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State the significance of the compliers of Prophetic Hadith

26/3/2021

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State the significance of the compliers of Prophetic Hadith (5marks)

They preserved hadiths
They classified hadiths
They have written hadiths into a book form.
They contributed to ijitihad
Some of their compilation are vital in ilmul hadith
They further contributed to the growth and development of hadith from one generation to another.

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Name the four types of Hadith Nabawi.

24/3/2021

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c. Name the four types of Hadith Nabawi.[4 Marks.].

The four types of Hadith Nabawi are:-

Fiil (Actions)
Qaul (Sayings)’
Sifat (Virtues)
Taqrir (the Approvals)

(4x1 Marks)

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State why all the Ahadith in the first stage were authentic.

24/3/2021

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b. State why all the Ahadith in the first stage were authentic.[6 Marks].

During this period, the Prophet [s.a.w] was a living preference. People went to him whenever there was difficulty.

The companions of the Prophet [s.a.w] had memorized the Ahadith.
The Prophet [s.a.w] had warned his companions against fabricating the Ahadithwith Hell fire.
He instructed his companions to transmit even if it was one word.
He sent delegations to teach Ahadith and used to tell them to remember that they should report what they have heard from him to those who were not around.
The companions with weak memories were allowed to take note of his teachings.
He emphasized on repeating the same thing three times.
He did some religious rites and asked them to perform them the same way he did.

(6x1 Marks)

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Explain the methods the Prophet [s.a.w.] used in teaching Hadith.

24/3/2021

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a. Explain the methods the Prophet [s.a.w.] used in teaching Hadith. [10 Marks].

The Prophet [s.a.w.] did not open a class or school where he could teach Hadith.

He established informal schools where Hadith was taught.
At times, the Prophet [s.a.w] would just instruct his companions to pass on the knowledge to others.
He created incentives for the teachers; e.g. he gave promises from Allah of rewards in the Hereafter.
He also created incentives/ motivation to the learners of promises from Allah of rewards in the Hereafter.
He used threats/warnings of punishment from Allah if they remained ignorant.
He taught Hadith through his own practical demonstrations; e.g. he demonstrated of how one can perform ablution, etc.
The Prophet [s.a.w] sent out teachers to distant lands to teach Hadith.
After Salah, the Prophet [s.a.w] would sit in the mosque and he would answer through the ‘question and answer’ method, questions from the As’habah. Most of the questions touched on different aspects of Islam.
He also asked his As’habah to write letters to various people and leaders explaining the fundamentals of Islam.
He encouraged people to write down the Ahadith during his last days so that they would not forget them.
The Prophet [s.a.w] encouraged people to memorize the Ahadith.
Through his own life experiences, the Prophet [s.a.w] practiced what he taught.
Through guidance and counseling, the Prophet [s.a.w] gave instructions to those who sought help from him.
He told the As’habah stories. He taught through life experience, life approach, i.e. by drawing his teaching examples from people’s experiences.
He taught through sermons (Khutbah)’ in this he could expound on different experiences/acts.

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Explain the contributions made by Imam Bukhari in the development of Hadith.

22/3/2021

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Explain the contributions made by Imam Bukhari in the development of Hadith. (8mks)

Contributions made by Imam Bukhari in the development of hadith.

He dedicated his life in compiling a book that would strictly comprise of authentic traditions.
His authentic book of hadith (sahih Bukhari) is the most depended book of hadith immediately after the Holy Qur’an.
Imam Bukhari studied the lives of narrators to make sure they were trustworthy and would not fabricate or change the wording of a hadith.
Imam Bukhari analysed each hadith as either sahih, hasan, Mutawatir , ahad, dhaif or maudhu a system that became the standard by which all hadith were classified by other hadith scholars.
He made the study of hadith a science with governing laws that protected the field from innovations and corruptions.
He organized his collection in a way that it can also be used to help deduce rulings within Islamic law.
He divided his book into different topics each with numerous chapters within it for easy references e.g. “the superiority of extra prayers at night in Ramadhan i.e Taraweh.
His book has helped Muslims live their lives as close to the life of the Prophet (S.A.W) as possible.
His monumental work inspired generations of scholars of hadith including Imam Muslim who produced authentic book of hadith called Sahih Muslim considered the second best only to Sahih Bukhari in authenticity.

(1x8mks)

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State the methods used by the Prophet (S.A.W) to transmit hadith.

22/3/2021

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b) State the methods used by the Prophet (S.A.W) to transmit hadith. 7mks)

Methods used by the Prophet (S.A.W) to transmit Hadith.

Verbal teaching
Practical demonstration e.g. wudhu
Through written medium
Memorization
Use of incentives to the transmitters of his knowledge.
Establishment of learning centres i.e. informal schools.
Through signing of treaties e.g. treaty of Hudaibiya
Through answering of questions of his companions.
The Prophet(S.A.W) assured his companions of rewards for transmitting knowledge.
The Prophet(S.A.W) used threats of punishment.
Writing letters to various rulers explaining the fundamentals of religion and inviting them to Islam.

(1x7mks)

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Give five reasons that necessitated the collection and compilation of hadith after the death of the Prophet (S.A.W).

22/3/2021

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a) Give five reasons that necessitated the collection and compilation of hadith after the death of the Prophet (S.A.W).(5mks)

Reasons for the collection and compilation of Hadith.

The emergence of the act of hadith forgery made it necessary to devise scientific method of collection and compilation of hadith.
Hadith collection was necessitated by the fact that people who were masters of hadith as well as the Qur’an were dying either by way of natural causes like old age, sickness or in wars.
The collection was also because of some people who had started interpreting Islamic teachings especially from the Holy Qur’an in their own ways.
Many people who accepted Islam wanted to acquire the knowledge of the Qur’an and also hadith thus its compilation.
After the death of the Prophet(s.a.w) the companions travelled far and wide for Islamic propagation, in this activity, Qur’an could not only be used but also hadith which necessitated its collection and compilation.
Hadith collection was also necessitated by the fact that Muslims conquered a large area of the world where they had established Islamic leadership. This consequently called for the wide study of hadith.
The Qur’an revelation attracted many people. After the Prophet’s death Qur’anic injunctions could only be interpreted by the use of the Prophet’s words thus the need for his words preservation.

(1x5mks)

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Criteria that can be used to detect a fabricated Hadith.

22/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2009 Question 3(b) with Answers and Marking Scheme.

(b) Criteria that can be used to detect a fabricated Hadith. (12 marks)

Does not quote what was said or done by the Prophet (p.b.u.h)
Cannot he traceable to the prophet (p.b.u.h) .
It is not in Arabic.
It ha broken chain of transmitters.
It may contain accusation on the Prophet or his Swahabas.
It may be illogical and not appealing to reason.
The narrator is not a pious Muslim.
It may contradict of he hadith on the same subject.
It may contradict the teaching of the Quran.
Narrators trustworthiness to transmit what he had heard may be ¡n doubt.
Hadith may contain detailed prophesies of future events with dates.
It may favour particular groups

(6x2 = 12 marks)

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Ways in which Hadith help Muslims regulate their behaviour.

22/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2009 Question 3(a) with Answers and Marking Scheme.

(a) Ways in which Hadith help Muslims regulate their behaviour. (8 marks)

Muslims are supposed to get their ways of behaviour from the Prophet (p.b.u.h).
The Prophet taught, by word aid deed on how Muslims should behave.
The Prophet’s whole life was exemplary for Muslims to emulate.
Hadith give guidance on how to behave in daily life and under different situations and circumstances.
Hadith give guidance on how people in society should relate e.g members of the family,neighbours, relatives, Muslims and non-Muslims, rich and poor etc.
Give guidance on how Muslims should treat those who need help e.g. widows, orphans, travellers.
Spell out the etiquettes to be observed by Muslims e.g manners of eating, sleeping,toileting, greetings.
Spell out how Muslims should relate to their leaders.
Spell out the values/virtues that Muslims should keep e.g humility, respect, honesty,cleanliness, patience, tolerance, simplicity.
Illustrate moral ideals e.g relationship between men and women.
When Muslims are. faced with a moral decision/dilemma they turn to Hadith for guidance.
Spell out how Muslims should relate to their creator.

(8x1 =8 marks)

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State four ways in which the Swahaba helped in the transmission of Hadith.

21/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2010 Question 3(c) with Answers and Marking Scheme.

(c) State four ways in which the Swahaba helped in the transmission of Hadith.(4 marks)

Ways in which the Swahaba helped in the Transmission of Hadith.

The Swahaba had excellent memories, they easily memorised what the prophet (p.b.u.h) did and said and passed it on/taught others.
Some of the Swahaba could read and write, they put in writing what the
Prophet (p.b.uh) said, did and taught and. this was read to their students and other people.
Some of the Swahaba were sent out as teachers (missionaries) to distant lands to teach/spread Tslam and Hadith was part of what they taught/spread.
The Swahaba moved to other places (as travellers, traders, migrants) with their knowledge of Hadith and taught it to those they came across/lived or settled among.
The Swahaba established learning centres/institutions where they taught Hadith.
The Swahaba’s love for the Prophet (p.b.u.h) and their desire to practice his exemplary life made them to strive to live perfect lives with minimum worldly pleasures and others learnt from them, (actions speak louder than words).
The application of their knowledge of Hadith to situations. When faced with challenges/problems/issues/decisions making, the swahaba used relevant Hadith to solve them.

(4x1 =4 marks)

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Mention the six authentic books of Hadith (Sahihul Sitta)

21/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2010 Question 3(b) with Answers and Marking Scheme.

(b) Mention the six authentic books of Hadith (Sahihul Sitta) (6 marks)

Six authentic books of Hadith (Sahihul sitta)

Sahih Muslim
Sunan Abu Dawud
Sunan Ibn Majjah
Sunan An-Nasai
Jami-a-Tirmidhy/Sunan/Trirmidhy/Jamii at Kabiir

(6x1 =6 marks)

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Differentiate between the Quran and Hadith.

21/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2010 Question 3(a) with Answers and Marking Scheme.

(a) Differentiate between the Quran and Hadith. (10 marks)

Quran	Hadith
Is the Word of Allah sent down upon Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h) through Angle Jibril.	Is Report about the acts, sayings and confirmations of Prophet Muhammad.
The Quran has no categories because the meaning and wording are all form Allah.	Categorised as Hadith Qudsi and Hadith Nabawi.
The Quran speaks in general terms and contains general principles	Hadith being interpretation is analytical. Explains the Quran .
Reading of the Quran is an act of Worship and the reader is rewarded.	Reading of Hadith is not rewarded. It is application is rewarded.
Quran is principally recited in daily prayers,without which the prayer is invalid.	Hadith is not recited in prayers. It is applied in prayers.
Cleanliness (twahara) is a primary requisite for reciting the Quran,	Cleanliness (twahara) is not a requisite when reciting Hadith.
Quran is authentic as it was written and recited in its original form from the time of the prophet.	Hadith are classified according to their degree of authenticity. Saleh, Hassan and Ahaij
Muslims are commanded to listen to the Quran when it is being recited.	It is not a necessity to listen to hadith being recited.
The recording of the Quran took place during the prophets lifetime, he supervised it and listened to its order of memorization.	The writing of Hadith was not supervised by the prophet
The Quran is memorised and recited in its original form/words,	The words and sentences of Hadith may vary depending on the reporters.
The Quran must be quoted in its original form, no paraphrasing	When quoting hadith, paraphrasing is allowed.
1st Source of Sharia	2nd Source of Sharia

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Explain the differences between Hadith Qudsi and Hadith Nabawi.

19/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2011 Question 3(a) with Answers.

(a) Explain the differences between Hadith Qudsi and Hadith Nabawi. (6 marks)

Differences between Hadith Qudsi and Hadith Nabawi.

Hadith Qudsi were revealed through dreams and inspiration but Hadith Nabawi are words and actions of the Prophet himself.
Hadith Qudsi are fewer in number and Hadith Nabawi are many in number.
Hadith Qudsi are direct revelation from Allah to the Prophet but conveyed to the people in the Prophet’s own words and Hadith Nabawi are sayings or actions of the Prophet (p.b.u.h.)
The chain of authority of Hadith Qudsi ends with Allah and that of Hadith Nabawi ends with the Prophet (p.b.u.h.)

(3 x 2=6 marks)

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Give six reasons why people invented false Hadith.

18/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2012 Question 3(c) with Answers.

(c) Give six reasons why people invented false Hadith. (6 marks)

Reason why people invented false hadith.

To induce other Muslims to perform good deeds.
Some people had weak memories hence unintentionally transmitted false Hadith.
To support innovation/bid’a in religion which could not be supported by Sahih Hadith.
For economic and political gains.
Hypocrites wanted to discredit Islam and the Prophet (p.b.u.h).
To create confusion among Muslims.
To please leaders of the time.

(6x1 =6marks)

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Describe the criteria used by Muhaddithin to determine the authenticity of Hadith.

18/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2012 Question 3(a) with Answers.

(a) Describe the criteria used by Muhaddithin to determine the authenticity of Hadith. (8 marks)

Criteria used by Muhaddithin to determine the authenticity of Hadith Muhaddithin ensured that:

Every Hadith must be tracked back to the original reporter through a continuous chain of transmitters.
Every Hadith that reports an event that took place repeatedly and in the presence of a large number of people must be corroborated by others who were in attendance at the time of that event.
A reporter of Hadith should be well known person.
A reporter of Hadith should be a Muslim of unquestionable character/trustworthy/competent.
The chain of narrators should end with the prophet (p.b.u.h).
The narrator must have a good memory.
Age of narrators had to be known so as to prove that they had clearly understood what they saw or heard.
The narrator must have been present when the reported action or saying took place or provide an authentic and complete chain of narrators.
It must be proved that each narrator met each of his teachers/transmitter and that they were of the same geographical position so as to remember and to grasp the full impact of Hadith.
A reporter of Hadith should be a scholar of Hadith should be a scholar of Hadith.
A Hadith must quote what was said or done by the Prophet (p.b.u.h).
A Hadith should not be against the house of the Prophet (p.b.u.h).
A Hadith should not be inconsistent i.e. e.g. a Hadith that promises large rewards for small deeds except where it was proved and in limited instances that the Prophet said so.
A Hadith should not be illogical or contrary to reason.
A Hadith should not contradict the teachings of the Quaran or favour a particular Madhahib.
Hadith which contain detailed prophecies of future events with dates are not authentic.
A Hadith should not be against other Hadith on the same subject which have already been accepted as authentic and reliable.

(8 x 1=8 marks)

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State the significance of the compliers of Prophetic Hadith

State the significance of the compliers of Prophetic Hadith (5marks)

Name the four types of Hadith Nabawi.

c. Name the four types of Hadith Nabawi.[4 Marks.].

State why all the Ahadith in the first stage were authentic.

b. State why all the Ahadith in the first stage were authentic.[6 Marks].

Explain the methods the Prophet [s.a.w.] used in teaching Hadith.

a. Explain the methods the Prophet [s.a.w.] used in teaching Hadith. [10 Marks].

Explain the contributions made by Imam Bukhari in the development of Hadith.

Explain the contributions made by Imam Bukhari in the development of Hadith. (8mks)

State the methods used by the Prophet (S.A.W) to transmit hadith.

b) State the methods used by the Prophet (S.A.W) to transmit hadith. 7mks)

Give five reasons that necessitated the collection and compilation of hadith after the death of the Prophet (S.A.W).

a) Give five reasons that necessitated the collection and compilation of hadith after the death of the Prophet (S.A.W).(5mks)

Criteria that can be used to detect a fabricated Hadith.

KCSE IRE Paper 1 2009 Question 3(b) with Answers and Marking Scheme.

(b) Criteria that can be used to detect a fabricated Hadith. (12 marks)

Ways in which Hadith help Muslims regulate their behaviour.

KCSE IRE Paper 1 2009 Question 3(a) with Answers and Marking Scheme.

(a) Ways in which Hadith help Muslims regulate their behaviour. (8 marks)

State four ways in which the Swahaba helped in the transmission of Hadith.

KCSE IRE Paper 1 2010 Question 3(c) with Answers and Marking Scheme.

(c) State four ways in which the Swahaba helped in the transmission of Hadith.(4 marks)

Mention the six authentic books of Hadith (Sahihul Sitta)

KCSE IRE Paper 1 2010 Question 3(b) with Answers and Marking Scheme.

(b) Mention the six authentic books of Hadith (Sahihul Sitta) (6 marks)

Differentiate between the Quran and Hadith.

KCSE IRE Paper 1 2010 Question 3(a) with Answers and Marking Scheme.

(a) Differentiate between the Quran and Hadith. (10 marks)

Explain the differences between Hadith Qudsi and Hadith Nabawi.

KCSE IRE Paper 1 2011 Question 3(a) with Answers.

(a) Explain the differences between Hadith Qudsi and Hadith Nabawi. (6 marks)

Give six reasons why people invented false Hadith.

KCSE IRE Paper 1 2012 Question 3(c) with Answers.

(c) Give six reasons why people invented false Hadith. (6 marks)

Describe the criteria used by Muhaddithin to determine the authenticity of Hadith.

KCSE IRE Paper 1 2012 Question 3(a) with Answers.

(a) Describe the criteria used by Muhaddithin to determine the authenticity of Hadith. (8 marks)

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