Explain seven lessons that Muslims can learn from the last three verses of surah Al-Baqarah (Q 2:284-286).

KCSE IRE Paper 1 2012 Question 1(b) with Answers.

(b) Explain seven lessons that Muslims can learn from the last three verses of surah Al-Baqarah (Q 2:284-286). (14 marks)

Lessons that Muslims can learn from the last three verses of Surah AI-Baqarah Q2:284-286

1. Muslims should exercise humility because all that they own belongs to Allah,Allah is the owner of all that is in the heavens and on earth. Muslims should shun pride and showoff.
2. Muslims should strive in doing good and avoiding evil, and also be sincere in worshipping Allah because He knows whatever we do wether we hide/conceal or do it in the open. All Muslims will be held accountable for their deeds.
3. Muslims should seek for forgiveness from Allah because it is Allah who forgives at His own will and punishes at His own will.
4. Muslims should trust and rely on Allah only because He has full control of all things.
5. Muslims should believe/follow the teachings of the Quran revelation from Allah.
6. Muslims should follow/imitate the Prophet (p.b.u.h) because he had the highest standard/level of faith in the message of Allah.
7. A true believer should believe in the articles of faith i.e. belief in Allah, Angels, messengers, books etc.
8. Muslims will gain complete faith when they believe in all of Allah’s messengers without any distinction.. To disregard any of Allah’s messengers is disbelief.
9. Muslims should submit fully to the will of Allah, Allah’s will is superior to thewill of human beings.
10. Muslims should always supplicate to Allah and seek for His forgiveness.
11. Muslims should prepare for the hereafter, with full knowledge that they will finally return to their creator.
12. Allah is merciful because He does not burden a person beyond his capabilities.
13. Believers are punished and rewarded for what they have done because Allah is just.
14. Allah has favoured the Muslims by giving them lenient obligations as compared to the Jews and Christians.
15. Allah is the giver of victory.

(7x2= 14 marks)

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