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They are sinless (Ma’asuumin)
They are created from Noor
They are invisible
They do not have a will of their own.
They have no physical desires e.g. sleep
Angels are neither male nor female
They do not require human necessities e.g. eating
They are obedient to Allah’s commands
Angels can change and assume a human form according to Allah’s will i.e. have no material bodies
They always glorify Allah all the time
They never get tired.

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Significance of Belief in the oneness of Allah.

22/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2009 Question 6(a) with Answers and Marking Scheme.

(a) Significance of Belief in the oneness of Allah. (14 marks)

When one the believes in Allah, he surrenders all his life to Him and becomes his real servant.
This therefore makes him to fulfil God’s commands and eventually maintain law and order in society
Belief in Allah produces in a believer a high degree of self-respect and confidence. He/she knows that he/she depends on non other than Allah for the fulfillment of his/her needs.
Believes Allah alone has power to do good or harm on him/her.
Makes a believer humble and modest. He/her is never arrogant. He/her knows that everything is controlled by Allah. He is the one who gives and the one who takes away from one what he pleases.
It makes the believer to be dutiful and upright. The believer knows that everybody will be asked to give an account of his/her responsibility by Allah on the Day of Judgment. Therefore the believer should not feel proud and boastful when he/she has something.
Belief in Allah makes a believer contented for he knows that Allah will take care of all his/her needs if he/she is obedient and hardworking.
It makes the believer brave and courageous as he/she knows that it ¡s only Allah who safeguards and protects.
Makes a believer to be patient and persevering as he/she knows that whatever the problems,Allah will solve them eventually.
Make a believer submit completely to the will of Allah.
Liberates a believer from the worship of idols/false gods.
It is the basis on which believers unite regardless of race, colour, nationality or social status.
Inculcates good values/virtues. Builds good character based on piety and righteousness/Taqwa.
Inculcates tranquility and peace of mind in the believer.

(7x2 = 14 marks)

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Facts which prove that the Quran is from Allah.

22/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2009 Question 2(b) with Answers and Marking Scheme.

(b) Facts which prove that the Quran is from Allah.

Facts which prove that the Quran is from Allah.

The Quran challenges the disbelievers to produce anything like it.
The Prophet (p.b.u.h) was not literate/good orator and would not have produced the Quran.
The Quran has miracles that prove that it could not be the work of man.
During the time of the revelation of the Quran, poetry was at its climax, but non could manage the style of the Quran/match the style of the Quran.
It foretells events that are to come/foretells future events.
It does not contradict itself.

(5 x 2 = 10 marks)

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Explain five ways in which the Prophets of Allah facilitated divine guidance.

21/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2010 Question 6(a) with Answers and Marking Scheme.

(a) Explain five ways in which the Prophets of Allah facilitated divine guidance. (10 marks)

Ways in which the Prophets of Allah facilitated Divine Guidance

Some were given revelation (hooks) which they passed on to the people.
They led exemplary lives for others to emulate/role models.
Preaching/teaching what was revealed to them.
Some had groups of companions whom they taught and sent out to teach/preach.
Some established places of worship.
Condemned sin in society and called peo2le to return to the right path.
Stood up against evil.
Condemned idol worship
Called people to the worship of Allah and Allah alone.
Through counselling and guidance on matters of faith..
They put up with hardships (persecutions) for the sake of Allah.
By remaining faithful to Allah and committed/devoted to their calling/mission/work.
Taught fear and obedience to Allah by abstaining from all that He has forbidden.
Brought the message of reward for those who obey Allah and punishment in hell fire for those who disobey Him.
Some-sent emissaries to take Allah’s message-to distant lands/rulers.
Some left wasiyya advising their people to remain faithful to Allah.
Most were given miracles which facilitated preaching of the message.

(5x2 = 10 marks)

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What are the characteristics of the Prophets of Allah?

19/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2011 Question 4(c) with Answers.

(c) What are the characteristics of the Prophets of Allah? (7 marks)

Characteristics of the Prophets of Allah.

Taught mankind how to do good and avoid evil.
Their teachings were clear, simple and straight forward.
Sincere and dedicated to their work.
Had clear knowledge of what they had been sent for and never deviated from it.
Good, character e.g honest and truthful.
Intelligent and of high integrity.
Maosum - did not commit sins intentionally.
Free from serious diseases.
Main aim was to preach oneness of Allah/Tawhid, and to successfully complete their mission as instructed by Allah.

(7 x I = marks)

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State six attributes of Allah that are mentioned in Ayatul Kursi.

19/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2011 Question 2(b) with Answers.

(b) State six attributes of Allah that are mentioned in Ayatul Kursi. (6 marks)

Attributes of Allah mentioned in Ayatul kursi.

the most high.
the most great.
the ever-living.
the all-knowing.
the sustainer.
the protector.
the only ONE

(6 x 1 =6 marks)

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Outline ﬁve characteristics of the Angels of Allah.

17/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2013 Question 6(c) with Answers.

c) Outline ﬁve characteristics of the Angels of Allah. (5 marks)

Characteristics of the Angels of Allah

They are free from sins.
They are created from light.
They are gender neutral.
They neither drink nor eat.
They have no material bodies.
They cannot deviate from God's commands.
They have no physical desire, e.g. sleep.
They don’t have a will of their own.

(5 x 1 = 5 marks)

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Identify seven duties of the prophets of Allah (s.w.t).

10/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2015 Question 6(b) with Answers.

(b) Identify seven duties of the prophets of Allah (s.w.t). (7 marks)

Duties of the prophets of Allah

They receive and disseminate revelation (wahy) from Allah to mankind
They acted as leaders or guides to their respective communities or ummah in material and spiritual needs
They preached on the oneness of God (Tawhid)
they were charged with the responsibility of guiding mankind to the right path
They served as role model to their ummah
They gave glad tidings to the believers and warned of severe punishment for the evil doers
To establish harmonious and good relationship among members of the society
To teach people right belief and acceptable forms of worship
To inculcate in people moral values and desirable habits
To restore social order and uplift the living conditions of their respective communities/justice

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State eight characteristics of the angels of Allah (s.w.t).

10/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2015 Question 6(a) with Answers.

(a) State eight characteristics of the angels of Allah (s.w.t). (8 marks)

Characteristics of angles of Allah (s.w.t)

they are infalliable/ma’asum
they neither eat nor drink
they are neither male nor female
they are created out of light (nur)
can assume any form
they are righteous and truthful
their main objective is to praise Allah day and night
they cannot do anything without God’s command/obedient to Allah
they have wings
they are assigned specific duties by Allah

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Give four attributes of Allah as mentioned in Ayatul Kursi.

10/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2015 Question 1(c) with Answers.

(c) Give four attributes of Allah as mentioned in Ayatul Kursi. (4 marks)

Attributes of Allah as mentioned in Ayatul Kursi

The ever-living (al-hayyu)
Ever-Alert
Owner of the universe
The Most High (al-aliyu)
The greatest (al-addhim)
All knowing
The protector

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Give the meaning of each of the following attributes of Allah.

9/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2017 Question 6(c) with Answers.

c)Give the meaning of each of the following attributes of Allah. (6 marks)
(i) Arrahim
(ii) Al-Ghaffar
(iii) Arrazaq
(iv) Al-Hayyu
(v) Al-Qayyum
(vi) As-swam ad

Meaning of the attributes of Allah

Arrahim — the most merciful
Al- Ghaffar — the forgiver
Arrazaq - the sustainer
Al- Hayyu — the living/alive
Al- Qayyum — the existing
As- swamad — the self sufficient

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Describe the challenges faced by the prophets of Allah in their mission.

9/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2017 Question 6(a) with Answers.

(a) Describe the challenges faced by the prophets of Allah in their mission. (6 marks)

Challenges faced by the prophets of Allah in their mission

Rejection by the people to whom they were sent. People refused to listen to their messages e.g. Prophet Muhammad (P.b.u.h) was rejected by the Quraish, NabiNuh was rejected by his people.
Persecution for what they preached and stood for. Prophet Muhammad (P.b.u.h) was persecuted by the Quraish through social boycott, abuses, intimidation e.t.c. Nabi Ibrahim was thrown into a burning fire. NabiNuh was mocked and taunted by his people.
Temptations to commit sin e.g. the devil tried to convince Nabi Ibrahim not to sacrifice his son.
Threatened with death : Prophet Muhammad, (P.b.u.h), NabiIssa (AS) were threatened with death
Exiled from their homes. Nabi Musa (A.S) Prophet Muhammad (P.b.u.h) had to leave their homes due to the hostilities from their people.
Opposition and ridicule; Prophet Muhammad (P.b.u.h), NabiNuh (A.S) were openly ridiculed and opposed by their people.
Lack of trust; they were challenged to prove their authenticity through miracles.

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Describe the duties of the following angels of Allah. (s.w.t.)

7/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2018 Question 6(a) with Answers.

(a) Describe the duties of the following angels of Allah. (s.w.t.) (5 marks)
(i) Raqib and Atid
(ii) Munkar and Nakir
(iii) Mikail
(iv) Ridhwan
(v) Jibril

Duties of angels of Allah (s.w.t.)

Raqib and Atid are the recording angels, they record the deeds of human beings.
Munkar nad Nakir question people in the grave.
Mikail is the angel who is in charge of rain.
Ridhwan is the angel in charge of Jannah.
Jibril is in charge conveying wahyi to prophets.

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State six rights of other creatures of Allah.

7/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2018 Question 5(b) with Answers.

(b) State six rights of other creatures of Allah. (6 marks)

Rights of other creatures of Allah

Muslims are obligated to accord the other creatures of Allah their rights; these creatures include animals, both wild and domesticated.
Domesticated animals have a right to food and water and shelter.
Wild animals should be allowed to wander free in the wild, should not be held in captivity.
Domesticated animals such as donkeys should not be mistreated or overworked, they have a right to rest.
It is not allowed to hunt and kill animals for sport, animals should be hunted for beneficial purposes.
Animals should be slaughtered in a humane way.
Human beings are not allowed to encroach on land that belongs to wild animals.
Muslims are prohibited from destroying plants which may serve as food and habitat for other creatures.

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The Prophet said “true believers never waiver in their faith and bow in front of other fellow human beings so as to gain favour”.In reference to the above hadith, state six ways through which Muslims can show reliance on Allah.

7/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2018 Question 3(c) with Answers.

(c) The Prophet said “true believers never waiver in their faith and bow in front of other fellow human beings so as to gain favour”.In reference to the above hadith, state six ways through which Muslims can show reliance on Allah. (6 marks)

Ways through which Muslims can show reliance on Allah,

Depending on Allah only.
Believing that whatever happens is because of Allah’s will.
Trusting in Allah.
Avoiding unnecessary worries and anxiety.
Having Qanaa (contentment).
Giving thanks to Allah.
Avoiding shirk/worshipping Allah only.
Working hard in life/striving for sustenance.
Seeking for sustenance from Allah.

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State five qualities of the prophets of Allah (s.w)

5/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2019 Question 6(c) with Answers.

c)State five qualities of the prophets of Allah (s.w) (5 marks)

Qualities of the Prophets of Allah

They are appointed by Allah to teach His religion and laws to mankind.
They were sent to various people or nations. To every nation Allah sent a prophet.
They all had the same essential mission i.e. to proclaim the message of tawhid or worship of only one God.
They received direct guidance from Allah in form of revelation.
They were sincere in fulfilling their mission.
They never demanded for payment for fulfilling their duties or proclaiming the message of Allah.
Allah endowed them with special gifts/miracles to facilitate their message.
They were always victorious in proclaiming the message of Allah.
They were knowledgeable on matters of faith and law.
They were models of exemplary character, behavior and morality.
They were free from committing major/minor sins knowingly (ma’sumin).

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Give six guidelines on how to worship Allah.

12/5/2019

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Guidelines on the Worship of Allah.

GIVE SIX GUIDELINES ON HOW TO WORSHIP ALLAH.

Worship is dependent upon revelation. This means that there is no room for personal views in it. Rather, the only one who has the right to legislate what is and isn’t worship is Allah, as He said quoting His Prophet: “I only follow what has been revealed to me.” [Surah Al-Ahqaaf: 9]
Worship must be done sincerely for Allah’s sake and it must be free from any traces of Shirk (polytheism), as Allah, the Most High, says: “So whoever hopes to meet his Lord then let him perform righteous deeds and not mix any partners into the worship of his Lord.” [ Al-Kahf: 110]
The person we follow with regard to worship and the one who clarifies it to us is none other than the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w), as Allah says: “You indeed have in the Messenger of Allah a good example.” [Surah Al-Ahzaab: 21]
Worship is confined to specific time-frames and limitations, which one is not permitted to challenge or transgress, like the prayer for example. Allah says: “Verily, the prayer is enjoined upon the believers at fixed times.” (An-Nisaa: 1)
Worship must be founded upon love for Allah, as well as submission to Him and fear and hope in Him. Allah says: “Those who they call upon (in worship), they seek a way to their Lord, as to which of them is nearest to Him. And they hope for His Mercy and fear His Punishment.” [Surah Al-Israa: 57]
The obligation of performing worship does not get removed from a sane-minded individual that is responsible for his actions from the time he attains puberty to the time he dies. And He says: “And worship your Lord until certainty (i.e. death) reaches you.” [Surah Al-Hijr: 99]
Oneness of the Worship of Allah. To believe that none has the right to be worshipped but Allah.

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c. Surah Ikhlas emphasizes on Tawheed (oneness of Allah)’. Give the teachings of Surah Ikhlas.[4 Marks].

c) Outline five characteristics of the Angels of Allah.(5mks)

KCSE IRE Paper 1 2009 Question 6(a) with Answers and Marking Scheme.

(a) Significance of Belief in the oneness of Allah. (14 marks)

KCSE IRE Paper 1 2009 Question 2(b) with Answers and Marking Scheme.

(b) Facts which prove that the Quran is from Allah.

KCSE IRE Paper 1 2010 Question 6(a) with Answers and Marking Scheme.

(a) Explain five ways in which the Prophets of Allah facilitated divine guidance. (10 marks)

KCSE IRE Paper 1 2011 Question 4(c) with Answers.

(c) What are the characteristics of the Prophets of Allah? (7 marks)

KCSE IRE Paper 1 2011 Question 2(b) with Answers.

(b) State six attributes of Allah that are mentioned in Ayatul Kursi. (6 marks)

KCSE IRE Paper 1 2013 Question 6(c) with Answers.

​c) Outline ﬁve characteristics of the Angels of Allah. (5 marks)

KCSE IRE Paper 1 2015 Question 6(b) with Answers.

(b) Identify seven duties of the prophets of Allah (s.w.t). (7 marks)

KCSE IRE Paper 1 2015 Question 6(a) with Answers.

(a) State eight characteristics of the angels of Allah (s.w.t). (8 marks)

KCSE IRE Paper 1 2015 Question 1(c) with Answers.

(c) Give four attributes of Allah as mentioned in Ayatul Kursi. (4 marks)

KCSE IRE Paper 1 2017 Question 6(c) with Answers.

c)Give the meaning of each of the following attributes of Allah. (6 marks) (i) Arrahim (ii) Al-Ghaffar (iii) Arrazaq (iv) Al-Hayyu (v) Al-Qayyum (vi) As-swam ad

KCSE IRE Paper 1 2017 Question 6(a) with Answers.

(a) Describe the challenges faced by the prophets of Allah in their mission. (6 marks)

KCSE IRE Paper 1 2018 Question 6(a) with Answers.

(a) Describe the duties of the following angels of Allah. (s.w.t.) (5 marks) (i) Raqib and Atid (ii) Munkar and Nakir (iii) Mikail (iv) Ridhwan (v) Jibril

KCSE IRE Paper 1 2018 Question 5(b) with Answers.

(b) State six rights of other creatures of Allah. (6 marks)

KCSE IRE Paper 1 2018 Question 3(c) with Answers.

(c) The Prophet said “true believers never waiver in their faith and bow in front of other fellow human beings so as to gain favour”.In reference to the above hadith, state six ways through which Muslims can show reliance on Allah. (6 marks)

KCSE IRE Paper 1 2019 Question 6(c) with Answers.

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c) Outline ﬁve characteristics of the Angels of Allah. (5 marks)

c)Give the meaning of each of the following attributes of Allah. (6 marks)
(i) Arrahim
(ii) Al-Ghaffar
(iii) Arrazaq
(iv) Al-Hayyu
(v) Al-Qayyum
(vi) As-swam ad

(a) Describe the duties of the following angels of Allah. (s.w.t.) (5 marks)
(i) Raqib and Atid
(ii) Munkar and Nakir
(iii) Mikail
(iv) Ridhwan
(v) Jibril

Guidelines on the Worship of Allah.