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He should use his tongue to speak the truth.
He should condemn evil and encourage people to do righteous deeds.
He should use it to read the Holy Quran
He should use it to reconcile warring Quran
He should use his tongue to speak just and honestly
He should use it to read the Holy Quran
He should use it to reconcile warranting parties
He should use it to spread da’awa i.e. to educate other on Islamic matters
He should use it to bear witness and to advocate for the truth
He should not use his tongue to engage in gossiping or vain talk
He should be prepared to go a court of law to give witness so as to protect the truth
He should use his tongue to teach others good moral values

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What are the Shia teachings on the concept of leadership

25/3/2021

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What are the Shia teachings on the concept of leadership? (9mks)

Leadership is divinely ordained from the beginning of creation.
Leadership is passed on to a successor through designation (ness).
Leadership is one of the fundamental articles of Shia faith.
Leadership provides a link between man and God.
Leadership provides authority over religious and world affairs of the community.
Leadership is necessary for interpretation of revelations and divine law.
Leadership is confined within the family of the prophet (S.A.W).
A leader is infallible.
Leadership provides representation of the prophet (S.A.W).
Leadership is a sign of Allah’s mercy of mankind.
Leadership will continue till the day of judgment.

(any 9 x 1 = 9mks)

What are the Shia teachings on the concept of leadership?

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Explain the need for divine guidance according to Islam

25/3/2021

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Explain the need for divine guidance according to Islam. (5mks)

To unify man’s society.
To make man realize the purpose of existence.
To lead men to righteousness.
To help man overcome the obstacles of life.
To make man God conscious.
To establish link between man of God.

(any 5 x 1 = 5mks)

Explain the need for divine guidance according to Islam.

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Outline the groups exempted from fasting

25/3/2021

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Outline the groups exempted from fasting. (6mks)

Children under the age of puberty.
Insane people who are not accountable to their deeds.
Old men or women who are too old or weak to fast, but they have to offer at least, one needy/poor Muslim an average full meal or its value per day.
Sick people may postpone the fast as long as they are sick, to a later date and make up for it in the days, a day for a day.
People traveling distance of 50 miles or more may break the fast temporarily during the travel and make up for it in later days, a day for a day.
Expectant women and those breastfeeding.
Women in the period of menstruation (max 10 days)
Confinement women (max 40 days)

(any 6 x 1 = 6mks)

Outline the groups exempted from fasting

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What are the rules regarding the making of a commercial agreement

25/3/2021

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What are the rules regarding the making of a commercial agreement. (7mks)

The person entering agreement must be sane.
It must be legal e.g. involves halal goods.
The two parties entering into agreement must sign.
There must be witness to the agreement.
The agreement must be clear and free of fraud.
It should be between mature persons.
There should be a right to annual contract.
Persons signing the agreement must do it willingly.
Both parties must have full knowledge of the terms and conditions of the agreement.

(any 7 x 1 = 7mks)

What are the rules regarding the making of a commercial agreement

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Outline six factors that would undermine good relationship between people in a given society

25/3/2021

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Outline six factors that would undermine good relationship between people in a given society. (6mks)

Witch craft.
Stealing
Slander and gossip
Greed and envy.
Bloody feud.
Discrimination
Murder
Tribalism.

(any 6 x 1 = 6mks)

Outline six factors that would undermine good relationship between people in a given society

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State seven significance of marriage in Islam

25/3/2021

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State seven significance of marriage in Islam. (7mks)

To safeguard against adultery and fornication.
To form a family unit.
To love and co-operate with each other.
For procreation.
To satisfy sexual urge.
It is a tradition of the holy prophet (SAW).
To promote matrimonial alliance between families.
To increase mutual companionship.

(any 7 x 1=7mks)

State seven significance of marriage in Islam

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How can Muslim foster unity.

24/3/2021

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How can Muslim foster unity. (5mks)

To Forster Unity.

Take part in communal activities.
Following the Quran and Hadith of the prophet.
Educating the Muslim on Unity.
Conducting prayers in congregation.
Discourage tribalism/Nepotism.
To encourage social gathering or spiritual gathering eg. Maulid/Hajj/Wedding/Burials. Etc..

(1×5=5mks)

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How can Muslim stop prostitution.

24/3/2021

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How can Muslim stop prostitution. (10mks)

Prostitution

Punish those found in prostitution.
Incentives to discourage prostitution.
Pass law to stop prostitution.
Discourage divorce in the community.
Encourage marriage – polygamy.
Force to marry the people found in the act of illegal sex act.
Discourage free mixing of women and men.
Destroy all dens where the trade is done.
Women discrimination should stop.
Expensive dowries be discouraged.

(1×10=10mks)

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Why is hoarding discouraged in Islam?

24/3/2021

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Why is hoarding discouraged in Islam? (5mks)

Hoarding.

Creates greed for wealth.
Creates unfair competition in trade.
Prices of goods go up.
It denies buyers essential items.
Creates shortage and suffering to the people.
It creates inflation.
It creates hatred within the society.

(1×5=10mks)

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Who is a neighbour in Islam?

24/3/2021

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Who is a neighbour in Islam? (5mks)

A neighbour in Islam.

Any person next to you.
Who lives in a neighbouring village/town.
Those who own property near you. E.g farm,business etc.
Any person/living at a radius of 40 houses.
Whose Houses are near you.

(1×5=5mks)

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Why is marriage important in Islam?

24/3/2021

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Why is marriage important in Islam? (10mks)

Importance of marriage.

To satisfy sexual appetite.
To safeguard against adultery fornication.
For procreation.
To love and co-operate with each other.
To enable Mankind to grow into a society.
To enable linkage of inheritance which should go to the rightful heirs.
To strengthen relationship among people.
To enable a person perfect his religion.
To promote matrimonial between two families.
To increase mutual companionship.
An expression of Love between man and women.

(1×10=10mks)

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What are the roles of muslim child in a family.

24/3/2021

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What are the roles of muslim child in a family. (5mks)

Roles of Muslim child.

Must respect their parents and elders.
Must be obedient to their parents.
Must take care of their family when they are aged.
Must pray for their parents when they die.
To bring about respect and harmony in the family.

(1×5=5mks)

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Why did the Meccam oppose the teachings of Islam?

24/3/2021

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Why did the Meccam oppose the teachings of Islam? (10mks)

Why the Meccas oppose the teachings.

Because they were against their traditions and culture.
They were against their customs and beliefs of Idol worship.
The prophet was a young man compared to the old people of mecca. Eg. Abu- Jahal.
They had no knowledge of Islam- Ignorance.
They believed in God’s they can see / touch while Islam was different.
The new religion recognized women which was against their culture.
Islam talked about equality while some tribes considered themselves superior.
They considered the prophet a cursed one Abtar.
They thought that the prophet was after money and glory.
They thought that the prophet was a liar.

(1×10=10mks)

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Discuss the Islamic beliefs about Paradise.

24/3/2021

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b. Discuss the Islamic beliefs about Paradise.[8 Marks].

Discuss the Islamic beliefs about Paradise.

Muslims believe that no one knows where Paradise is situated except Allah [S.W.T]
Muslims believe also that Paradise is a House of Peace; there shall be no war in it.
In Paradise there will be light throughout and there shall be no darkness.
Muslims believe that Paradise is a garden full of delicious fruits; there shall be no diseases in there.
Muslims believe that people will be in ranks in Paradise.
Muslims believe that those who do good deed will be rewarded in Paradise.
Muslims believe that people in Paradise will be Spiritual bodies.
The garden has waterfalls, rivers and birds singing sweet songs.
Muslims believe that the rivers are of milk and honey.
People in Paradise will be dressed artistically.
People would get anything they wish from Allah [S.W.T].
One would be able to see the Prophets in Paradise.

(8x1 Marks)

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Name any four (4) people exempted from fasting.

24/3/2021

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c. Name any four (4) people exempted from fasting.[4 Marks].

The people exempted from fasting are:-

The traveller
The sick people
A woman in menstruation (haidh)
A pregnant/ expectant woman
A breast-feeding/ nursing mother

(4x1 Marks)

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Explain the interpersonal relationships regarding how Muslims should solve their problems and relate with each other as ordained in Surah Hujrat (Quran 49)

24/3/2021

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c. Explain the interpersonal relationships regarding how Muslims should solve their problems and relate with each other as ordained in Surah Hujrat (Quran 49) [10 Marks].

If two factions among the believers should fight, then peace between them should be made.

If one party refuses to accept, then all then all believers should fight them until they oblige.
When they oblige then just and equitable reconciliation between believers should always take precedence because for sure believers are brothers.
A group of believers should not scoff, mock, despise or ridicule another group of believers, it may be that the latter are better than the former. Thus a believer should not make other people the object of jokes, scorn, sarcasm or mockery.
Believers should not defame or slander one another. The wounds infli8cted through defamation in most cases are incurable and this may break the brotherhood between believers.
Believers should not insult one another by calling each other by offensive nicknames. Calling one another by offensive names may crash the feeling of brotherhood.
Believers should avoid suspicion as much as possible. Islamic brotherhood entails clear conscience and mutual trust and no doubts, suspicion, accusations and mistrust. Suspicions are sinful particularly when one has ill motives.
Believers should not spy on one another. Spying is not allowed. This also breaks the bond of brotherhood.
Muslims are forbidden from looking into other people’s houses without permission. This also involves listening clandestinely to other people’s conversations.
Believers should not backbite one another or gossip out at their personal desire to belittle others. Backbite has been made equal to one eating the flesh of his dead brother.
If the believers will observe the rules on interpersonal relationships, they will be practicing Islamic brotherhood as ordained in Surah Hujrat Quran 49.

(10x1 Marks)

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How can Muslims express truthfulness

23/3/2021

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(c) How can Muslims express truthfulness (4marks)

How Muslims express truthfulness.

By doing exactly what they say.
Be truthful in dealings and transactions.
Being true on one’s promise.
Not giving false expression.

(4 X 1 = 4 marks)

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Highlight reasons why divorce cases are rampant in the Muslim society

23/3/2021

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(a) Highlight reasons why divorce cases are rampant in the Muslim society (8marks)

Reasons why cases of divorce are rampant in the Muslim society.

Instigation of the relatives which lead to a divorce.
The provision of divorce in the Sharia.
Lack of proper preparation before entering into the institution of marriage.
Ignorance of both husband and wife as on trivial issue may end up breaking the family.
Following the traditions of the West where divorce is order of the day.
When the husband decides to add another wife, the first wife prefers to be divorced.
Lack of respect on both sides may lead to request for divorce on either side.
Negligence of spouses from his/her responsibility in marriage.
Husband tend to divorce their wives because of their improved status.
Low economic status on the part of the husband or wife.

(8 X 1 = 8 marks)

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Give reasons why human beings need divine guidance

23/3/2021

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a) Give reasons why human beings need divine guidance (8mks)

Why man needed divine guidance

To get guided to the will of Allah.
The guidance was to provide mankind with the knowledge of Tawheed and the attributes of Allah.
To direct people to the true worship of Allah.
To provide believers with hope for the future and warn the disbelievers of the punishment of Allah.
To restore the authentic message of God to humanity and guard it against corruption and manipulation.
Provide regulations in human life that guarantee prosperity in this world and in the hereafter.
To provide mankind with skills and knowledge so as to execute his mandate as Allah’s icegerent on earth.
Helps man to appreciate and understand God as the essence behind all the events that occur.
Allah wanted to be worshipped alone.
So that people could relate well in the society.
It is a sign of Allah’s justice to mankind.

(1x8mks)

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State circumstances under which slaughtering becomes compulsory to a pilgrim.

23/3/2021

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b) State circumstances under which slaughtering becomes compulsory to a pilgrim.(5mks)

Circumstances under which slaughtering becomes compulsory to a pilgrim

When a pilgrim fails to spend two or three days in Mina
When a pilgrim has failed to observe any of the restrictions of Ihram
When a pilgrim fails to take part in the throwing of stones at the jamrats especially Jamratul Aqaba on the 10th of Dhul Hijja
When a pilgrim fails to spend a night in Muzdalifa
If a pilgrim has enjoyed a period of freedom from the restrictions of Ihram after performing Umrah i.e taking out of Ihram after Umrah before performing Hajj
When a pilgrim has conjoined or combined his or her Umrah with hajj i.e Hajj al - Qiran

(1x5mks)

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What is the significance of the law of Mirath (inheritance) in Islam?

22/3/2021

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

(a) What is the significance of the law of Mirath (inheritance) in Islam? (8 marks)

Significance of the Law of Mirath

It is divine command/command from Allah
It is a law that has stood the test of the time
It gives the rational for the distribution of wealth
It ensures fair distribution of wealth/prevents social and economic injustice/promotes social and economic equality
Makes it easy to distribute wealth
Ensures allocation of wealth to as many people as possible
It is a form of worship
It is gender sensitive. Ensures that female relatives get their share of wealth/equity in the distribution of wealth
Prevents conflicts/disposes among family members
There is reward over its implementation
There is a punishment over its neglect, if it is ignored.

(8x1 = 8 marks)

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c. Name any four (4) people exempted from fasting.[4 Marks].

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