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Give reasons why the nature of the Quran changed from short to long verses when it was revealed in Madina

5/4/2021

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Give reasons why the nature of the Quran changed from short to long verses when it was revealed in Madina (10 mks)

The nature of Quran changed from short to long verses.

Madina Surahs were addressing larger communities than the Makkan Surah.
They went addressing a more enlightened community.
It dealt with social matters such as marriage, divorce, social relationship which needed further elaborating whereas Makkah Surah mainly dealt with attributes of Allah.
Madina Surahs dealt with faith on an international level whereas the Makkan Surahs all addressing to smaller community.
Madinah Surah dealt with governance of a state which need explanation, but when the Makkan Surah were revealed the city had not grown to a state.
Madinah Surahs discuss regulations about wars, distribution of booty, treatment of prisoners of war while in Makkan Surah there were no wars and therefore no injunctions arrest.
Madinah were pious people unlike Makkan who needed explanation on how to deal with hypocrites and enemies of Islam.
Madina and Surahs gives explanations on commercial matters while Makkan Surah mention commercial activities.

5 x 2 = 10marks

Give reasons why the nature of the Quran changed from short to long verses when it was revealed in Madina

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State the significance of the two covenants of Al-Aqaba entered between the prophet (S.A.W) and Madinans

31/3/2021

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State the significance of the two covenants of Al-Aqaba entered between the prophet (S.A.W) and Madinans

It gave the Muslims a state to lead which is Pro-Islam
It opened the road for Islamic
It made possible for the Muslims to escape from the persecution of Mecca
It made many people of Medina join into fold of Islam
It threatened and brought down to an end of the Meccans without Idol Worship
It enabled the Muslims to worship freely and without fear
It protected the Prophet (SAW) from the Quraish of Mecca and gave him a shelter
It led to the spread of the Islamic religion outside Arab World

Any 4 x 1 = 4 mks

State the significance of the two covenants of Al-Aqaba entered between the prophet (S.A.W) and Madinans

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Identify the features of the ‘Madani Surahs’.

29/3/2021

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Identify the features of the ‘Madani Surahs’. (7 Marks)

Features of the Madani Surahs.

Revealed after Hijrah- Long and detailed.
28 chapters.
Acts of worship.
Condemns hypocrisy
Criminal laws.
Social & moral order.
Economic matters and trade
Political system
Ethics of War
Spying on others

(7x1=7marks)

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Give reasons why the Madina Constitution was written

13/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 2 2008 Question 4(b) with Answers.

Give reasons why the Madina Constitution was written. (8 marks)

To ensure that Islam was taught and spread freely in a peaceful environment.
To ensure peaceful co-existence between Muslims and non-Muslims in Madina.
To safeguard freedom of worship.
To safeguard life and property.
To safeguard freedom of thought, expression, association and religion.
To reduce/stop territorial and religious wars/conflicts.
To reconcile different groups living in Madina.
To provide safe haven for Muslims and non-Muslims.
To recognise/confirm the Prophet (SAW") as Supreme Leader (religious, political, social, ethical) and organiser of affairs in Madina.
To ensure tolerance to other peoples' religious practices and beliefs.
To create a model Muslim state.
To preserve it for future generation.
Islamic teaching where any agreement should be written down.

(8 marks)

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Explain four differences between the Hijrah to Abbysinia and the Hijrah to Madina.

10/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 2 2015 Question 5(a) with Answers.

(a) Explain four differences between the Hijrah to Abbysinia and the Hijrah to Madina.(8 marks)

Differences between the Hijra to Abbysinia and the Hijra to Madina

Hijra to Abbysinia was made to a just King who happened to be a non Muslim while that to Madina was to join Muslim brothers
The Prophet (p.b.u.h) joined Muslims in migrating to Madina while the Hijra to Abbysinia was led by Jaafar bin Abi Talib
The number of Muslims who migrated to Abbysinia was just around loo while more than 300 families migrated to Madina
The Hijra to Abbysinia was temporary while that to Madina was a permanent one
Before the migration to Madina, emissaries were sent by the Prophet (p.b.u.h) while none were sent for the migration to Abbysinia. Musab Ibn Umayr was sent by the Prophet (p.b.u.h) to Madina in advance
Muslims travelled in small groups during the Hijra to Madina while they travelled as one group to Abbysinia
The migration to Abbysinia came much earlier than the migration to Madina. Hijra to Abbysinia was in the year 615 AD while the Hjra to Madina was in 622 AD
The security of the Muslims in Abbysinia was secured by the intervention of Jaafar bin Abi Talib while the security of the Prophet (p.b.u.h) and the Muslims in Madina was secured by divine intervention e.g. the miracle of the cave

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How did the Muslims benefit from the hijra to Madina?

10/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 2 2017 Question 4(b) with Answers.

(b) How did the Muslims benefit from the hijra to Madina? (8 marks)

How Muslims benefitted from the Hijra to Madina

For the first time, Muslims enjoyed peace and freedom, they were free from the constant attacks from the Quraish.
As a result of hijra, Muslims were able to organize their affairs.
They were able to construct the Prophet’s mosque which served as the nerve centre in the propagation of Islam.
Hijra gave the Prophet (P.b.u.h.) peace and time to concentrate on his mission of propagating Islam.
As a result of Hijra,, more people were able to embrace Islam, hence led to the growth of the Muslim community.
Hijra to Madina marked the beginning of the Islamic calendar.
Hijra strengthened the position of Muslims against the incursions and perceptions of the Quraish.
Hijra enabled the Muslims to establish themselves as a community/umma, and the Prophet as their leader.
Hijra gave a chance to Muslims to worship freely.
As a result of Hijra, the constitution of Madina was formulated as the first legal document which resulted in the expansion of government operations, trade, defence and enhanced superiority of Muslims.
It spearheaded the end of idol worship.

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Highlight the importance of the constitution of Madina to the Muslims.

8/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 2 2018 Question 4(a) with Answers.

(a) Highlight the importance of the constitution of Madina to the Muslims. (7 marks)

Importance of the Constitution of Madina to the Muslims.

It reconciled the warring tribes of Madina (Aws and Khazraj) and changed their focus to the new religion.
It confirmed the Prophet as the supreme leader and controller of all Muslim affairs.
It laid down principles on which cordial relationships could be established between Muslims and non-Muslims.
It ensured freedom of worship and thought.
It recognized protection of life and property and banned crimes of all kinds.
It gave and earned the Prophet great respect and recognition of being a great political leader, an organizer and a peace maker.
It ensured that Muslims would now settle and only think about the hostilities from outside Madina.
It gave the Muslims a conducive environment of propagating Islam from within and outside Madina.
It set out clear conditions under which Madina could be protected from internal and external aggression.

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Identify four human rights issues in the Madina constitution that are found in modern charters and constitutions

6/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 2 2006 Question 3(b) with Answers.

Identify four human rights issues in the Madina constitution that are found In modern charters and constitutions. (4 marks)

Human rights issues in the Madman Constitution found in modern Constitutions

Freedom of worship was guaranteed.
Freedom of Association.
Sanctity of life.
Prisoners of war should be treated humanely.
Peaceful co-existence of people of different religions and groups.

(4 x 1 = 4 marks)

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Give reasons why the nature of the Quran changed from short to long verses when it was revealed in Madina

Give reasons why the nature of the Quran changed from short to long verses when it was revealed in Madina (10 mks)

State the significance of the two covenants of Al-Aqaba entered between the prophet (S.A.W) and Madinans

State the significance of the two covenants of Al-Aqaba entered between the prophet (S.A.W) and Madinans

Identify the features of the ‘Madani Surahs’.

Identify the features of the ‘Madani Surahs’. (7 Marks)

Give reasons why the Madina Constitution was written

KCSE IRE Paper 2 2008 Question 4(b) with Answers.

Give reasons why the Madina Constitution was written. (8 marks)

Explain four differences between the Hijrah to Abbysinia and the Hijrah to Madina.

KCSE IRE Paper 2 2015 Question 5(a) with Answers.

(a) Explain four differences between the Hijrah to Abbysinia and the Hijrah to Madina.(8 marks)

How did the Muslims benefit from the hijra to Madina?

KCSE IRE Paper 2 2017 Question 4(b) with Answers.

(b) How did the Muslims benefit from the hijra to Madina? (8 marks)

Highlight the importance of the constitution of Madina to the Muslims.

KCSE IRE Paper 2 2018 Question 4(a) with Answers.

(a) Highlight the importance of the constitution of Madina to the Muslims. (7 marks)

Identify four human rights issues in the Madina constitution that are found in modern charters and constitutions

KCSE IRE Paper 2 2006 Question 3(b) with Answers.

Identify four human rights issues in the Madina constitution that are found In modern charters and constitutions. (4 marks)

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​Give reasons why the nature of the Quran changed from short to long verses when it was revealed in Madina (10 mks)

​State the significance of the two covenants of Al-Aqaba entered between the prophet (S.A.W) and Madinans

Identify the features of the ‘Madani Surahs’. (7 Marks)

KCSE IRE Paper 2 2008 Question 4(b) with Answers.

​Give reasons why the Madina Constitution was written. (8 marks)

KCSE IRE Paper 2 2015 Question 5(a) with Answers.

(a) Explain four differences between the Hijrah to Abbysinia and the Hijrah to Madina.(8 marks)

KCSE IRE Paper 2 2017 Question 4(b) with Answers.

(b) How did the Muslims benefit from the hijra to Madina? (8 marks)

KCSE IRE Paper 2 2018 Question 4(a) with Answers.

(a) Highlight the importance of the constitution of Madina to the Muslims. (7 marks)

KCSE IRE Paper 2 2006 Question 3(b) with Answers.

Identify four human rights issues in the Madina constitution that are found In modern charters and constitutions. (4 marks)

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Give reasons why the nature of the Quran changed from short to long verses when it was revealed in Madina (10 mks)

State the significance of the two covenants of Al-Aqaba entered between the prophet (S.A.W) and Madinans

Give reasons why the Madina Constitution was written. (8 marks)