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Favors granted to a Muslim traveler

2/4/2021

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Favors granted to a Muslim traveler

Favors granted to a Muslim traveler

Exemption from fasting.
Receipt of Zakat when stranded.
Allowed to shorten prayers.
Allowed to combine prayers.
Allowed to postpone prayers.
Exemption from performance of wudhuu/ may perform Tayammum

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Sura al Hujurat lays rules on how Muslims should solve their disputes relative with each other. Causes of conflicts in the society according to the Sura.

1/4/2021

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Sura al Hujurat lays rules on how Muslims should solve their disputes relative with each other. Causes of conflicts in the society according to the Sura.

Injustice
Lack of respect for one another’s right to privacy and personal space.
Suspicion
Inequality
Ridicule, mockery and taunting other
Backbiting others.

(5x2 marks)

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Highlight the position of a woman in Islam

31/3/2021

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Highlight the position of a woman in Islam

Islam recognizes women as full and equal partners of man in the procreation of mankind
Women are equal to men in bearing personal and common responsibilities
She is acknowledged as an independent personality in possession of human equalities and unity of spiritual aspirations.
She is equal to man in the pursuit of education and knowledge
A woman has a right to participate in public life
A woman has equal rights into contracts, earn a living

Any 6 x 1 = 6 mks

Highlight the position of a woman in Islam

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Seven (7) main objectives of practicing Husunul Khuluq

30/3/2021

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State seven (7) main objectives of practicing Husunul Khuluq (7marks)

Seven (7) main objectives of practicing Husunul Khuluq

It’s the main reason why the prophet (SAW) was sent and he even said ‘‘verily I have sent for the completion of good character’’.
This stops corruption, dishonesty, evil deeds, hatred and envy in the world.
To integrate good character and religion. A practicing Muslim must observe five pillars of Islam and a good character.
Muslims should be practical for others to admire and emulate them.
Mere learning of religious studies or attending them frequently without implementing Islamic ideas is as good as not accepting them.
To avoid misleading people especially by failing to practice what we preach and by failing to know our priorities and proper objectives.
To earn favours from Allah (SW)
To live in harmony with the other members, creatures and inner self.

(7 x 1 = 7 marks)

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Discuss how Hajj helps a Muslim to advance spiritually

30/3/2021

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Discuss how Hajj helps a Muslim to advance spiritually. (10 mks

How Hajj helps to advance spiritually.

It is an act of worship which draws Muslims nearer to Allah.
The Ihram won during Hajj is a symbol of man’s servitude to God.
During Hajj a person is indifferent to everything else except the divine pleasure, a person abandons everything worldly which his thoughts are constantly occupied by remembrance of Allah.
Reatation of Talbiya throughout the period of hajji signifies a person’s desire to sacrifice oneself for the pleasure of Allah.
The act of sacrificing an animal is an expression of a person desire to sacrifice oneself for the pleasure of Allah.
All pilgrims performing rites at the same time used terms that Allah is one and hia religions is one.
Casting of stones at the pillars constitutes of rejection of evil in a person’s life.
A person suppresses his lust for material things with the aim of seeking Divine pleasure.
It reminds a person of the day of judgment which help a person to shun worldly pleasures for a better life in there hereafter.
It helps in controlling the natural passions such as sex and concentrate in worship.
Pride and annoyance leave a person and he inclines towards simple, unassuming habits, peace and tranquility.
A person repents his past sins and resolve not to repeat them.
Patience is safa wal marwa.

10 x 1 = 10marks

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Explain the effects of ‘incest’ in the society

29/3/2021

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Explain the effects of ‘incest’ in the society. (6 Marks)

Effects of incest.

Trauma
Depression
Suicide
Family break down
Medically weak offspring
hatred

Any relevant point.
(6 x 1 = 6 Marks)

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Explain the effects of ‘incest’ in the society.

29/3/2021

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Explain the effects of ‘incest’ in the society. (6 Marks)

Effects of incest.

Trauma
Depression
Suicide
Family break down
Medically weak offspring
hatred

(6x1 = 6 marks)

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Under which situation can polygamy be considered as the best solution?

28/3/2021

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Under which situation can polygamy be considered as the best solution? (6 marks)

Identify the types of divorce

Khula sought by the wife
Mubarrat mutual agreement to separate
Talaq by the husband
Illa swearing not to have sexual relations
Lian accusing the wife of being immoral

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State ways in which Muslims should use their tongue as sadaqah.

28/3/2021

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State ways in which Muslims should use their tongue as sadaqah. (10 marks)

saying what is good and avoid what is evil
using the tongue to forbid what is evil to others and encouraging them to do what is good
constantly glorifying Allah
reciting the Quran
speaking the truth
worshiping Allah by pronouncing the Kalima
use the tongue to declare and pass fair judgment
use it to defend the Islamic rights
use it to advocate for the rights of other people
use to show that you are really honest

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Give ways in which hadith helps Muslims regulate their behavior.

28/3/2021

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Give ways in which hadith helps Muslims regulate their behavior. (10 marks)

Importances of hadith

it gives the Muslims a clear guide on what is acceptable and what is prohibited hence molding and polishing our lives
has assisted Muslims to set time for prayers so that it is conducted at the same time all over the world
it guides us on how to behave at any time i.e. how to talk, walk, eat etc
it promotes learning of Islamic literature
guides Muslims on the right path
teaches us how to tolerate our neighbors
it teaches us the life of the prophet which all Muslims should be emulated
Muslims are rewarded by application of the sunnah
it makes it easy understanding the Quran
it’s the supplement of the Quran

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Explain the political challenges facing the Muslims of Kenya today.

26/3/2021

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Explain the political challenges facing the Muslims of Kenya today. (5marks)

Lack of able leaders
Lack of Islamic Shariah
Political instability facilitated by non-Islamic state e.g. Iraq, Somalia etc
Lack of sensation on political issues
Lack of learned, skilled manpower i.e Islamic law experts

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What are the Islamic teaching on matters of debt?

26/3/2021

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What are the Islamic teaching on matters of debt? (8marks)

The lender should by no means charge interest on the money he/she lends
The debtor must keep his/ her promise to pay back money according to the agreed terms
The lender should give the money or property in good faith
The agreement to lend the money should be in a written form or done in the presence of witness.
Failure to pay a debt is a sin
A debtor include his debts in his/her will
The lender must demand the payment of his money if the debtor delays his payment
If the debtor dies he or she heirs have to pay the debt from his or her estate before they share of the state
A lender at his or her own wish can decide to forfeit or write off the debt in case the borrower fails to pay due to financial constraints.

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State the importance of marriage in Islam

26/3/2021

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State the importance of marriage in Islam (5mrka)

It is Sunnah
Marriage is half of the faith
Marriage is the nucleus of the family as a social structure
It is a source of regeneration/procreation
Reduces immorality in society
Help in the control of diseases/it protects one against sin
Provides children with home, love and security
Creates relationship among and between families
Gives family members identity
Promotes psychological and mental peace in couples and their children
It provides companionship

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State any occasions when a Muslim is required to exercise patience (Sabr)

26/3/2021

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State any occasions when a Muslim is required to exercise patience (Sabr) (5marks)

During hunger
During fear
Through poverty
Hardships and trials
During sickness
During compulsory duties of Islam like prayer, time of fasting etc.

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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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Why is gambling prohibited in Islam

25/3/2021

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Why is gambling prohibited in Islam. (6mks)

It leads to unequal distribution of wealth.
Chances of losses are always very high .
It can lead to quarrels, fights and even murder.
A gambler ends up accumulating debts and leads to heavy borrowing.
It gives people easy gains.
Can lead to depression and even suicide for the loser.

(6 x 1 = 6mks)

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I am a Muslim who has saved my money for a period of one year. Who am I to give Zakaat to?

24/3/2021

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b. I am a Muslim who has saved my money for a period of one year. Who am I to give Zakaat to? [8 Marks].

You should give your Zakaat to the following:-
i. Al Fuqarah (the Poor)

Those people who cannot raise even 50% of their daily meals.

ii. Al Masakeen (the Needy)

Those who can raise 50% of their daily meals, but have nothing to save.

iii. Al Amiin (the Zakaat Collectors)

These are people employed by an Islamic state to work in the Department of Zakaat.

iv. Al Mualafatul Qulub (the New Converts)

These are the people who have accepted Islam.

v. Fi Riqaab (those in Slavery)

Zakaat money is used to free those who are in slavery and prisoners of war.

vi. Al Gharimeen ( the Debtors)

These are the people who have entered into a lawful trade but they did not succeed and they have borrowed money and were unable to pay.

vii. Fi Sabilillah (thse working in the cause of Allah)

These are the people who go out to defend their religion.

viii. Ibn Sabeel (Wayfarers)

These are the lost travelers. Those people who are away from their homes and are stranded and cannot reach their homes due to shortage of money.

(8x1 Marks)

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Explain why the Quraishi opposed the teachings of the Prophet [s.a.w.]

24/3/2021

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a. Explain why the Quraishi opposed the teachings of the Prophet [s.a.w.] [8 Marks].

The Quraishi opposed the teachings of the Prophet [s.a.w] because:-

The teachings of the prophet [s.a.w] were against the cultures of the Quraishi e.g. drinking of alcohol, burying alive of baby girls.
The teachings were against idol worship.
The Quraishi did not want to abandon the religions of their forefathers.
Islam was against the Quraishi evil practices like gambling, tribalism and mistreatment of women.
The Quraishi did not want to be made equal with non-Arabs and Islam was for All: Arabs and non-Arabs.
The Quraishi wanted a Prophet to come from a rich family and the Prophet Muhammad [s.a.w] did not.
The Quraishi took the Prophet Muhammad [s.a.w] as a cursed person because he did not have a baby boy to inherit him; thus they called him an Abtar.
The Quraishi considered the Prophet [s.a.w] as a mad man because he denied the teachings of his forefathers for a God who could not be seen.
The Quraishi considered the Prophet [s.a.w] as a magician because whoever listened to his teachings embraced Islam; e.g. Umar ibn Al Khattab.
The teachings of the Prophet [s.a.w] encouraged peace and unity while the Quraishi loved wars blood feuds.

(8x1 Marks)

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Give Islamic teachings on debts

23/3/2021

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(c) Give Islamic teachings on debts (7marks)

Teachings of Islam on debts.

Has to be honoured.
No interest should be charged.
Debtors should be allowed more time if they cannot raise the amount of money in time.
Terms of agreement should be in writing.
The parties should be matured.
Terms of agreement should be simple and clear. Debtors should keep his/her promise to pay back the money according to the agreed terms.
Debtors should include his debts in his/her will.
Lenders must demand payment of his money if the debtor delays his/her payment.
If the debtor dies his/her heirs have to pay debts.
Lenders can forfeit the debt if borrower fails to pay due to financial constraints.

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What are the preventive measures of HIV/AIDS in Islam

23/3/2021

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(b) What are the preventive measures of HIV/AIDS in Islam (8marks)

Preventive measures of HIV/AIDS in Islam.

Islam discourages free mixing of opposite sexes totally.
Islam encourages women to dress properly by covering their bodies to avoid temptations and lure.
Men and Women are not allowed to shake hands unless the two cannot marry each other.
Women are not allowed to raise their voices to attract men.
Women are not allowed to go on journey without a mahram.
Women are not allowed to perfume themselves when they go out to public places.
Men and women should not play any game together.
Dancing of women is totally haram when done before men.
Sex outside marriage is not allowed in Islam. It is a grave sin.
Islam advocates fasting to those who cannot afford marriage life.
A man is not allowed to be with a woman in a lonely place without mahram.

(8 X 1 = 8 marks)

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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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Give the conditions that an agreement has to fulfill for it to be binding to two parties according to Islam

22/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 2 2009 Question 3(b) with Answers and Marking Scheme.

(b) Give the conditions that an agreement has to fulfill for it to be binding to two parties according to Islam (8 marks)

Conditions an Agreement has to Fulfil for it to be Binding

The agreement must be mutual
Terms and conditions must be clear/should have no ambiguity
Must be done with good intentions
Should be flexible
All conditions of the agreement must be in conformity with Islam
It must be written (if possible)
It should be on permissible things/items
It must have witnesses
It must be binding to both parties
Must be contracted by mature and sound adults
The two parties should clearly understand the terms of the agreement and its legal implications

(8x1 =8marks)

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Identify five illegal ways of earning money according to Islam

22/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 2 2009 Question 3(a) with Answers and Marking Scheme.

(a) Identify five illegal ways of earning money according to Islam (5 marks)

Illegal ways of Earning Money

Stealing
Robbery
GambIing
Unsury(Ribaa)
Cheating
Bribery
Trading in prohibited goods/items
Forgery
Prostitution
Money laundering

(5 x 1= 5 marks)

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​Favors granted to a Muslim traveler

Sura al Hujurat lays rules on how Muslims should solve their disputes relative with each other. Causes of conflicts in the society according to the Sura.

Highlight the position of a woman in Islam

State seven (7) main objectives of practicing Husunul Khuluq (7marks)

Discuss how Hajj helps a Muslim to advance spiritually. (10 mks

Explain the effects of ‘incest’ in the society. (6 Marks)

Explain the effects of ‘incest’ in the society. (6 Marks)

Under which situation can polygamy be considered as the best solution? (6 marks)

State ways in which Muslims should use their tongue as sadaqah. (10 marks)

Give ways in which hadith helps Muslims regulate their behavior. (10 marks)

Explain the political challenges facing the Muslims of Kenya today. (5marks)

What are the Islamic teaching on matters of debt? (8marks)

State the importance of marriage in Islam (5mrka)

State any occasions when a Muslim is required to exercise patience (Sabr) (5marks)

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

​Outline the groups exempted from fasting. (6mks)

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

​Why is gambling prohibited in Islam. (6mks)

b. I am a Muslim who has saved my money for a period of one year. Who am I to give Zakaat to? [8 Marks].

a. Explain why the Quraishi opposed the teachings of the Prophet [s.a.w.] [8 Marks].

(c) Give Islamic teachings on debts (7marks)

(b) What are the preventive measures of HIV/AIDS in Islam (8marks)

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

KCSE IRE Paper 2 2009 Question 3(b) with Answers and Marking Scheme.

(b) Give the conditions that an agreement has to fulfill for it to be binding to two parties according to Islam (8 marks)

KCSE IRE Paper 2 2009 Question 3(a) with Answers and Marking Scheme.

(a) Identify five illegal ways of earning money according to Islam (5 marks)

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Favors granted to a Muslim traveler

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

Outline the groups exempted from fasting. (6mks)

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

Why is gambling prohibited in Islam. (6mks)