Islamic Studies past questions: WAEC SSCE 2022

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1.
'Alam yajidka yatiman fa'awa(Q.93:6) refers to Muhammad (S.A.W.) as
1. A.a hero
2. B.a prophet
3. C.a leader
4. D.an orphan
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Answer: D an orphan
2.
"La taghdab" in Hadith 16 means
1. A.do not be jealous
2. B.avoid vain talk
3. C.do not get angry
4. D.mind your own business
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Answer: C do not get angry
3.
"Lam Yalid wa lam yulad" (Q112:3) is preceded by
1. A.Qul Huwal-Lahu Ahad
2. B.Wa lam yakunl-Lahu kufuwan ahad
3. C.Lakum dinukum waliyadi
4. D.Allah's Samad
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Answer: D Allah's Samad
4.
A Juz' of the Qur'an is sub-divided into the following except
1. A.Nisf
2. B.Manzil
3. C.Hizb
4. D.Rub'
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Answer: B Manzil
5.
A major lesson contained in Hadith 16 of an-Nawawi is
1. A.unnecessary questioning
2. B.having good intentions
3. C.sincerity in faith
4. D.ability to control anger
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Answer: D ability to control anger
6.
A memorizer of the Qur'an is known as
1. A.Qadi
2. B.Qari
3. C.Katib
4. D.Haftz
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Answer: D Haftz
7.
A muslim is only permitted to marry his
1. A.foster sister
2. B.late wife's sister
3. C.foster mother
4. D.late father-wife
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Answer: B late wife's sister
8.
A'ishah the daughter of Abu-Bakr was born in the year
1. A.614 C.E.
2. B.612 C.E.
3. C.620 C.E.
4. D.622 C.E.
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Answer: A 614 C.E.
9.
According to the Hadith of the Prophet(S.A.W.), learning is obligatory for both the
1. A.arab and non-arab
2. B.old and young
3. C.muslim and non-muslim
4. D.male and female
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Answer: D male and female
10.
After the first encounter of Muhammad(S.A.W.) with Jibril(A.S.), he
1. A.almost abandoned his desire to spread Islam
2. B.fainted and asked Allah's guidance and protection
3. C.sent Khadija to inform Waraqah b. Nawfal of the experience
4. D.directed Khadija to cover him with a cloak
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Answer: D directed Khadija to cover him with a cloak
11.
Attainment of Allah's consciousness through fasting is mentioned in Qur'an 2 verse
1. A.286
2. B.285
3. C.193
4. D.183
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Answer: D 183
12.
Halimah, the wet nurse of Muhammad (S.A.W.) hailed from the Banu
1. A.Quraysh
2. B.Sa'ad
3. C.Khuza'ah
4. D.Mustaliq
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Answer: B Sa'ad
13.
How many times does the word al-Qadr occur in Qur'an chapter 97?
1. A.3
2. B.2
3. C.5
4. D.4
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Answer: A 3
14.
Imam an-Nasa'l spent his days in
1. A.Khurasan
2. B.Sijistan
3. C.Bukhara
4. D.Mkkah
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Answer: A Khurasan
15.
Imam Bukhari is to 870 C.E. as Imam Muslim is to
1. A.892 C.E.
2. B.886 C.E.
3. C.875 C.E.
4. D.888 C.E.
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Answer: C 875 C.E.
16.
In the science of Hadith, the next Sahih on authenticity is
1. A.Da'if
2. B.Hasan
3. C.Qudsi
4. D.Muttasil
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Answer: B Hasan
17.
Makkah is referred to in Qur'an chapter 95 verse 3 as the city of
1. A.security
2. B.Islam
3. C.Prayer
4. D.Allah
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Answer: A security
18.
Muslims should pay attention to Hadith 5 of an-Nawawi because it
1. A.discourages innovations in religion
2. B.warns against backbiting
3. C.frowns upon excessive questioning
4. D.encourages sincerity in all matters
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Answer: A discourages innovations in religion
19.
Permanent exemption from Ramadan fast may be occasioned by
1. A.breastfeeding
2. B.old age
3. C.pregnancy
4. D.menstruation
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Answer: B old age
20.
Qur'an 24:32 is an injunction which
1. A.enjoins Muslims to marry righteous partners
2. B.allows Muslims to divorce only when necessary
3. C.discourages a Muslim from polygamy
4. D.commands Muslims to marry more than one wife
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Answer: A enjoins Muslims to marry righteous partners
21.
Suratul-Fatihah(Q.1:5) admonishes muslims to
1. A.remember the day of Judgement
2. B.appreciate the mercy and grace of Allah
3. C.give thanks and praises to Allah
4. D.worship none except Almighty Allah
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Answer: D worship none except Almighty Allah
22.
The capital of the ancient Ghana empire was
1. A.Jenne
2. B.Awkar
3. C.Awdaghast
4. D.Sijilmasa
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Answer: B Awkar
23.
The first king of the Mali empire to accept Islam was
1. A.Mansa Sulayman
2. B.Barmandana
3. C.Mansa Musa
4. D.Sundiata
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Answer: C Mansa Musa
24.
The first revelation is contained in Suratul
1. A.'Alaq
2. B.Falaq
3. C.Qadr
4. D.Ikhlas
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Answer: A 'Alaq
25.
The following are voluntary fasting except
1. A.Sittah Shawwal
2. B.Qada'
3. C.Ashura
4. D.Tasu'a
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Answer: B Qada'
26.
The following Suwar begin with divine command to the Prophet except Surah
1. A.al-Falaq
2. B.ad-Duha
3. C.an-Nas
4. D.al-Kafirun
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Answer: B ad-Duha
27.
The goddess of Jahiliyyah Arabs exclude
1. A.as-sanat
2. B.al-Uzzah
3. C.al-lat
4. D.al-Manat
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Answer: A as-sanat
28.
The last verse of Suratut-Tin describes Allah as the
1. A.Creator
2. B.Lord
3. C.King
4. D.Judge
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Answer: D Judge
29.
The major teaching in Surah an-Nasr(Q. 110) is that
1. A.after difficulty comes ease
2. B.death is inevitable
3. C.Islam has a bright future
4. D.man must strive to succeed in life
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Answer: C Islam has a bright future
30.
The major teaching of Hadith 5 of an-Nawawi centres on
1. A.worship
2. B.intention
3. C.innovation
4. D.faith
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Answer: C innovation
31.
The number of rak'ah in the obligatory prayers of Friday is
1. A.2
2. B.18
3. C.17
4. D.15
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Answer: D 15
32.
The period between the advent of Islam in Arabia is referred to as Jahiliyyah because Arabia
1. A.was surrounded by water in the West and South
2. B.had no inspired Prophet and revelation
3. C.was divided into three physical zones
4. D.had desert border lines
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Answer: B had no inspired Prophet and revelation
33.
The Prophet lost his wife Khadija in the year
1. A.616 C.E.
2. B.610 C.E.
3. C.619 C.E.
4. D.617 C.E.
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Answer: C 619 C.E.
34.
The Prophet(S.A.W.) grew up among the Banu
1. A.Umayyad
2. B.Qurayzah
3. C.Hashim
4. D.Sa'd
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Answer: C Hashim
35.
The prostration performed while reading the Qur'an is Sujud
1. A.al-Qabli
2. B.Sahw
3. C.al-Ba'di
4. D.at-Tilawah
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Answer: D at-Tilawah
36.
The reign of Caliph Uthman b. Affan is known for
1. A.Standardization of the Qur'an
2. B.tax collection
3. C.Hadith collection
4. D.justice and administrative fairness
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Answer: A Standardization of the Qur'an
37.
The SIXTH verse of al-Fatiha is a prayer for
1. A.protection
2. B.Success
3. C.Guidance
4. D.healing
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Answer: C Guidance
38.
The state into which the pilgrim enters before the time of Hajj is
1. A.Tawaf
2. B.Ihram
3. C.Sa'y
4. D.Talbiyyah
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Answer: B Ihram
39.
The supererogatory prayer with a single rak'ah is Salatul
1. A.Jama'ah
2. B.Safar
3. C.Witr
4. D.Kusuf
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Answer: C Witr
40.
The Surah which begins with four oaths is
1. A.at-Tin
2. B.al-Kaafirun
3. C.ad-Duha
4. D.Alaq
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Answer: A at-Tin
41.
The Tahajjud is observed between
1. A.Shaf' and Witr
2. B.Maghrib and Isha'i
3. C.Isha' and Fajr
4. D.Zuhr and 'Asr
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Answer: C Isha' and Fajr
42.
To seek divine guidance, Muslims are encouraged to perform Salat
1. A.Tahajjud
2. B.Tarawih
3. C.Istisqa
4. D.Istikhara
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Answer: D Istikhara
43.
Voluntary fasting is encouraged on
1. A.a day before Ramadan
2. B.'Id days
3. C.Fridays
4. D.Mondays
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Answer: D Mondays
44.
When Muhammad(S.A.W.) sought for protection in Ta'if in 620 C.E. he was
1. A.allowed to stay for few days
2. B.stoned by the people of Ta'if
3. C.granted a conditional permit
4. D.received joyously by the people
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Answer: B stoned by the people of Ta'if
45.
Which of the following is not a form of shirk according to the Qur'an?
1. A.Atheism
2. B.Monotheism
3. C.Trinity
4. D.Polytheism
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Answer: B Monotheism
46.
Which of the following is the greatest form of Jihad according to the Prophet(S.A.W.)?
1. A.Suppressing one's selfish desires
2. B.Writing religious books
3. C.Performance of Hajj
4. D.Waging war in the course of Allah
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Answer: A Suppressing one's selfish desires
47.
Which of the following Suwar contains ELEVEN verses?
1. A.Ad-Duha
2. B.At-Tin
3. C.Al-'Alaq
4. D.Al-Qadr
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Answer: A Ad-Duha
48.
Which of this is an exclusive obligation of the husband?
1. A.Domestic support
2. B.Counselling
3. C.Provision of jobs
4. D.Provision of shelter
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Answer: C Provision of jobs
49.
Who among the following played a major role in the transmission of Hadiths?
1. A.Khadijah
2. B.Fatimah
3. C.Hafsah
4. D.A'ishah
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Answer: D A'ishah
50.
Without the last verse of Suratud-Duha(Q.93), the remaining verse are
1. A.10
2. B.8
3. C.9
4. D.11
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Answer: A 10

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