All 50 questions from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation for each. Free, no signup needed.
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A lesson learnt from Quran chapter 109 is
Qur'an 109 (Suratun-Nasr) clearly states that the religion of Islam has overcome its enemy, indicating the closeness of prophethood's end.
In the course of Hijjatul-Wida, Muslims were taught to
In his farewell sermon, the Prophet admonished the Muslims to be kind to women and servants.
According to Hadith 9 of an-Nawawi, some earlier communities were destroyed due to
In Hadith 9 of an-Nawawi, the Prophet stated that some earlier communities were destroyed because they asked their prophets excessive questions.
The Maghrib prayer is observed
The Maghrib prayer is observed immediately after sunset.
One of the ways by which Islamic civilization was manifested in West Africa was the
In parts of West Africa, such as Northern Nigeria and beyond, Arabic literacy was imposed on the people.
As-Sab'al-Mathani is another name for Surah
Suratul-Fatihah has several names, one of which is As-Sab' al-Mathani (the seven oft-repeated verses).
All the statements below are true about al-Bukhari except that he
What is recorded of him at the age of sixteen is that he performed Hajj, not that he had mastered Hadith.
The waiting period for a divorced woman is called
Iddah is the waiting period of a divorced woman (or widow); its duration varies for each case.
Female children were sometimes buried alive in the Jahiliyyah period for fear of
During the Jahiliyyah, people were mocked for having a female child, which led some to bury their female children alive out of shame.
“None of you is (truly) a believer until …” (an-Nawawi's Hadith 13) ends with the statement
In Hadith 13 of an-Nawawi, the Prophet said none of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.
The number of verses in Quran chapter 112 is
Quran chapter 112 is Suratul-Ikhlas (as-Samad); it has only four verses.
The field of study that deals with Ibadah and Mu'amalat is known as
Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence) is the field that teaches how to perform acts of worship and how to relate with others.
The period during which revelations ceased to come to the Prophet is known as
The period when revelation stopped coming to the Prophet is known as Fatrah.
Which of the following Quranic verses condemns gambling?
In Qur'an 2:219, Allah says people ask about alcohol and gambling and that in both there is great sin.
The transmitter of Hadith 7 of an-Nawawi is
Hadith 7 of an-Nawawi was narrated/collected by Imam Muslim.
The consensus of opinion in Shari'ah is known as
Ijma simply means the consensus of opinion of Islamic scholars.
Prophet Muhammad used to meet with the early Muslims at
In the early years of Islam, the Prophet met the Muslims secretly at Dar al-Arqam to teach them Islam.
The revelation of the Quran started in the year
The revelation of the Qur'an started in the year 610 C.E, when the Prophet was in the Cave of Hira.
“Falyughayyiruhu biyadihi” (Hadith 34 of an-Nawawi) enjoins a Muslim to change an abomination with his
In Hadith 34, the Prophet enjoins a Muslim who sees an evil to change it with his hand, or his tongue, or (at least) his heart.
The waiting period prescribed for a pregnant woman is
The waiting period (Iddah) for a pregnant woman lasts until she delivers.
Which of the following practices was the first Da'wah method adopted by the Prophet?
The Prophet initially called people to Islam secretly before moving to open preaching.
The number of years within which the Quran was revealed was
The Prophet's mission lasted 23 years, and the Qur'an was revealed throughout that period.
An-Nawawi's Hadith 16 enjoins Muslims to
Hadith 16 of an-Nawawi enjoins Muslims not to become angry.
Purification occasioned by childbirth is known as
Nifas is the period of bleeding that follows childbirth, after which the woman must purify herself.
Ali was opposed as successor to Uthman by
Mu'awiyyah b. Abi Sufyan refused to pledge allegiance to Ali, opposing his succession after Uthman b. Affan.
The evidence that the Quran is a message from Allah is
The inimitable language and style of the Qur'an (i'jaz al-Qur'an) is the key evidence of its divine origin, since no one has been able to produce its like.
The phrase “An” in the science of Hadith means
The word 'An' in Hadith terminology means the narrator is reporting on the authority of the person who conveyed the report to him.
What is the major condition for performing Tayammum?
When water becomes unavailable or unusable, Tayammum (dry ablution with sand/dust) becomes necessary.
Which of the following virtues is a major lesson in the farewell sermon of the Prophet?
Charity was strongly emphasised in the Prophet's final (farewell) sermon.
Which of the following statements is not characteristic of Makkan Suwar?
Detailed rules of good conduct were revealed later, after belief in the oneness of Allah had been established in the hearts of the companions, making them a Madinan rather than Makkan feature.
“Wa atbi'is-sayyi'atal-hasanata tamhuha” means
The statement means that a good deed done after a bad one will erase/wipe out the bad deed.
The following terms are relevant to divorce except
Ramy (the stoning of the pillars/Jamarat during Hajj) is unrelated to divorce.
The mother of Ibrahim, the son of the Prophet, was
Mariyyah al-Qibtiyyah was the mother of Ibrahim, the son of the Prophet.
“Alam yajidka yatiman fa'awa” in Suratud-Duha refers to the Prophet as
The verse means “Did He not find you an orphan and give you shelter?” referring to the Prophet as an orphan.
The significance of Suratud-Duha lies in its revelation during the
When revelation temporarily ceased (Fatrah) and the Prophet became sad, Suratud-Duha was revealed to reassure him.
Idrar in Islamic marital life means
Idrar means causing inconvenience or harm/ill-treatment to someone, such as a wife.
How many idols were evacuated from the vicinity of the Ka'bah during the Conquest of Makkah?
360 idols, one worshipped per day of the year, were removed from around the Ka'bah on the day Makkah was conquered.
What differentiates Hadith Qudsi from Hadith Nabawi is the
Hadith Qudsi is directly revealed by Allah to the Prophet, while Hadith Nabawi consists of the Prophet's own statements or actions.
Sahih Bukhari is regarded as the most authentic collection of Hadith because its collector was
Imam Bukhari applied the strictest conditions of any collector in verifying the authenticity of Hadith.
Sujud is to Salat as Minbar is to
The Minbar (pulpit) is used for delivering the Khutbah (sermon), just as Sujud (prostration) is part of Salat.
The Jihad of Uthman b. Fodio was aimed at
Uthman b. Fodio's Jihad was primarily aimed at introducing genuine Islamic reforms to the people.
The following were part of the Quran standardisation committee except
Ali b. Abi Talib was not part of the committee set up by Uthman (with Caliph's approval) to standardise the Qur'an.
The official collection of Hadith happened in the reign of
The official (systematic) compilation of Hadith began during the reign of Caliph Umar b. Abdul-Aziz.
An aspect of one's culture which is regarded as Shirk is
Worshipping of ancestors amounts to Shirk (associating partners with Allah).
Muhammad played a vital role in the rebuilding of the Ka'bah at the age of
The Prophet was about 25 years old when he helped in the rebuilding of the Ka'bah (settling the dispute over the Black Stone).
“Wara aytan-nasa yadkhuluna fi deenillahi afwajan” is found in Surah
This is the second verse of Suratun-Nasr (Qur'an 110), describing people entering Allah's religion in multitudes.
Hadith 5 of an-Nawawi begins with
Hadith 5 of an-Nawawi begins: “Man ahdatha fi amrina hadha ma laysa minhu fahuwa raddun” (whoever innovates in our religion is rejected).
At the end of his prayer, how many sittings for at-Tashahhud are expected of someone who misses one Rak'ah in a congregational Salatul-Maghrib?
One who misses a Rak'ah sits with the Imam, then rises to complete the missed Rak'ah and sits again — making three sittings in total.
Which of the following practices did not exist in the Jahiliyyah era?
Even during the Jahiliyyah, the Arabs were known to treat their guests in the best manner.
Which of the following statements is correct?
Some companions recorded the Prophet's statements during his lifetime, and he approved of them doing so.
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