WAEC Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 25

Question 25 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Ali was opposed as successor to Uthman by

A. Abdullah b. Umar
B. Salman al-Farisi
C. Mu'awiyyah b. Abi SufyanCorrect
D. Bilal b. Rabah

Explanation

Mu'awiyyah b. Abi Sufyan refused to pledge allegiance to Ali, opposing his succession after Uthman b. Affan.

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