Waec gce IRS Answers 2022
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Following the death of Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, it was realized that many of those who had died in military campaigns had been memorizers of the Qur’an, with around 70 dying in the Battle of Yamama alone; Umar ibn al-Khattab suggested to Caliph Abu Bakr that the entire Qur’an be compiled and written down. Abu Bakr entrusted this task to Zayd ibn Thabit, who had worked as a scribe for Prophet Muhammad. Zayd ibn Thabit was a leading scholar and memorizer of the Qur’an. After carrying out this task meticulously, Zayd ibn Thabit prepared the official compilation of the Qur’an; however, he did not depend solely on his own memory, but rather searched for written texts from two separate persons as two proofs of each verse. Abu Bakr also openly demanded that every person in the city who had a portion of the Qur’an that had been written down bring it to Zayd ibn Thabit. At the same time, Umar first verified whether the Qur’anic portion in hands of the Companions had been written in the presence of Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, and then checked that such a revelation had been committed to memory by the Companions. Zayd ibn Thabit showed great care and dedication in this sacred task, and required two independent witnesses before accepting that a certain Qur’anic portion had been written in the presence of the Prophet. The main aim in this undertaking was not only to confirm the Qur’anic portion with one that had been memorized but also to ensure that it had been written in the Prophet’s presence.
In connection with this precision, utmost care and dedication, it is impossible not to see the manifestations of Divine will and God’s help, as mentioned in the verse, “Indeed it is We, We Who send down the Reminder, and it is indeed We Who are its Guardian” (Hijr 15:9).
The pages which were compiled during the time of Caliph Abu Bakr were known as a mushaf. This word literally means a manuscript that is bound between two covers as a single volume. After Abu Bakr, this mushaf was transferred to Caliph Umar and stayed with him during his lifetime; later being transferred to his daughter Hafsa. As a matter of fact, this was not the first time the Revelation had been recorded. Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon, had himself done the same thing when he was alive. But, the difference between the two undertakings is that during the Prophet’s lifetime the Revelation had been written on sheets of various materials, whereas it was written and compiled between two covers during the period of Caliph Abu Bakr
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Hajj is the pilgrimage to Mecca that every Muslim must make at least once in their lifetime if they are able; it is the most spiritual event that a Muslim experiences, observing rituals in the most sacred places in the Islamic world.
(5b)
On the eighth of Dhul-Hijjah, pilgrims enter ihram, which entails wearing plain garments – two unstitched cloths for men, or loose-fitting clothing for women – as well as following certain rules, such as not giving in to anger or engaging in sexual activity.
On 9th Dhul Hijjah, pilgrims travel (walk) towards Muzdalifah from Mount Arafat. Upon reaching here at sunset, they pray the combined salah of Maghrib and Isha and spend the night under a sky full of stars.
On the 10th of Dhul Hijjah, pilgrims return to Mina where they throw seven pebbles at Jamarat al-Aqaba, perform an animal sacrifice and have their hair cut
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No(2)
(i)Khul : It sometimes happens that a wife is not happy or satisfied with her marriage. If she has valid reason there is provision for the marriage to be broken at her request.
(ii)Faskh: This is the divorce granted by a court of law. on the grounds of a serious defect in the validity of marriage or in response to a valid complaint by a woman about her marriage or her treatment by her husband which warrants separation.
(iii)Mubara’ah: means divorce by mutual agreement of husband and wife to separate. Since this divorce is by the desire of both partners, the wife does not return her dowry.
(iv) Zihar:Zihar means a husband telling his wife: “You are to me like the back of my mother. if a husband utters these words to his wife, it is not permissible for him to have sex with her unless he atones by freeing a slave. If he is unable to do so, he should fast for two successive months
(v) Li’an : this involves taking an oath to avoid hudud punishment for the charge of adultery (zina).
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– The importance of belief in God: Suratul-Tin (Q.95) emphasizes the importance of belief in God and the need to have faith in Him. The chapter begins by affirming that “by the fig and the olive” (Q.95:1), God has created human beings and has provided them with everything they need. The chapter also states that those who reject God and do not believe in Him will be punished in the hereafter (Q.95:3-4).
– The need to be grateful to God: Suratul-Tin (Q.95) also teaches Muslims the importance of being grateful to God for His blessings. The chapter states that God has provided humanity with “good things” (Q.95:6), and that those who are grateful to Him will be rewarded in the hereafter. The chapter also warns against being ungrateful to God, as this will lead to punishment (Q.95:7-8).
– The role of human effort and determination: Suratul-Tin (Q.95) also emphasizes the importance of human effort and determination. The chapter states that God has given humans the ability to “hear and see and understand” (Q.95:5), and that it is up to them to use these abilities to seek knowledge and wisdom. The chapter also encourages Muslims to strive and to “compete with each other in good works” (Q.95:9), as this will lead to success in this life and the hereafter.
