WAEC Islamic Religious Knowledge Past Questions & Answers - Page 8

36.

Muhammed (SAW) went to Ta'if in 620 A.D to

A.

Seek the support of the tribe of thaqif

B.

contract another marriage

C.

provide leadership for the new muslims

D.

Meditate and pray in their vineyards

Correct answer is C

Prophet Muhammad (SAW) went to Ta'if in 620 AD to reach out and seek support and shelter for amateur Muslims beyond the city of Makkah.

37.

Who among the following is associated with sihahus -sittah?

A.

Malik bn Anas

B.

Ahmad b. Hambal

C.

An-Nasa'i

D.

An-Nawawi

Correct answer is C

Al-Ṣiḥāḥ al-Sitta refers to 6 huge Sunni collections of hadiths. They are very reliable for Sunni Muslims and are considered as their most important religious sources after the Qur'an. They include: Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Sunan Abi Dawud, Sunan Ibn Maja, Sunan al-Tirmidhi, and Sunan al-Nasa'i.

38.

Do not be angry is an admonition in Nawawi Hadith

A.

14

B.

15

C.

16

D.

17

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

39.

The following terms are relevant to marriage and divorce except

A.

Ramy

B.

faskh

C.

Iddah

D.

mahr

Correct answer is A

Faskh, Iddah, and Mahr are related to divorce. Ramy is not included.

40.

the Qur'an is al-Huda because it is a

A.

book

B.

guide

C.

revelation

D.

reminder

Correct answer is B

The Quran is al huda because it is a guide. Huda name meaning is right guidance, correct guidance, guidance towards good.