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The Prophet (p.b.u.h) said “cursed is he who misleads a blind person away from his path.” In reference to the above Hadith, state six ways in which Muslims can care for the disabled members of the society.

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2012 Question 3(b) with Answers.

(b) The Prophet (p.b.u.h) said “cursed is he who misleads a blind person away from his path.” In reference to the above Hadith, state six ways in which Muslims can care for the disabled members of the society. 6 marks)

Ways of caring for disabled members of the society.

Assisting them through provision of basic necessities e.g. food, clothes, shelter.
Visit and socialize with them.
Consoling them when bereaved.
Counselling them when in difficulties.
Praying for them.
Honouring them during special occasions e.g. idd.
Helping/assisting them in their special needs e.g. assisting the blind persons to cross the road.
Reserving special facilities for their use e.g. parking area, telephone booths, elevators etc.
According them preference and special treatment in all areas that require queuing and physical competition to access e.g when boarding a bus, queuing in a bank etc.
Offering them scholarship in education institutions.
Establishing institutions for people with special needs e.g schools, college for the blind, hearing impaired, Physically handicapped etc.
Considering them for employment.

(6 x 1 =6 marks)

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Describe the criteria used by Muhaddithin to determine the authenticity of Hadith.

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2012 Question 3(a) with Answers.

(a) Describe the criteria used by Muhaddithin to determine the authenticity of Hadith. (8 marks)

Criteria used by Muhaddithin to determine the authenticity of Hadith Muhaddithin ensured that:

Every Hadith must be tracked back to the original reporter through a continuous chain of transmitters.
Every Hadith that reports an event that took place repeatedly and in the presence of a large number of people must be corroborated by others who were in attendance at the time of that event.
A reporter of Hadith should be well known person.
A reporter of Hadith should be a Muslim of unquestionable character/trustworthy/competent.
The chain of narrators should end with the prophet (p.b.u.h).
The narrator must have a good memory.
Age of narrators had to be known so as to prove that they had clearly understood what they saw or heard.
The narrator must have been present when the reported action or saying took place or provide an authentic and complete chain of narrators.
It must be proved that each narrator met each of his teachers/transmitter and that they were of the same geographical position so as to remember and to grasp the full impact of Hadith.
A reporter of Hadith should be a scholar of Hadith should be a scholar of Hadith.
A Hadith must quote what was said or done by the Prophet (p.b.u.h).
A Hadith should not be against the house of the Prophet (p.b.u.h).
A Hadith should not be inconsistent i.e. e.g. a Hadith that promises large rewards for small deeds except where it was proved and in limited instances that the Prophet said so.
A Hadith should not be illogical or contrary to reason.
A Hadith should not contradict the teachings of the Quaran or favour a particular Madhahib.
Hadith which contain detailed prophecies of future events with dates are not authentic.
A Hadith should not be against other Hadith on the same subject which have already been accepted as authentic and reliable.

(8 x 1=8 marks)

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Give five benefits of translating the Qur’an into other languages.

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2012 Question 2(c) with Answers.

(c) Give five benefits of translating the Qur’an into other languages. (5 marks)

Benefits of translating the Quran into other languages.

Non-arab speakers can read and understand it.
People can read/study it and write commentary on it.
Followers of other religions can take interest in studying it.
For easy comparison with other religions.
Acts as a source of reference:
So that people can understand it in their own languages.
Eases the work of teaching to those who cannot read arabic.
Researchers can access it and support their work by referring to it.
Non-Muslims will develop interest in it and can even convert to Islam.
One earns rewards for translating the Quran.
Creates employment to translators, publishers and printers.
A Muslim who does not understand Arabic will be able to read and understand it hence become a better practising Muslim.
Helps Muslims understand the miraculous nature of the Quran.

(5x1 =5 marks)

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Why is the Qur’an considered a miracle by Muslims?

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2012 Question 2(b) with Answers.

(b) Why is the Qur’an considered a miracle by Muslims? . (7 marks)

Why the Quran is considered a miracle by Muslims.

Allah promises to protect it.
It was delivered to an unlettered prophet.
It gives scientific details discovered by the enquiries and research made by man in later centuries.
It gives an indepth analysis of the future and the hereafter.
It has no shortcomings in substance or content thus does not contradict itself.
No one can produce anything like it even one chapter, despite the presence of reknown poets in Arabia.
Some letters in the Quran cannot be explained e.g Alif-lam-mim.
It is easy to memorise
It soothes the mind, acts as a mental therapy and Shifaa(cure).
Contains enriching content and subject matter that satisfies the challenges of contemporary times.
Gives detailed stories of previous prophets and their respective nations.
One does not get tired of reading it.
It is valid for all time and place.
Unique style, neither poem or prose.

(7x1=7marks)

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State four differences between the compilation and the standardisation of the Holy Qur’an.

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2012 Question 2(a) with Answers.

(a) State four differences between the compilation and the standardisation of the Holy Qur’an. (8 marks)

Differences between the compilation and the standardisation of the Holy Quran.

Compilation of the Quran was done during the reign of Khalifa Abubakar (R.A) and standardization was done during the reign of Khalif Utuman (R.A).
In the compilation of the Quran there was only one scribe Zaid bin Thabit but in the standardization there were four scribes, Zaid bin Thabit, Abdullahi Ibn Zubair, Said Ibn Aas and Abdulrahman Ibn Harith.
Compilation of the Quran was done at the advice of Umar-al-Khahab while standardization was done at the adive fo Hudhaifa bin Al-Yaman.
Reason for compilation of the Quran was for fear of the loss of the Quran and reason for standardization was for fear of disunity of the Ummah.
Compilation of the Quran involved collection of the different portions of written Quran into one single volume while standardization involved the unification of the pronunciation of the Quran.
Compilation of the Quran resulted into one official copy while standardization resulted into six official copies distributed to the six provinces.

(4 x 2=8 marks)

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Explain seven lessons that Muslims can learn from the last three verses of surah Al-Baqarah (Q 2:284-286).

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2012 Question 1(b) with Answers.

(b) Explain seven lessons that Muslims can learn from the last three verses of surah Al-Baqarah (Q 2:284-286). (14 marks)

Lessons that Muslims can learn from the last three verses of Surah AI-Baqarah Q2:284-286

Muslims should exercise humility because all that they own belongs to Allah,Allah is the owner of all that is in the heavens and on earth. Muslims should shun pride and showoff.
Muslims should strive in doing good and avoiding evil, and also be sincere in worshipping Allah because He knows whatever we do wether we hide/conceal or do it in the open. All Muslims will be held accountable for their deeds.
Muslims should seek for forgiveness from Allah because it is Allah who forgives at His own will and punishes at His own will.
Muslims should trust and rely on Allah only because He has full control of all things.
Muslims should believe/follow the teachings of the Quran revelation from Allah.
Muslims should follow/imitate the Prophet (p.b.u.h) because he had the highest standard/level of faith in the message of Allah.
A true believer should believe in the articles of faith i.e. belief in Allah, Angels, messengers, books etc.
Muslims will gain complete faith when they believe in all of Allah’s messengers without any distinction.. To disregard any of Allah’s messengers is disbelief.
Muslims should submit fully to the will of Allah, Allah’s will is superior to thewill of human beings.
Muslims should always supplicate to Allah and seek for His forgiveness.
Muslims should prepare for the hereafter, with full knowledge that they will finally return to their creator.
Allah is merciful because He does not burden a person beyond his capabilities.
Believers are punished and rewarded for what they have done because Allah is just.
Allah has favoured the Muslims by giving them lenient obligations as compared to the Jews and Christians.
Allah is the giver of victory.

(7x2= 14 marks)

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State six characteristics of the language of the Qur’an.

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2012 Question 1(a) with Answers.

(a) State six characteristics of the language of the Qur’an.(6 marks)

Characteristics of the language of the Quran.

The language of the Quran is rhythmatic and harmonious e.g Surah Nas, Lahab, Iklas.
The language of the Quran combines both poetic and prose from e.g Surah Nas, Lahab, Baqarah.
The verses of the Quran are in classical arabic and in the dialect of the Quraish of Makka.
The language is precise and to the point, does not contain extra words that do not add value.
The verses that express the fear of Allah are fiery and those that express the mercy of Allah are in soft language.
The Quran contains vocabularies that are difficult to understand and interpret which Allah uses as a challenge to Muslims e.g Alif-lam-mim.
The language of the Quran is easy to comprehend.
There is repetition of words and sentences in various surah for affirmation e.g

(6x 1=6 marks)

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