WAEC Islamic Religious Knowledge Past Questions & Answers - Page 16

76.

The source of shari'ah are

A.

Qur'an, tarikh, and Hadith

B.

Hadith, ijma', and Qur'an

C.

Hadith, Qur'an, and muwatta

D.

Qiyas, ijma' , Hidayah

Correct answer is B

The source of shari'ah are Hadith, ijma' and Qur'an. Various sources of Sharia are used by Islamic jurisprudence to elaborate the body of Islamic law.

77.

The most authentic Hadith collection is that is

A.

Malik b. Anas

B.

ibn majah

C.

an-Nasa'i

D.

al-Bukhari

Correct answer is D

 

The most authentic HADITH collection is al Bukhari.

78.

Jihad as an islamic concept is to

A.

kill the unbelievers

B.

Capture slaves

C.

share the booties

D.

Strive in Allah's way

Correct answer is D

Jihad as an Islamic concept is to strive in Allah's way. The word "jihad" means "struggle" or "striving" (in the way of God) or to work for a noble cause with determination.

79.

Who among the following is not entitled to zakat?

A.

the poor

B.

the needy

C.

the sick

D.

the slave

Correct answer is C

The sick are not entitled to zakat. To be eligible to receive zakat, the recipient must be poor and/or needy.

80.

Prophet Ibrahim was referred to as Khalilullah because he is the

A.

Word of God

B.

Friend of God

C.

Spirit of God

D.

sword of God

Correct answer is B

Prophet ibrahim (A.S) is reffered to as khalilullah because he is the friend of God. Because of the description given to Abraham in Surah 4.125, that God took him for a khalil, a friend, he is thus called Khalilullah in Islam.