WAEC IRS 2015 Paper

Concept:Ja'far ibn Abi Talib is remembered for his role as the spokesman of the Muslim migrants in Abyssinia.Explanation:When the early Muslims faced persecution in Makkah, the Prophet Muhammad sent a group to Abyssinia for safety.Ja'far ibn Abi Talib was chosen to lead this group and to present the case of the Muslims before the Negus, the ruler of Abyssinia.He clearly explained their beliefs and recited verses from the Qur'an, which impressed the Negus and secured protection for the Muslims.This memorable event is why he is known as the spokesman of the Muslims in Abyssinia.He did not kill Hamzah, he was not the first Mu'adhdhin, and he did not accompany the Prophet to Ta'if in that role.Answer:D. being the spokesman of the Muslims in Abyssinia.