An aspect of the Nigerian culture which may be regarded as shirk is

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A. excessive spending at burial ceremonies
B. worship of ancestors
C. signing and dancing in public
D. ceremonies involving social interaction between boys and girls.

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

Shirk (Arabic: شرك‎ širk) is the sin of idolatry or polytheism (i.e., the deification or worship of anyone or anything besides Allah). It means ascribing to, or the establishment of, partners placed beside Allah. It is termed Tawhid (monotheism) Mušrikūn مشركون are those who practice shirk, which literally means "association" and refers to accepting other gods and divinities alongside God (as God's "associates").

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