WAEC Islamic Religious Knowledge Past Questions & Answers - Page 15

71.

Muhammad ibn isma'il is the full name of imam

A.

Bukhari

B.

Hambal

C.

Muslim

D.

Tirmidhi

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

72.

Which of the following is not a concept of islamic brotherhood?

A.

Promoting selfishness

B.

teaching equality among muslims

C.

discouraging tribalism

D.

Spreading islamic virtues and ideals

Correct answer is A

The Qur'an encourages brotherhood in this ayah: "the believers are but brothers, so make settlement between your brothers. And fear Allah that you may receive His mercy."

73.

The highest form of revelation to prophet is

A.

Wahy

B.

Ru'ya

C.

Risalah

D.

kashf

Correct answer is A

 

wahy is the highest form of revelation to prophet. Wahy is the Arabic word for revelation. In Islamic context, it refers to the revelations of God (Arabic: Allah) to his prophets, for all humankind. In Islam, the Qur'an is considered a wahy given to Muhammad.

74.

Which of the following is a major function of Zakat?

A.

poverty reduction

B.

circulation of wealth

C.

making people happy

D.

Display of generosity

Correct answer is A

Poverty reduction is the major function of zakat. Zakat plays an important role in reducing poverty and promotes equitable sharing of wealth.

75.

The following religions existed in Ariabia before islam except

A.

Buddhism

B.

christianity

C.

judaism

D.

paganism

Correct answer is B

Buddhism did not seem to have viewed Islam as a rival religion.