WAEC Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2023 Objective — Question 27

Question 27 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Compilation of the Qur'ān was carried out due to the death of

A. ḤuffazCorrect
B. the Prophet (S.A.W.)
C. Abū-Bakr aṣ-Ṣadīq
D. 'Umar b. al-Khaṭṭāb

Explanation

The death of many Ḥuffaz (Qur'ān memorizers) in the Riddah wars prompted 'Umar to urge Abū Bakr to compile the Qur'ān.

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