslims
C. birth of the Prophet (S.A.W.)Correct
D. attack on the city of Ṭaif

Explanation

The Prophet Muhammad was born in the Year of the Elephant (570/571 C.E.), named after Abraha's failed elephant-led attack on the Ka'bah that same year.

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