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Explain how Sheikh Uthman Dan Fodio organized the Sokoto Caliphate.

27/11/2022

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Organization of Sokoto Caliphate by Dan Fodio.

Divided the Empire into 2 Eastern under his brother Abdallah and Western under his son Muhammad Bello
Kingdom further divided into provinces or Emirates
Emirates were autonomous
Amirs gave allegiance to the Caliph
there was Chief Qadhi & assistants called Wazir
Tax collectors and their assistants
Imams were available for all the mosques in the Kingdom
Legislative scholars
The Flag bearers who continued with Jihad
Inspectors to monitor corruption in the land
Military and Police like body to monitor crimes

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Explain how Sheikh Uthman Dan Fodio organized the Sokoto Caliphate

3/4/2021

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Explain how Sheikh Uthman Dan Fodio organized the Sokoto Caliphate. (10 Marks)

Organization of Sokoto Caliphate by Dan Fodio.

Divided the Empire into 2 Eastern under his brother Abdallah and Western under his son Muhammad Bello
Kingdom further divided into provinces or Emirates
Emirates were autonomous
Amirs gave allegiance to the Caliph
there was Chief Qadhi & assistants called Wazir
Tax collectors and their assistants
Imams were available for all the mosques in the Kingdom
Legislative scholars
The Flag bearers who continued with Jihad
Inspectors to monitor corruption in the land
Military and Police like body to monitor crimes

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(5 x 2 = 10 Marks)

Explain how Sheikh Uthman Dan Fodio organized the Sokoto Caliphate

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Explain the difference between Abubakar’s Mas-haf and Uthman’s Mas-haf

31/3/2021

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Explain the difference between Abubakar’s Mas-haf and Uthman’s Mas-haf (8marks)

Abubakar’s mas-haf could be read in 7 dialect while Uthman’s could be read in one dialect i.e quraish dialect
Abubakar’s mas-haf had an aim of preservation of quran from disappearing while Uthman’s mas-haf was written with the aim of unifying recitation so that it doesnot cause confusion
Abubakar’s Mas-haf relied on written loosed leaf to compile it while Uthman’s mas-haf depended on the copy left with Hafswa the daughter of Umar r.a

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Explain how Sheikh Uthman Dan Fodio organized the Sokoto Caliphate.

29/3/2021

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Explain how Sheikh Uthman Dan Fodio organized the Sokoto Caliphate.(10 Marks)

Organization of Sokoto Caliphate by Dan Fodio.

Divided the Empire into 2 Eastern under his brother Abdallah and Western under his son Muhammad Bello
Kingdom further divided into provinces or Emirates
Emirates were autonomous
Amirs gave allegiance to the Caliph
there was Chief Qadhi & assistants called Wazir
Tax collectors and their assistants
Imams were available for all the mosques in the Kingdom
Legislative scholars
The Flag bearers who continued with Jihad
Inspectors to monitor corruption in the land
Military and Police like body to monitor crimes

(5x2 = 10 Marks)

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Discuss four reasons for the rise of Jamaa in Hausaland Under Uthman Dan Fodio

26/3/2021

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Discuss four reasons for the rise of Jamaa in Hausaland Under Uthman Dan Fodio (8marks)

The conviction of people through the teachings and the exemplary life of Sehu Uthman Dan Fodio.
The feeling of freedom by the masses who had been enslaved by the emperors. The Hausa peasants felt emancipated from the injustice and oppressive rule of the Hausa rulers.
Dan Fodio established a strong army which overruns neighboring states who joined his movement
The Shehu involved people in decision making and in the affairs of the states/established democracy.
The Hausas appreciated the new efficient system of government that kept them united and ensured peace and stability/establishment of a strong united empire.

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Give a brief biography of Uthman Dan Fodio?

21/3/2021

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Give a brief biography of Uthman Dan Fodio? (14 marks)

Give a brief biography of Uthman Dan Fodio? (14 marks)

Sheikh Uthman born in Maralta – 1754
Father Muhammed Fodio a well-known scholar
Learnt Quran from his father
He took advanced studies in tafsir, Hadith, Fiqh etc
Wrote his first work in Arabic – a poem in praise of the prophet S.A.W.W and other a total of 114 works.
He educated the public on the fundamentals of the religion.
He led Jihad against the Gobir forces, formed a new capital.
Died in 1817

He contributed in the following/ His contributions

Creation of Sokoto Caliphate.
Boosted the positions of women in the society, esp. education.
Strived against extremism among the scholars of his time.
Played in reconciliation of the Islamic scholarship with sufisms.
Fought against female circumcision.

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Discuss Uthman Dan Fodio’s contribution to the development of Islam in Northern Nigeria.

21/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 2 2010 Question 6(a) with Answers and Marking Scheme.

(a) Discuss Uthman Dan Fodio’s contribution to the development of Islam in Northern Nigeria. (10 marks)

Uthman Dan Fodio’s Contribution to the Development of Islam in Northern Nigeria.

He devoted his time to educating the masses on the fundamentals of Islam through public lectures, sermons in Gobir and surrounding areas. His teachings and exemplary- life (he led a simple life) attracted people to Islam.
He had a strong following, the Jamaa with whom he conquered large territories which he reorganized into a caliphate - Sokoto capital.
The establishment of the caliphate brought in peace and stability which were not only necessary for reconstruction but for the spread and development of lslam.
He revived and strengthened Islam in the Caliphate by giving it new impetus. The masses, abandoned their traditional practices (funeral, dress, eating) for the Islamic practices.
He was a scholar. He authoured many works in Hausa and Arabic which contributed to Islamic learning and intellectual development.
He reformed Islam by getting rid of and discouraging non-Islamic practices e.g. female circumcision, playing of music instruments.
He uplifted the social status of women and championed women education,His wives and daughters were well educated.
He was a fervert advocate of education for all (men and women). He encouraged the masses to have basic education in Islamic education by learning Fiqh, Tawheed and History. Learning spread through the Caliphate and new converts were able to read the Quran.
He advocated for pure Is lam and fought against extremism.
He appealed to the people to accept the schools of law (Madhabs).
His mastery of Arabic, Hausa, Fulani and Tuwadic languages made it easy for him to communicate his ideas and philosophy throughout the Caliphate.
He strengthened the relationship between his Caliphate and the rest of the Muslim world.
He established and strengthened his relationship with Muslim scholars.
His leadership and reforms had influence in the future generations -today Islam is strong in Northern Nigeria.
Through the efforts and influence of Dan Fodio many Nigerians -Hausas,Fulani, Nupe, Yoruba converted from the traditional African religion to Islam.
Islam in Northern Nigeria became the religion of the masses instead of being the religion of a small elite.
Muslim leaders from all over Northern Nigeria, mainly Fulani came to Uthman Dan Fodio to get blessings to carry out their own “revolutions" against the non-Islamic/nominal Islamic overlords and bring reform based on Islamic principles/His reforms inspired other leaders mainly Fulani to carry out similar reforms/revolutions in their areas.

(5x2 =10 marks)

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Mention seven contributions of Uthman bin Affan to the development of Islam.

10/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 2 2017 Question 5(b) with Answers.

(b) Mention seven contributions of Uthman bin Affan to the development of Islam.(7 marks)

Contributions of Uthman bin Affan to the development of Islam

He was a companion of the Prophet (P.b.u.h.) and supported him throughout his life.
He was one of the writers of the revelation.
He donated generously to the cause of Islam whenever the Prophet needed help/funds for the Muslim army e.g. battle of Tabuk.
He facilitated the standardization of the Quran.
He was among the first people to convert to Islam.
In support of the Prophet (P.b.u.h.) he was among the early Muslims who migrated to Abbysinia and then to Madina.
He participated in the battles fought by Muslims against the Quraish to defend Islam.
He supported the Prophet and Islam throughout his life, even during difficulties and persecution. He was himself persecuted by the Quraish.
He was the one of the four rightly guided Khalifas in Islam, he took over the leadership of the Muslims from Khalifa Abubakar Assidiq.

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What actions were regarded as war crimes by Shehu Uthman Dan Fodio?

7/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 2 2006 Question 6(c) with Answers.

What actions were regarded as war crimes by Shehu Uthman Dan Fodio? (5 marks)

Actions Regarded as War crimes by Uthman Dan Fodio.

Killing of children.
Killing of women
Rape.
Destruction of property, animals, farms and buildings.
Personalising booty (gimina).

(5 x 1 = 5 marks)

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Describe Shehu Uthman Dan Fodio’s administrative structure

7/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 2 2006 Question 6(b) with Answers.

Describe Shehu Uthman Dan Fodio’s administrative structure. (7 marks)

Sehu Uthman Dan Fodio’s Administrative Structure

Sehu’s administration was made up of different arms of government with defined functions and powers relating to central authority.
On top of the administration was the Caliph.
Directly under the Caliph was Waziri (Prime Minister).
Then there were Governors who were advisors to the Caliph.
Then there were justice and law enforcement officers.
To manage the finances were revenue collectors whose duty was also to distribute Zakat and gimima (booty)/ economic and welfare officers.
Then there were officers who managed different services in the empire -roads, judiciary (judges), prisons, Limans (Imams).

(7 x 1 = 7marks)

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Explain how Sheikh Uthman Dan Fodio organized the Sokoto Caliphate.

Organization of Sokoto Caliphate by Dan Fodio.

Explain how Sheikh Uthman Dan Fodio organized the Sokoto Caliphate

Explain how Sheikh Uthman Dan Fodio organized the Sokoto Caliphate. (10 Marks)

Explain the difference between Abubakar’s Mas-haf and Uthman’s Mas-haf

Explain the difference between Abubakar’s Mas-haf and Uthman’s Mas-haf (8marks)

Explain how Sheikh Uthman Dan Fodio organized the Sokoto Caliphate.

Explain how Sheikh Uthman Dan Fodio organized the Sokoto Caliphate.(10 Marks)

Discuss four reasons for the rise of Jamaa in Hausaland Under Uthman Dan Fodio

Discuss four reasons for the rise of Jamaa in Hausaland Under Uthman Dan Fodio (8marks)

Give a brief biography of Uthman Dan Fodio?

Give a brief biography of Uthman Dan Fodio? (14 marks)

Discuss Uthman Dan Fodio’s contribution to the development of Islam in Northern Nigeria.

KCSE IRE Paper 2 2010 Question 6(a) with Answers and Marking Scheme.

(a) Discuss Uthman Dan Fodio’s contribution to the development of Islam in Northern Nigeria. (10 marks)

Mention seven contributions of Uthman bin Affan to the development of Islam.

KCSE IRE Paper 2 2017 Question 5(b) with Answers.

(b) Mention seven contributions of Uthman bin Affan to the development of Islam.(7 marks)

What actions were regarded as war crimes by Shehu Uthman Dan Fodio?

KCSE IRE Paper 2 2006 Question 6(c) with Answers.

What actions were regarded as war crimes by Shehu Uthman Dan Fodio? (5 marks)

Describe Shehu Uthman Dan Fodio’s administrative structure

KCSE IRE Paper 2 2006 Question 6(b) with Answers.

Describe Shehu Uthman Dan Fodio’s administrative structure. (7 marks)

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Organization of Sokoto Caliphate by Dan Fodio.

Explain how Sheikh Uthman Dan Fodio organized the Sokoto Caliphate. (10 Marks)

Explain the difference between Abubakar’s Mas-haf and Uthman’s Mas-haf (8marks)

Explain how Sheikh Uthman Dan Fodio organized the Sokoto Caliphate.(10 Marks)

Discuss four reasons for the rise of Jamaa in Hausaland Under Uthman Dan Fodio (8marks)

Give a brief biography of Uthman Dan Fodio? (14 marks)

KCSE IRE Paper 2 2010 Question 6(a) with Answers and Marking Scheme.

(a) Discuss Uthman Dan Fodio’s contribution to the development of Islam in Northern Nigeria. (10 marks)

KCSE IRE Paper 2 2017 Question 5(b) with Answers.

(b) Mention seven contributions of Uthman bin Affan to the development of Islam.(7 marks)

KCSE IRE Paper 2 2006 Question 6(c) with Answers.

​What actions were regarded as war crimes by Shehu Uthman Dan Fodio? (5 marks)

KCSE IRE Paper 2 2006 Question 6(b) with Answers.

​Describe Shehu Uthman Dan Fodio’s administrative structure. (7 marks)

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What actions were regarded as war crimes by Shehu Uthman Dan Fodio? (5 marks)

Describe Shehu Uthman Dan Fodio’s administrative structure. (7 marks)