WAEC - Islamic Religious Knowledge Irk (2015 - No. 16)
Abu Iahab was so nicked named because of his
wickedness
greatness
jealousy
Arrogance
Explanation
Abu lahab was so nicknamed because of his arrogance. His original name was 'Abd al-'Uzzā, but his father called him Abū Lahab ("Father of Flame") "because of his beauty and charm" due to his red (inflamed) cheeks.