I.R.E QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Give five differences between zakat and tax .

5/4/2021

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Give five differences between zakat and tax .{5mks}

Give five differences between zakat and tax .

Zakat is a pillar of Islam while tax is not
Zakat is an act of worship while tax is not
Zakat must be given out from lawfully acquired wealth while tax is not necessary
Zakat has a fixed rate till the Day of Judgement while tax changes from time to time
Zakat is paid by muslims only while tax is paid by all citizens of the country
Zakat is given to a particular group of people while tax isnot given to a particular people
Zakat is ordained by Allah while tax is introduced by the government or rulers of the state

(5x1=5 marks)

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Give the conditions for zakat.

5/4/2021

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Give the conditions for zakat. {6mks}

Give the conditions for zakat.

Zakat is not a duty of the non-muslims and therefore one be a muslim for him to give out zakat
Slaves are not supposed to pay zakat and hence one must be a free man
One must be sane
One must possess wealth or property which has attained the nisab
The property must have beenin one’s possession for a full lunar year
One must be mature

(5x1=5 marks)

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Give any four recepiets of zakat.

5/4/2021

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Give any four recepiets of zakat. {5mks}

Give any four recepiets of zakat.

Al- Furkan{the needy}
Al-maskin{the poor}
Al-amileen{the zakat collector}
Fil-riqqab{the slaves}
Al-garhrimeen{the debtors}
Ibhussabil{the way farers/travelers}
Fi-sabilillah{those who are in the cause of Allah}
Al-mu’allafatiqulbu {the new converts}

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List any three properties exempted from zakat.

5/4/2021

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List any three properties exempted from zakat. {3mks}

List any three properties exempted from zakat.

Private houses – the house the owner uses for residence
Books which are not for sale
Clothing, furniture, weapons or tools
Jewellery and ornament which are used by a woman
Animals, vehicles used for transportation
Machine or engine used for manufacturing goods

(3x1=3 marks)

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Explain the role of Zakat

27/3/2021

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Explain the role of Zakat (10mks)

Introduced curriculum based on Islamic pillars.
Provided opportunities for peasants and workers to acquire literacy by opening adult education centres.
Wrote powerful articles on social, religious and political situations in the Arabic world.
It is movement continued with the Jihad and later turned it international and became known the international organization of Muslim brothers.
Published several papers to propagate Islam, the two most important daily papers where Ishwari Al-Muslimun in Egypt and Al – Manar in Damascus.
Founded centres where trading skills were imparted to the youths.
Many mosques were built to strengthen the people’s belief in the religion.
Through his movement, he ventured into social service work such as opening of clinics and dispensaries where the sick were given free medical treatment.
He was the first leader to achieve his results through actions rather than speech of writing.

(any 5 x 2 = 10mks)

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Identify five items on which Zakat is not payable.

23/3/2021

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b) Identify five items on which Zakat is not payable.(5mks)

Items on which Zakat is not payable.

Private house
Machines or engines used for manufacturing goods and all other capital items
Animals used for transportation e.g donkey
Ladies’ jewellery and ornaments that have not reached nisab
Merchandise and other goods of trade and industry
Valuables or commodities dug out or discovered treasure

(1x5mks)

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What are the problems facing Zakat collection in Kenya?

23/3/2021

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a) What are the problems facing Zakat collection in Kenya?(8mks)

Problems of zakat collection in Kenya

Corruption and embezzlement of funds that is meant for zakat distribution by leaders
Most of the rich Muslims in Kenya lack strong Imam thus very mean to give out their wealth for zakat
Poor infrastructure and also political instability has made it challenging to collect zakat in Kenya
Kenya is a non-Islamic country-Kenyan Muslims are forced to divert their attentions to paying taxes to the government instead of zakat
Muslims have no population statistics for the Muslims thus making it difficult to know the number of Muslims that are supposed to pay out zakat
Majority of the Muslims are poor
Lack of proper and good communication network between the recipients and the donors of zakat
Illiteracy to Muslims on matters of worship is one of the major factors facing zakat collection in Kenya.
Although Islam advocates for equality and brotherhood, Muslims interact to each other on racial and tribal lines
Muslims are still generally ignorant about the payment of zakat

(1x8mks)

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What are the differences between Zakat and Sadaqah?

19/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2011 Question 6(a) with Answers.

(a) What are the differences between Zakat and Sadaqah?(10 marks)

Differences between Zakat and Sadaqa.

Zakat is compulsory to those who qualify to pay but Sadaqa is optional.
Zakat is given to Muslims only while Sadaqa can be given to both Muslims and non-Muslims.
Zakat has specified recipients while Sadaqa can be given to anyone.
There is a fixed rate of Zakat payment while any amount can be offered as Sadaqa.
There is a minimum amount in which Zakat is payable (Nisab) but Sadaqa has no Nisab.
Zakat is payable only on savings that have been in one’s possession for at least a year but this not necessary for Sadaqa.
Zakat paid on tangible property while Sadaqa can be property and even good deeds.
Zakat is a pillar of Islam while Sadaqa is an act of charity.

(5 x2= 10 marks)

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Identify ﬁve items on which Zakat is not payable.

15/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2013 Question 4(c) with Answers.

c) Identify ﬁve items on which Zakat is not payable. (5 marks)

Items on which Zakat is not payable.

Private house.
Machine or engine used for manufacturing goods.
Animals used for transportation.
Women s jewellery for personal use which is below Nisab.
Personal clothes, fumiture, weapons, tools which are not for sale.
Books which are not for trade.

(5 x 1=5 marks)

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Suggest six ways in which the collection and distribution of Zakat in Kenya can be improved.

10/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2015 Question 4(b) with Answers.

(b) Suggest six ways in which the collection and distribution of Zakat in Kenya can be improved. (6 marks)

Ways in which the collection and distribution of Zakat in Kenya can be improved

Establishment of agencies or organizations specifically charged with the responsibility of collecting and ‘distributing zakat
Employment of qualified and competent personnel to run zakat organizations
Introduction of Islamic auditing in zakat collection and distribution so as to eliminate inefficiency, corruption and embezzlement
Putting in place rules governing zakat collection and distribution
Exchanging experiences with similar bodies in the Muslim world with the view of adopting good zakat practices
Identify priority areas in distribution of zakat, for example the recipients and the areas that are more entitled for zakat
Carrying out periodic assessment in the Muslim community to identify those who should pay zakat and those deserving to receive zakat
Investing zakat resources in Islamically accepted ventures with the profits distributed to deserving recipients.
Creating awareness among the Muslims on the importance of Zakat e.g. through seminars, mass media, training, e.t.c
Creating awareness among the Muslims on Zakat calculation.

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Differentiate between Zakatul-maal and Zakatul-fitr.

9/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2017 Question 5(b) with Answers.

(b) Differentiate between Zakatul-maal and Zakatul-fitr. (8 marks)

Differences between Zakatul -maal and Zakatul-fitr

Zakatul-maal is compulsory for those who meet the Nisab values after their yearly zakatable earnings are calculated while zakatul-fitr is compulsory on all Muslims regardless of age or financial status, the only exemption is for those who cannot afford their daily sustenance.
Zakatul-maal is paid on savings of a period not less than one year while zakatul-fitr does not depend on savings but must be paid by every Muslim who can afford daily food sustenance.
Zakatul-maal can be paid at any time of the year when it is due while zakatul-fitr is specifically paid in the month of Ramadhan before Idd-ul fitr prayers.
The amount due for zakatul-maal depends on the wealth of an individual but for zakatul-fitr the amount is very small and fixed at 2 1/2kg of the staple food for each person.
Zakatul-maal is paid by an individual Muslim on the wealth that he possess while zakatul-fitr is paid by the head of the family for himself and each of his dependants.

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Give eight social benefits of zakat to Muslims.

7/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2018 Question 5(a) with Answers.

(a) Give eight social benefits of zakat to Muslims. (8 marks)

Social benefits of Zakat to Muslims

Establishes a self-supporting Ummah so that the poor and the needy live decent lives.
Relieves the suffering of the poor and needy members of the community so that they can sustain themselves.
Purifies the heart of the given from selfishness and greed.
Bridges the gap between the poor and the rich/helps promote equality.
Creates harmony in the community/peaceful and harmonious coexistence.
Creates a healthy relationship between the rich and the poor.
Cultivates a sense of responsibility to the giver.
The poor and needy are purified from envy and jealousy.
Eradicates poverty.
Purifies the wealth of the giver.
Creates a sense of security and belonging to the Ummah on the part of the recipient.
Gives a feeling of satisfaction to the givers who expect their wealth to be blessed by Allah.

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Differentiate between zakat and tax

5/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2019 Question 5(b) with Answers.

b)Differentiate between zakat and tax (8 marks)

Differences between zakat and tax

Zakat is a religious obligation and a pillar of Islam while tax is a requirement from the government and a secular duty.
Zakat is compulsory only to those who are able and qua1ify to give but tax is compulsory on all citizens who are capable of earning a living.
Zakat is given by the rich to the poor while tax is given by both rich and poor to the government.
There is a fixed rate for zakat which does not change, while the rate of tax keeps on fluctuating.
Zakat is paid on property which has been in one’s possession for a period not less than one year while tax is paid on monthly income.

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Identify five conditions for payment of zakat,

5/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2019 Question 4(a) with Answers.

a)Identify five conditions for payment of zakat, (5 marks)

Conditions for payment of zakat

One must be a Muslim.
One must be free and not a slave.
One must possess wealth or property which has attained minimum level upon which zakat is payable i.e. Nisab.
The wealth or property must have been in one’s possession for a full lunar year. While in the case of agricultural products, the payment will be determined at the time of harvest.
The items in one’s possession must be among the zakatable items.
Zakat for a specific item should not be paid in a different form i.e. the zakat for goats should be paid in the form of goats and not money.

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State any five deeds that lead to piety and righteousness.

5/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 2 2006 Question 1(c) with Answers.

State any five deeds that lead to piety and righteousness. (5 marks)

Deeds that lead to piety and righteousness

Giving sadaqa.
Paying zakat.
Praying consistently.
Making honest and just judgments.
Saying what is acceptable.
Feeding orphans and wayfarers.
Exercising self control.
Being content with what one has.
Practicing/showing patience in difficult times.

(5 x 1 = 5 marks)

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Give five differences between zakat and tax .{5mks}

Give the conditions for zakat. {6mks}

Give any four recepiets of zakat. {5mks}

List any three properties exempted from zakat. {3mks}

​​Explain the role of Zakat (10mks)

b) Identify five items on which Zakat is not payable.(5mks)

a) What are the problems facing Zakat collection in Kenya?(8mks)

KCSE IRE Paper 1 2011 Question 6(a) with Answers.

(a) What are the differences between Zakat and Sadaqah?(10 marks)

KCSE IRE Paper 1 2013 Question 4(c) with Answers.

​c) Identify ﬁve items on which Zakat is not payable. (5 marks)

KCSE IRE Paper 1 2015 Question 4(b) with Answers.

(b) Suggest six ways in which the collection and distribution of Zakat in Kenya can be improved. (6 marks)

KCSE IRE Paper 1 2017 Question 5(b) with Answers.

(b) Differentiate between Zakatul-maal and Zakatul-fitr. (8 marks)

KCSE IRE Paper 1 2018 Question 5(a) with Answers.

(a) Give eight social benefits of zakat to Muslims. (8 marks)

KCSE IRE Paper 1 2019 Question 5(b) with Answers.

b)Differentiate between zakat and tax (8 marks)

KCSE IRE Paper 1 2019 Question 4(a) with Answers.

a)Identify five conditions for payment of zakat, (5 marks)

KCSE IRE Paper 2 2006 Question 1(c) with Answers.

​State any five deeds that lead to piety and righteousness. (5 marks)

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State any five deeds that lead to piety and righteousness. (5 marks)