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2020 WAEC GCE 1ST SERIES HAUSA/IGBO/YORUBA OBJ & THEORY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
CRS ANSWERS
CRS OBJ
1-10: CBCACBCBDA
11-20: AAABDDDBAA
21-30: CBCCDBBCDA
31-40: DBDCDBBDCD
41-50: DCABBBCDAA
(1a)
Joseph second dream was that he would even reign over his parents, which went beyond the idea that he would just receive the blessing from his father, but that he would become a national leader. His brothers were furious. Joseph Dreams the two dreams, he told his brothers, which caused their extreme anger, which led to his later imprisonment and suffering. Why would he do such a thing, knowing how angry they would get? Some think that Joseph had been spoiled to the point where he was completely insensitive to how his words would affect others. But others point out that in that day, when a person had a clear vision from God, he was expected to share it with others, no matter how it impacted his own life. Joseph had told Pharaoh later when he had two dreams with the same message that “the matter had been firmly decided by God, and God would do it soon”. If Joseph believed that his own two dreams were sure to happen, he probably felt obligated to tell others. Joseph’s statement to Pharaoh that when one has two dreams, God would be sure to act on on them soon is loaded with irony. At the time Joseph said those words, he had been living in a dungeon for more than two years, and the two dreams in his own life had gone unfulfilled for 13 years. During that time he had been sold into slavery, sent to prison under false charges, and hadn’t seen his family in years. The fact that Joseph could be so sure of God’s answers after years of waiting is a tremendous testimony to his faith. More importantly, if Joseph had given up on God’s answers to dreams during that time, he wouldn’t have interpreted Pharaoh’s dreams, and he wouldn’t have been given the authority to rule that finally caused the fulfillment of his own dreams!
(1b)
(i) Principled – He had character and integrity. He was honest. He was tempted at multiple times, and he resisted.
(ii) Humble – The power and prestige of his position working for Pharaoh never changed him.
(iii) Disciplined – Joseph had the proper long term perspective, even while in jail for a crime he didn’t commit.
(iv) Faithfulness – While in jail and throughout all of the turmoil, Joseph remained faithful to God and never wavered from his commitment to follow Him.
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(3a)
When Ahab became the king, he married a woman from Phoenicia and brought her to Israel. She was called Jezebel. She introduced the religion of her country (Baal worship) to Israel. In fact, she was trying to make Baalism the religion of Israel against Israel’s tradition.
The Prophet Elijah pronounced a drought on Israel as punishment for the things Jezebel was doing so there was no rain for three and a half years. There was famine on the land. In reaction, Jezebel tried to kill all the prophets of God.
Obadiah was the man in charge of King Ahab’s household. While Jezebel sought God’s prophets to destroy them, Obadiah also determined to save them. He hid one hundred prophets of God in caves, fifty per cave and fed them with bread and water every day.
Ahab sent Obadiah to go through the land and help locate any pasture so that they might save the king’s animals from perishing. It was on this mission that Obadiah encountered Prophet Elijah. The prophet told Obadiah to go back and tell the king that he had come back. Obadiah did not want to do this. He told Elijah how the king had looked for him everywhere but did not find him. Every nation that said Elijah was not with them had to swear an oath. Obadiah feared that if he went to tell the king that Elijah was around and later the spirit of God takes Elijah away, Ahab could put him to death. Elijah assured Obadiah to go tell Ahab of his presence and that he was ready to meet the king.
When Ahab finally met Elijah, he described him as “You troubler of Israel” but Elijah denied he was the one troubling Israel. He told Ahab that he was rather the one troubling Israel. Elijah told Ahab to gather all Israel on Mount Carmel including the 450 prophets of Baal and the 400 prophets of Asherah, to determine who is the real God, Yahweh or Baal.
(3b)
(i) We attract punishment from God when we are unfaithful.
(ii) When God punishes people, it brings hardship upon both the sinner and the innocent.
(iii) God has his own way of solving human problems.
(iv) We should be bold to challenge those who cause suffering to human beings.
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(7a)
After Jesus was brought before Annas, who questioned Him regarding his disciples and teaching, and then sent him on to Caiaphas, the high priest.
So they brought Jesus into the high priest’s house, where the scribes and the elders were gathered together.
Then chief priests and the whole council sought a false witness against Jesus, to put him to death but they found none, though many false witnesses came.
But afterward, two false witnesses came up and bare false witness against him.
They said that Jesus said that He is able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days.
That they heard him say, that He will destroy the temple that is made with hands, and in three days He will build another made without hands.
The high priest stood up, in the midst, and asked Jesus if he has anything to say about the accusations made against Him but Jesus held his peace and didn’t say anything.
And the priest asked him again, if he said he is the son of God. At this point, Jesus replied saying ”You have said that I am, and a nevertheless I say to you, Henceforth you shall see the Son of man sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming with the clouds of heaven.
Then the high priest rent his garments on hearing what Jesus said and said that He has spoken blasphemy, that they need no more witnesses.
The chief priest then asked the crowd what they think. They answered and said that He is worthy of death. And they all condemned him to be worthy of death.
Then the men that held Jesus mocked him, and beat him while some began to spit on him.
They blindfolded him, a and some smote him with the palms of their hands telling Him to prophesy who struck Him. The officers received him with blows of their hands.
(7b)
(i) We should determine to finish our race just as Christ did.
(ii) We should remember to accept God’s timing.
(iii) We shouldn’t let the actions or inactions of others cause us to quit.
(iv) We should always surrender to God’s plan
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(8a)
(i) Prayers of Adoration: A prayer of adoration is a prayer that praises God’s goodness and majesty.
(ii) Prayers of Confession: A prayer of confession is a searching prayer of the heart. When we confess, we bare our souls before God about our sins and shortcomings.
(iii) Prayers of Thanksgiving
A prayer of thanksgiving is a prayer that recognizes the good things God gives us and offers thanks for them: our lives, our health, our families, and our faith.
(iv) Prayers of Supplication: A prayer of supplication is a prayer that lifts up requests before God. Supplications are often divided between those requests we make for ourselves (petitions) and those requests we make on behalf of other people (intercessions).
(8b)
[Pick Any THREE]
(i) Prayer draws us closer to God
(ii) Prayer Helps You Understand God’s Will
(iii) Prayer Builds Your Confidence
(iv) Prayer Brings Peace Of Mind
(v) Prayer Brings Us Towards Forgiveness
IRS ANSWERS
(1)
The situation of the Muslim after the death of prophet Muhammed (S.A.W) cause an disagreement broke out among his followers and the Muslim over deciding his successor. Muhammad’s prominent companion Umar ibn al-Khattab nominated Abu Bakr, Muhammad’s friend and collaborator. With additional support, Abu Bakr was confirmed as the first caliph (religious successor to Muhammad) that same year. This choice was disputed by some of Muhammad’s companions, who held that Ali ibn Abi Talib, his cousin and son-in-law, had been designated the successor by Muhammad at Ghadir Khumm. Ali was Muhammad’s first cousin and closest living male relative, as well as his son-in-law, having married Muhammad’s daughter Fatimah. Ali would eventually become the fourth Sunni caliph. These disagreements over Muhammad’s true successor led to a major split in Islam between what became the Sunni and Shi’a denominations, a division that still holds to this day. Sunni Muslims believe and confirm that Abu Bakr was chosen by the community and that this was the proper procedure. Sunnis further argue that a caliph should ideally be chosen by election or community consensus. Shi’a Muslims believe that just as God alone appoints a prophet, only God has the prerogative to appoint the successor to his prophet. They believe God chose Ali to be Muhammad’s successor and the first caliph of Islam.
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(3)
The prayer is observed in congregation to seek pardon for the deceased and all dead Muslims. The Salat al-Janazah is a collective obligation upon Muslims (farḍ al-kifāya) i.e., if some Muslims take the responsibility of doing it, the obligation is fulfilled, but if no-one fulfils it, then all Muslims will be accountable. Performing the funeral prayer when the body is not present is generally not permitted in the Hanafi and Maliki madhhabs, is permitted in the Hanbali madhhab, and is recommended in the Shafi‘i madhhab.
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(4i)
Al-Furqan:
The Arabic word ‘Al-Furqan’ literally means ‘that which distinguishes between right and wrong’. Allah’s (سبحانه و تعالى) revelation and expression of His will, is certainly, the true standard of right and wrong. The Qur’an distinguishes between good and evil, between truth and falsehood, and between knowledge and ignorance. It demands that the believers follow the commands of their Lord, by following the ahkam shariah in all aspects of their lives, by abstaining from the haram (forbidden) and fulfilling the faraid (obligations), as well as enjoining the good and forbidding the evil.
(4iii)
Adh-Dhikr:
“Al-Dhikr” literally means “Remembrance” and “Reminder”. The Qur’an was given this title because it is a reminder of Allah. It reminds human beings the purpose for which they are/were sent on the earth. When it was revealed on the Prophet (pbuh) in Makkah and Madinah, it reminded the then audience that the Messengers were sent to every nation and those who accepted them were awarded here and will be awarded hereafter as well while as those who did not accept them faced wrath of Allah and will face in hereafter also. Similarly, it reminds us today that one day we have to stand in front of Almighty Allah to get reward/ punishment for all deeds.
(4v)
Tanzil:
Tanzil is something that is sent down progressively over time. And it is a Qur’an which We have separated by intervals that you might recite it to the people over a prolonged period. And We have sent it down progressively
The Quran was sent to the Prophet over his lifetime starting from the age of forty. The lesson for us in this is that we can’t learn the Quran in a day. It takes time and effort, and we must set our minds for that long journey towards understanding the Quran.
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(5a)
1- Laqad khalaqnal insaana fee ahsani taqweem
2- Thumma ra dad naahu asfala saafileen
3- Ill-lal lazeena aamanoo wa ‘amilus saalihaati; falahum ajrun ghairu mamnoon
4- Fama yu kaz zibuka b’adu bid deen
5- Alai sal laahu bi-ahkamil haakimeen
(5b)
1- Verily, We created man of the best stature (mould),
2- Then We reduced him to the lowest of the low,
3- Save those who believe (in Islamic Monotheism) and do righteous deeds, then they shall have a reward without end (Paradise).
4- Then what (or who) causes you (O disbelievers) to deny the Recompense (i.e. Day of Resurrection)?
5- Is not Allah the Best of judges?
(5c)
1. Allah honours His Prophets (peace be upon them) in various different ways. Allah subhana wa ta’ala honours His Prophets and Messengers in their lives and even after their deaths. The mention of the Prophets in the Quran is itself an honour, as their lives and stories have been immortalized until the end of time. Allah honours Prophets in different ways.
2. Human beings have been created “in the finest state”
Allah takes four different oaths marking four symbols which refer to the five greatest Prophets to walk on the face of the earth. And putting the lives and the symbols of these Prophets as His oath, Allah makes the statement that human beings are created in the finest of states.
3. Allah honours man, man dishonours himself
While Allah honours man by creating him in the finest state, mankind dishonours himself by being sinful and disobeying the commandments of his Lord. And by disobedience and rebelliousness, man brings on himself humiliation in both this life and the next.
4. All will fall except . . .
However, Allah is Ar-Rahman The Most Merciful, and He is also Arhamar Raahimeen, The Most Merciful of those who show Mercy and He would just not let us feel depressed and staring at doom. Instead He always gives His slaves another chance. He lets us know that there is a way out of falling into the trap and being of the lowest of the low.
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