Islamic Studies past questions: WAEC SSCE 2021

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1.
A complete prayer ends with a
1. A.Tashahhud
2. B.Taslim
3. C.Basmallah
4. D.Tahlil
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Answer: B Taslim
2.
A rak'ah in salat starts with
1. A.Ruhu
2. B.Takbiratul-Ihram
3. C.Qiyam bi Itidal
4. D.sujur
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Answer: B Takbiratul-Ihram
3.
A'isha was distinct from other wives of the prophet (SAW) because she
1. A.was the oldest of his wives
2. B.was married as a virgin
3. C.lived longer than his other wives
4. D.gave him employment
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Answer: B was married as a virgin
4.
Ad-Dhikr is Qur'an as 'ummul-kitab' is to
1. A.Kafirun
2. B.Ikhlas
3. C.Fatihah
4. D.Falaq
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Answer: C Fatihah
5.
Al-Akhirah is hereafter as Al-Qiyamah is to
1. A.Hell
2. B.Destiny
3. C.Paradise
4. D.resurrection
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Answer: D resurrection
6.
Alayasal-LLahu bi Ahkamil-Hakimin implies that Allah is the best
1. A.fashioner
2. B.creator
3. C.judge
4. D.architect
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Answer: D architect
7.
An hadith is referred to a diaf because
1. A.it is sometimes supported with evidence
2. B.all it transmitters are reliable
3. C.it has defects in its ismad and matn
4. D.it is a fabricated tradition
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Answer: D it is a fabricated tradition
8.
Birabbil - Falaq in Quran 113 means
1. A.From the enviers that envies
2. B.lord of the daybreak
3. C.Lord of the mankind
4. D.from the evil of dark
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Answer: B lord of the daybreak
9.
Ijma as a secondary source of islamic law implies....
1. A.analogical deductions
2. B.norms and tradition
3. C.Consensus opinion of scholars
4. D.established basis for justice
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Answer: C Consensus opinion of scholars
10.
Iqra' warabbukal akam is followed by
1. A.Iqra'bismi rabbikal-ladhi Khalaq
2. B.Khalaqal isana min alaq
3. C.Alladhi alama bil qalam
4. D.Allama insana malam yal'am
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Answer: C Alladhi alama bil qalam
11.
Khadijah married Muhammad (SAW) at the age of
1. A.40
2. B.50
3. C.30
4. D.20
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Answer: D 20
12.
Lawhul - Mahfudh is associated with Quran
1. A.memorization
2. B.preservation
3. C.recitation
4. D.compilation
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Answer: B preservation
13.
Malik yawmid-Din translated as
1. A.The king of the day of judgment
2. B.The Beneficient , the merciful
3. C.Guide us to the right path
4. D.Praise be to Allah, the lord of the worlds
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Answer: A The king of the day of judgment
14.
Marriage relationship fulfil the following functions except
1. A.Security at old age
2. B.foundation of family life
3. C.quick means of getting rich
4. D.sexual satisfaction
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Answer: B foundation of family life
15.
Muhammad (SAW) was referred to as al-Amin because he was
1. A.patient
2. B.honest
3. C.humble
4. D.trustworthy
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Answer: D trustworthy
16.
One of the issues discussed in Hadith 18 of an-Nawan is about
1. A.Avoidance of innovation
2. B.Avoidance of vain talk
3. C.The fear of Allah
4. D.Important of intention
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Answer: C The fear of Allah
17.
Reference is made to migration of 622C.E in an-Nawawi's Hadith
1. A.1
2. B.7
3. C.9
4. D.5
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Answer: A 1
18.
Subhana rabbiyal-A'lafaghfirli is recited when the worshiper is at
1. A.rurku
2. B.julus
3. C.qiyam
4. D.sujud
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Answer: D sujud
19.
Talaq al - Bodah takes efforts when divorce is pronounced
1. A.when the wife is still in her marital menes
2. B.verbally or in writing
3. C.three times simultaneously
4. D.When the wife is still in her marital home
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Answer: C three times simultaneously
20.
Tayammum is performed by muslims when
1. A.He wants to join a congregational prayer
2. B.he is in a hurry to perform prayer
3. C.access to water is very difficult
4. D.Time of the prayer has elapsed
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Answer: C access to water is very difficult
21.
The admoniion in last part of Hadith 18 of an-Nawawi is
1. A.respect for one's daughter
2. B.control of one's temper
3. C.love for one another
4. D.good conduct
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Answer: D good conduct
22.
the central theme of Hadith 41 of an-Nawawi is
1. A.total submission to Allah
2. B.honesty and transparency
3. C.good neighbourliness
4. D.avoidance of anger
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Answer: A total submission to Allah
23.
The fifty muslim archers at the battle of Uhud were instructed to
1. A.pay homage to the prophet (SAW)
2. B.stay there and should not leave
3. C.attach the enemies when facing them
4. D.strike first in order to gain war booty
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Answer: B stay there and should not leave
24.
The first Mu'adh - Dhin in islma is
1. A.Bilal
2. B.Amr
3. C.Hamzah
4. D.Maysarah
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Answer: A Bilal
25.
The first pledge of Aqbah was signed in
1. A.621 C.E
2. B.630 C.E
3. C.610 C.E
4. D.628 C.E
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Answer: B 630 C.E
26.
The following are classification of Hadith excepts
1. A.daif
2. B.hasan
3. C.mawdu
4. D.sahih
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Answer: C mawdu
27.
The following are lessons of Hadith 5 of an-Nawawi except
1. A.condemnation of devilish innovations
2. B.rejection of fabrication
3. C.banning of illegal acts
4. D.abolition od usury
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Answer: B rejection of fabrication
28.
The following nullifies an islamic marriage if not fulfilled except
1. A.payment of dowry
2. B.marriage feast
3. C.consent of parents
4. D.proposal and acceptance
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Answer: B marriage feast
29.
The hadith of an-Nawawi that admonishes a muslim to love his brothers as himself is number
1. A.13
2. B.7
3. C.9
4. D.16
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Answer: A 13
30.
The last child of prophet Mohammad (SAW) is
1. A.ibrahim
2. B.Tahir
3. C.Zaynab
4. D.Ruquayyah
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Answer: A ibrahim
31.
The main reason of transport used by the Arabs in the desert was
1. A.horse
2. B.Donkey
3. C.cattle
4. D.Camel
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Answer: D Camel
32.
The number of Makkan soldiers that part of the battle of Udud was
1. A.3000
2. B.1000
3. C.2000
4. D.4000
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Answer: A 3000
33.
the prophet's uncle who succeded ABu Talib as the head of Banu Hashum was
1. A.Hamzah
2. B.Abdullah
3. C.Abu Jahl
4. D.Abbas
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Answer: A Hamzah
34.
The Qur'an is referred to as al-hukum because it
1. A.provides direction to judgement
2. B.reminds one of his duties
3. C.is revealed from Allah
4. D.guides a Muslim to his right path
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Answer: A provides direction to judgement
35.
The Qur'an is to Muhammad (SAW) as suhuf is
1. A.Yusuf(A.S)
2. B.Daud (A.S)
3. C.Isa(A.S)
4. D.Ibrahim (A.S)
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Answer: D Ibrahim (A.S)
36.
The Qur'an was initially preserved on the following except
1. A.memory
2. B.leather
3. C.rock
4. D.paper
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Answer: B leather
37.
The total number of rak'ah in Zuhr'Asr an Isha is
1. A.11
2. B.17
3. C.5
4. D.12
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Answer: D 12
38.
The tradtionist who died in Qazwin in 273 C.E was
1. A.Muslim
2. B.Abu Daud
3. C.Tirmidhi
4. D.Ibn majah
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Answer: A Muslim
39.
The type of ghust performed by a new convert to islam is
1. A.Nifas
2. B.Janabah
3. C.Haydah
4. D.Dukhil al-islam
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Answer: D Dukhil al-islam
40.
The unity of Allah is expressed in suratul
1. A.Qadr
2. B.Falaq
3. C.Kafirun
4. D.Ikhlas
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Answer: D Ikhlas
41.
The weakest faith acording to Hadith 34 of an-Nawam is changing an evil with the
1. A.heart
2. B.hand
3. C.Tongue
4. D.leg
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Answer: A heart
42.
The work of Imam Bukhari and al-Tirimidhi are both called
1. A.Sunan
2. B.Ahkam
3. C.jami
4. D.Musamaf
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Answer: D Musamaf
43.
the young Muhammad(SAW) was taken to Ka'bah for prayer by
1. A.Hamzah
2. B.Abdul Myttalib
3. C.Abdullah
4. D.Abu Jahl
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Answer: B Abdul Myttalib
44.
Which if the following is not amonged the articles of faith ? belief in the
1. A.miracles
2. B.angels
3. C.scriptures
4. D.prophets
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Answer: A miracles
45.
which of the following is a characteristic of Makkan survivor ?
1. A.curtain criminal injunction
2. B.long substance
3. C.Historical narrations
4. D.poetic rythm
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Answer: C Historical narrations
46.
Which of the following is not contained in Hadith 15 of an-Nawawi?
1. A.speaking the truth always
2. B.consciousness of Allah in all places
3. C.honouring one's guest
4. D.respecting one's neighbour
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Answer: B consciousness of Allah in all places
47.
Which of the following prayers is not observed by Isha and Fajr
1. A.Shafi
2. B.Tahajjud
3. C.Witr
4. D.Istisqa
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Answer: D Istisqa
48.
Which of the following was not a Jahilliyyah idol?
1. A.al-Uzzah
2. B.al-manat
3. C.al-Jibl
4. D.al-lat
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Answer: C al-Jibl

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