WAEC Islamic Religious Knowledge Past Questions & Answers - Page 35

171.

The state into which the pilgrim enters before the time of Hajj is

A.

Tawaf

B.

Ihram

C.

Sa'y

D.

Talbiyyah

Correct answer is B

The first rite of Hajj is entering ihram - a pilgrim's sacred state - when crossing the outer boundaries of Mecca called Miqat.

172.

The capital of the ancient Ghana empire was

A.

Jenne

B.

Awkar

C.

Awdaghast

D.

Sijilmasa

Correct answer is B

 

The capital of the ancient Ghana empire was Awkar.

173.

The Surah which begins with four oaths is

A.

at-Tin

B.

al-Kaafirun

C.

ad-Duha

D.

Alaq

Correct answer is A

 

The Surah which begins with four oaths is at-Tin which is the 95th chapter of the Quran.

174.

The first revelation is contained in Suratul

A.

'Alaq

B.

Falaq

C.

Qadr

D.

Ikhlas

Correct answer is A

 

Suratul Alaq contains the first revelation.

175.

The following are voluntary fasting except

A.

Sittah Shawwal

B.

Qada'

C.

Ashura

D.

Tasu'a

Correct answer is B

 

Qada is not a voluntary but obligatory fast. It is a fast that is observed as a make up fast after Ramadan to compensate for any missed fast or any shortcoming during Ramadan fast.