WAEC Islamic Religious Knowledge Past Questions & Answers - Page 21

101.

Abdallah a scribe of the prophet was expelled from Madinah for

A.

Associating with the Quraysh

B.

Aiding the news

C.

refusing the partake in the battle

D.

tampering with the Qur'an

Correct answer is A

Abdullah a scribe of the prophet was expelled from Medina for associating with the Quraysh. Muhammad had scribes write his revelations down for him. One scribe was `Abdullah Ibn Sa'd Ibn Abi Sarh. As Sarh wrote these revelations down, he frequently made suggestions on improving their wording. Muhammad often agreed and allowed the changes to be made. Eventually, Sarh left Islam, knowing it could not be from God if a mere scribe were allowed to change God's word. Later, after the conquest of Mecca, Muhammad ordered Sarh's death.

102.

Sab'ul mathani in the Quran refers to surah

A.

Al-fatihah

B.

at-takathur

C.

al - kawthar

D.

an-Nas

Correct answer is A

Sab'ul mathani in the Qur'an refers to surah al-fatihah. Al-Fātiḥah is the first chapter (sūrah) of the Quran. Its seven verses (āyāt) are a prayer for the guidance, lordship, and mercy of God

103.

Ja'far b. Abi Talib remembered for

A.

Killing hamzah the prophet uncle

B.

being the first Mu'adhdhin of islam

C.

accompanying the prophet to Ta'if

D.

being the spokesman of the Muslim in Abyssinia

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

104.

Tajwid important because it

A.

explains the verses of the Qur'an

B.

Ensures correct recitation of the Qur'an

C.

Facilitates the memorization of the Qur'an

D.

makes translation

Correct answer is B

Tajwid is important because It ensures the correct recitation of the Qur'an. The purpose of the science of Tajweed, in essence, is to make the reciter proficient in reciting the Qur'an, observing the correct pronunciation of every letter with the rulings and characteristics that apply to it.

105.

A lesson From suratul Humazah is that

A.

Mankind should show mercy to others

B.

arrogance generally leads to destruction

C.

one's wealth is irrelevant at death

D.

Righteousness is not based on one's origin

Correct answer is C

Lesson from suratul Humazzah is that ones wealth is irrelevant at death. Surah [Humazah] is the Consequences of man in loss. It condemns those who slander others, whether by speech or action, and imagine that their own wealth will keep them immune to death.