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Describe the methods used by the Quraish to persecute the early Muslims in Makka

22/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 2 2009 Question 4(a) with Answers and Marking Scheme.

(a) Describe the methods used by the Quraish to persecute the early Muslims in Makka (12 marks)

Methods Used by the Quraish to Persecute Early Muslims in Makka

Physical torture e.g. beatings, putting thorns on the path, being dragged in the sand
Mental torture by marginalizing them
Killings/murder/beating to death
Through business embargo
Threatening them with death
Opposition to and rejection of the Prophet’s teaching
Verbal insults and abuses hurled at Muslims
Name calling of the Muslims/called Muslims names
Muslims from worshipping in the Kaaba
Making noises when Muslims were praying
Threatening and warning the would be converts or those who made contact with Muslims
Confiscated the property/wealth of Muslims
Men who were married to Muslim women divorced them.

(12 x 1 = 12 marks)

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What lessons can Muslims learn from the conquest of Makka in 630 A.D?

18/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 2 2012 Question 5(b) with Answers.

(b) What lessons can Muslims learn from the conquest of Makka in 630 A.D? (7 marks)

Lessons Muslims learn from the conquest of Makka in 630 AD).

Muslims should honour agreements and treaties. As a result of Quraish going against the treaty of hudaibiya, the prophet invaded them and Allah gave him victory over them.
Good and proper planning in any task which one does. The Prophet p.b.u.h planned in details for the conquest of Makka.
Muslims should exercise forgiveness. The Prophet (p.b.u.h) forgave/pardoned all those who had wronged him during the conquest of Makka.
Develop tolerance towards followers of other religions. After the conquest of Makka, the Prophet (p.b.u.h) did not force anyone to convert to Islam.
All Muslims are equal regardless of race or background. Bilal was allowed to climb over the Kaaba and say the adhan in the presence of the notable Quraish.
Muslims should exercise humility. The Prophet (p.b.u.h) humbled himself by thanking Allah through prayers attributed the victory to Allah.
Muslims should exercise patience because patience pays. The Prophet (p.b.u.h) waited for 21 years to conquer Makka.
Virtues of honesty, trustworthiness and openness are encouraged in Islam because the Prophet (p.b.u.h) borrowed the keys to the Kaaba from
Uthman Ibn Abi Talha and returned them after performing prayers in the Kaaba yet he could have kept them since he was the prophet.
Muslims should stand firm and defend their faith whenever their rights are violated.
Victory from Allah is for believers and it can come in different ways.
Muslims should always avail themselves when called upon on matters concerning Islam.
Spread of Islam should be through peaceful means e.g. violence was not a way of spreading Islam during the prophets time, there was no blood shed during the conquest of Makka.

(7x1=7 marks)

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State eight characteristics of Makkan Surahs.

12/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2014 Question 1(c) with Answers.

(c) State eight characteristics of Makkan Surahs. (8 marks)

Characteristics of Makkan Surahs.

The Makkan Surah invite the people by addressing them “O people” given that majority of the audience had not embraced Islam.
Makkan Surah were mostly short and concise; they were easy to remember and meant to attract the attentions of the listeners to the message of Islam.
Makkan Surah are centered on fundamental doctrines of Tawhid (oneness of God), the day of judgement, reward and punishment.
Allah uses harsh and strong language to convey the message of the stubborn Quraish.
Verses of the Quran in Makkan Surah are often repetitive.
Makkan chapters are full of warnings.
Stories or narratives of previous prophets and their communities are discussed in Makkan Surah.
Description of hell ﬁre and severe punishments are common in Makkan Surah Muslims are often urged to be patient in the face of opposition against their faith.
Those who accept the call are promised great rewards by Allah.
Rhyme-Prose is more common in Makkan Surah. Such a technique had a lasting impact on the targeted audience some of whom converted to Islam from hearing it. (Umar’s conversion after listening to Surah Twaha).
Makkah Surahs emphasize on tawhid.
Denounce idol worship.
Malckah Surah require performance of Sijdaful tilawa.

(8 x 1 = 8 marks)

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Differentiate between Makkan and Madman Surah.

10/3/2021

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

(a) Differentiate between Makkan and Madman Surah. (10 marks)

Differences between Makkan and Madman surah

Makkan surah are generally short while Madman surah are long
Makkan surah mostly deal with themes such as tawhid (monotheism), condemnation of shirk (polytheism) and the day of judgement, while Madman surah deal with legislation on social relations, inheritance, marriage and international relations
Makkan surah mostly address humanity “Oh you mankind”, while the Madman surah address the believers - “0 you who believe”
Makkan surah mostly use poetic and rhythmic style while Madman surah use prose form
Makkan surah are 86 in number, while Madman surah are 28 few respectively
The emphasis in Makkan surah is on building the iman (faith) of the people,while the emphasis in Madman surah is on the implementation of faith by the believers.
Believers and their qualities are metioned in Makkan surahs, while the Munafiqun (hypocrites) are mentioned in Madman surah.
Munafiqun (hypocrites) are mentioned in Madinan surah.
Makkan surah were revealed before the Hijrah of the prophet to Madina while
Madman surah refers to surahs revealed after Hijrah.

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Outline eight characteristics of Madman Surahs.

9/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2017 Question 2(a) with Answers.

(a) Outline eight characteristics of Madman Surahs. (8 marks)

Characteristics of MadinanSurabs

These arc Surahs revealed in Madina after Hijra
They are long and detailed e.g. surah Baqarah, Al- Imran, An-Nisa
They talk about legislation on social and economic relations inheritance, marriage and international relations e.g. surah Baqarah
They address believers as “o you who believe”
They are in prose form e.g. surah A1-Imran
They emphasize on implementation of faith by the believers. (tawhid)
They mention the munafiqun (hypocrites)
They deal with specific issues and problems of the first Muslim community
They contain all devotional acts, swalat, zakat, saum and Hajj
They contain stories of past prophets
They describe rewards for righteous people and punishment for evil doers

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Identify the themes emphasised in the Makkan Surahs

9/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2008 Question 2(a) with Answers.

Identify the themes emphasised in the Makkan Surahs. (8 marks)

Tawheed (Unity of Allah).
Worship of Allah.
Day of Judgment.
Allah’s Mercy to human kind.
The power of Allah.
Hell.
Paradise.
Righteous conduct.
Condemnation of idol worship.

(8 marks)

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Describe the methods used by the Quraish to persecute the early Muslims in Makka

KCSE IRE Paper 2 2009 Question 4(a) with Answers and Marking Scheme.

(a) Describe the methods used by the Quraish to persecute the early Muslims in Makka (12 marks)

What lessons can Muslims learn from the conquest of Makka in 630 A.D?

KCSE IRE Paper 2 2012 Question 5(b) with Answers.

(b) What lessons can Muslims learn from the conquest of Makka in 630 A.D? (7 marks)

State eight characteristics of Makkan Surahs.

KCSE IRE Paper 1 2014 Question 1(c) with Answers.

(c) State eight characteristics of Makkan Surahs. (8 marks)

Differentiate between Makkan and Madman Surah.

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

(a) Differentiate between Makkan and Madman Surah. (10 marks)

Outline eight characteristics of Madman Surahs.

KCSE IRE Paper 1 2017 Question 2(a) with Answers.

(a) Outline eight characteristics of Madman Surahs. (8 marks)

Identify the themes emphasised in the Makkan Surahs

KCSE IRE Paper 1 2008 Question 2(a) with Answers.

Identify the themes emphasised in the Makkan Surahs. (8 marks)

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Describe the methods used by the Quraish to persecute the early Muslims in Makka

KCSE IRE Paper 2 2009 Question 4(a) with Answers and Marking Scheme.

(a) Describe the methods used by the Quraish to persecute the early Muslims in Makka (12 marks)

What lessons can Muslims learn from the conquest of Makka in 630 A.D?

KCSE IRE Paper 2 2012 Question 5(b) with Answers.

(b) What lessons can Muslims learn from the conquest of Makka in 630 A.D? (7 marks)

State eight characteristics of Makkan Surahs.

KCSE IRE Paper 1 2014 Question 1(c) with Answers.

​(c) State eight characteristics of Makkan Surahs. (8 marks)

Differentiate between Makkan and Madman Surah.

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

(a) Differentiate between Makkan and Madman Surah. (10 marks)

Outline eight characteristics of Madman Surahs.

KCSE IRE Paper 1 2017 Question 2(a) with Answers.

​(a) Outline eight characteristics of Madman Surahs. (8 marks)

Identify the themes emphasised in the Makkan Surahs

KCSE IRE Paper 1 2008 Question 2(a) with Answers.

​Identify the themes emphasised in the Makkan Surahs. (8 marks)

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(c) State eight characteristics of Makkan Surahs. (8 marks)

(a) Outline eight characteristics of Madman Surahs. (8 marks)

Identify the themes emphasised in the Makkan Surahs. (8 marks)