I.R.E QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Explain the Islamic measures put in place to guard the society against zina.

19/3/2021

Islamic measures put in place to guard the society against zina.

Islamic teachings emphasize that Muslims who attain the age of maturity should marry to avoid Zina.
Prohibition of free mixing of sexes, men and women are not allowed to mix freely e.g in the mosque men and women pray in separate areas.
Prohibition of acts that may lead Muslims to commit fornication or adultery e.g consumption of alcohol, engaging in dancing etc.
Muslim men are allowed to marry maximum of four wives, incase a man falls in love with another woman he should marry her instead of committing zina.
Harsh punishment has been prescribed by the Quran on fornicaters and adulterers. Q 24: 2 - 3.
Muslim women should dress decently i.e they should cover their bodies with the exception of the hands and face. This reduces the evil of temptation which can lead to zina.
Restrictions on men from visiting other men’s homes in their absence, a man cannot visit another man’s house if its only the wife who is at home.
Islam allows divorce incase a couple are unable to reconcile their differences to enable both parties choose suitable/appropriate spouses.
Muslim women should be accompanied by Muhrim when going on a journey.
Islam prescribes reward for those who keep away from zina.
Muslims are encouraged to practice piety to prevent them from engaging in immoral acts.

(5x2= 10marks)

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16/3/2021

Zinna

Prescribed punishment for fornication: The man and woman who are guilty of fornication should be flogged with hundred stripes.
The punishment should be administered publicly / in the open. The marriage should be terminated.

Slander

Those who are guilty of slander should be flogged with eighty stripes.
The testimony of those who have been found to have slandered should be rejected in future.

(4 x 2 = 8 marks)