2024 WAEC GCE SECOND SERIES (NOV.) IRK: IRK (I.R.S) WAEC GCE Second Series (Nov.) Authentic Answers 2025 (3774)

(1)

Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) met Khadijah through his uncle, Abu Talib, who had arranged for Muhammad to work for Khadijah as a merchant. Khadijah was impressed by Muhammad’s honesty and integrity, and she proposed marriage to him. Muhammad accepted, and they were married when Muhammad was 25 years old and Khadijah was 40 years old.

(2)

The Second Pledge of Aqabah took place in 621 CE, when a group of 73 men and 2 women from Medina pledged their allegiance to Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.). This pledge marked the beginning of the Islamic community in Medina and paved the way for the Prophet’s migration from Mecca to Medina.

4a)

إِنَّا أَنزَلْنَاهُ فِي لَيْلَةِ الْقَدْرِ

وَمَا أَدْرَاكَ مَا لَيْلَةُ الْقَدْرِ

لَيْلَةُ الْقَدْرِ خَيْرٌ مِّنْ أَلْفِ شَهْرٍ

(4b)

"We have indeed revealed this (Quran) in the Night of Power.

And what will explain to you what the Night of Power is?

The Night of Power is better than a thousand months."

(4c)

(i)The importance of the Night of Power (Laylatul Qadr), which is considered better than a thousand months.

(ii)The revelation of the Quran during the Night of Power.

(iii)The significance of the Night of Power as a time for spiritual reflection and devotion.

(iv)The importance of seeking forgiveness and guidance during the Night of Power.

(v)The value of patience and perseverance, as the Night of Power is considered a time of great spiritual reward.

(5a)

(i)Fajr (dawn prayer)

(ii)Dhuhr (noon prayer)

(iii)Asr (afternoon prayer)

(iv)Maghrib (sunset prayer)

(v)Isha (night prayer)

(5b)

(i)Making the intention to perform the prayer.

(ii)Performing the ablution (wudu).

(iii)Standing facing the direction of the Kaaba (qiblah).

(iv)Reciting the opening chapter of the Quran (Al-Fatihah).

(v)Performing the ruku (bowing) and sujud (prostration).

(vi)Reciting the final greetings (Tasleem).

(6a)

مَنْ صَامَ رَمَضَانَ إِيمَانًا وَاحْتِسَابًا غُفِرَ لَهُ مَا تَقَدَّمَ مِنْ ذَنْبِهِ

(6b)

"Whoever fasts Ramadan with faith and seeking reward, his previous sins will be forgiven."

(6c)

(i)The importance of fasting in Ramadan with faith and sincerity.

(ii)The reward of forgiveness for previous sins for those who fast with faith and seeking reward.

(iii)The value of seeking reward and forgiveness from Allah.

(iv)The significance of Ramadan as a month of forgiveness and mercy.

(v)The importance of having faith and sincerity in one’s actions to attain reward and forgiveness.