WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 3138

15,686.

Which of the following is a major function of Zakat?

A.

poverty reduction

B.

circulation of wealth

C.

making people happy

D.

Display of generosity

Correct answer is A

Poverty reduction is the major function of zakat. Zakat plays an important role in reducing poverty and promotes equitable sharing of wealth.

15,687.

The following religions existed in Ariabia before islam except

A.

Buddhism

B.

christianity

C.

judaism

D.

paganism

Correct answer is B

Buddhism did not seem to have viewed Islam as a rival religion.

15,688.

The source of shari'ah are

A.

Qur'an, tarikh, and Hadith

B.

Hadith, ijma', and Qur'an

C.

Hadith, Qur'an, and muwatta

D.

Qiyas, ijma' , Hidayah

Correct answer is B

The source of shari'ah are Hadith, ijma' and Qur'an. Various sources of Sharia are used by Islamic jurisprudence to elaborate the body of Islamic law.

15,689.

The most authentic Hadith collection is that is

A.

Malik b. Anas

B.

ibn majah

C.

an-Nasa'i

D.

al-Bukhari

Correct answer is D

 

The most authentic HADITH collection is al Bukhari.

15,690.

Jihad as an islamic concept is to

A.

kill the unbelievers

B.

Capture slaves

C.

share the booties

D.

Strive in Allah's way

Correct answer is D

Jihad as an Islamic concept is to strive in Allah's way. The word "jihad" means "struggle" or "striving" (in the way of God) or to work for a noble cause with determination.