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Subject content of Imam Malik’s Al-muwatta

1/4/2021

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Subject content of Imam Malik’s Al-muwatta (5 marks)

Devotional acts( prayer and its times, Zakat, Saum, Hajj, Sadaqa)

Marriage and divorce.
The Qibla.
The Qur an.
Burial.
Vows and oaths.
Game, sacrificial animals and slaughtering.
Inheritance (wills and testaments, fixed shares of inherience)
Jihad
Aqiqa
Suckling.
Business transactions.
Blood money.
Madina.

Moral values.
Descriptions and names of the prophet.
Evil eye.
Hair.
Visions.
Greetings.
Speech.
Jahannam.
Knowledge.
Supplication of the unjustly treated.
Knowledge.

(5x1 marks)

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Three types of SHIRK, Qualities of Shiah Imams, Stages of Qiyamah after the second trumpet

31/3/2021

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(a) Three types of SHIRK

Shirk Akbar, major, eg worshipping idols
Shirk Asghar, minor, eg Ria or doing acts for show off
Shirk Khafiy, hidden, eg equating the power of Allah & those of other creatures, statement like: ‘If it were not for Allah and you, I wouldn’t have succeeded’. (must give the kind and example)

(3 x 1 = 9 Marks)

(b) Qualities of Shiah Imams.

Ma’sum
Intelligent
Wise
Knowledgeable
Brave
From the children of Fatmah and Hussein
Just
Kind and generous

Any other good point.
(6 x 1= 6 Marks)

(c) Stages of Qiyamah after the second trumpet

Resurrection
Assembly
Court of Allah
Receiving of Books
Miza’n
Questions, Answers & witnesses
Judgment
Reward (Paradise or Hell)

The answer must be sequential.
(5 x 1 = 5 Marks)

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Explain the qualities of an Imam according to the Shiah doctrine.

30/3/2021

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Explain the qualities of an Imam according to the Shiah doctrine. (6 Marks)

Qualities of Shiah Imams.

Ma’sum
Intelligent
Wise
Knowledgeable
Brave
From the children of Fatmah and Hussein
Just
Kind and generous

(6x1= 6 Marks)

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Describe the contribution of Imam Ahmad ibn Hambal in Fiqh.

30/3/2021

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Describe the contribution of Imam Ahmad ibn Hambal in Fiqh. (5 Marks)

Contribution of Imam Ahmed in Fiqh.

Wrote Musnad
Taught
Produced scholars
Propagated Islam
Laid the foundation of Sunnah
Fought Bidah
Opposed the ideology of ‘Mutazilah’
Preferred use of weak Hadith to rationalism
Added minor source of law in Fiqh, Istihsan provision for public good
Founded Hambali Madh-hab

(5x1 = 5 Marks)

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Discuss the contribution made by Imam Abu Hanifah to Islam.

29/3/2021

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Discuss the contribution made by Imam Abu Hanifah to Islam. (8 marks)

Contribution made by Imam Abu Hanifa.

He strictly followed Shariah in judging legal matters and accepted the four sources of shariah.
He also accepted Istihsan a provision made in public.
Interest in his school of thought.
He set up a committee of experts on figh hadith, Tafssir and other branches of learning.
He wrote many books e.g. Usul Ul fiqh which dealt with legal matters.
He became a centre of public opinion and a leader known for independent opinions as he often addressed corrupt leaders.
His opinion on knowledge encouraged his students not to seek knowledge for material benefit.
He is the founder of Hanafi school of thought.

( 4x2=8marks)

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Outline the qualities of an Imam according to the shia belief.

29/3/2021

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Outline the qualities of an Imam according to the shia belief. (5 marks)

Qualities of an Imam according to the Shia .

Trustworthy
He is appointed by Allah through previous Imams to represent the prophet.
Should be good model for others to follow.
Should be conversant with the Divine laws.
Should be pious, just, upright and brave.
Should be a descendant of the family of the prophet.
Should always be available for people to receive their guidance.
The Iman is Maasum (infallible)

(5x1=5marks)

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Give the themes mentioned in ‘al-Muwatta’ of Imam Malik.

29/3/2021

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Give the themes mentioned in ‘al-Muwatta’ of Imam Malik.(5 Marks)

Themes in Al-Muwatta of Imam Malik.

Acts of worship
Relationships
Economic matters
Moral matters
Remembrance of Allah

(5x1 = 5 Marks)

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State the qualities of an Imam

26/3/2021

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State the qualities of an Imam (5 marks)

Piety
Tolerance
Learned and Knowledgeable/Wisdom
Patience
God Fearing
Leadership Qualities (Vii) Communication Skills
Public Relations/Friendly/Warm
Trustworthiness/Honest/Integrity
Ability to Make Good Judgement and Decision

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Identify three officials of the mosque

25/3/2021

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Identify three officials of the mosque. (3mks)

Imam – leader of prayers.
Muadhin – caller of prayers.
Khatib – preacher.

(3 x 1 = 3mks)

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Why did Imam Al-Ghazal went to seclucion?

24/3/2021

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Why did Imam Al-Ghazal went to seclucion? (10mks)

Why Imam Ghazal went to Seclusion.

He went into conflict in mind and as a result he lost health and appetite.
He thought that he was wholly indulged in worldly temperature.
He paid attention to sciences which was neither important nor beneficial for the hereafter.
He thought that he was only after fame and decided to be sincere to himself and please God.
Imam Ghazal discovered that his life in the world is short and he has a long journey.

(2×5=10mks)

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Give titles of books written by Al-Ghazal.

24/3/2021

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Give titles of books written by Al-Ghazal. (5mks)

Books written by Ghazal.

Al-Munqidh Mina Dahla ( Deliverance from Evil)
Al-Munqidh (The savior)
Maqaasid al- Falaasifah(The aim of the Philosophers)
Bidayatul Hidaya-The beginning of guidance.
Ihyaa Ulunmu din-The revival of religious science.

(1×5=5mks)

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What were the achievements of Imam Ghazal.

24/3/2021

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What were the achievements of Imam Ghazal. (5mks)

What were the achievements of Imam Ghazal.

He achieved a lot by writing over hundred books.
He set up rules of conduct useful to every Muslim.
He helped in the removal of irreligious doctrines.
He contributed to the reformation of the society.
He led a scholarly and a religious life.

(1×5=5mks)

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Describe the conditions that should be met by a Sunni Imam.

24/3/2021

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b. Describe the conditions that should be met by a Sunni Imam.[6 Marks].

Describe the conditions that should be met by a Sunni Imam.

The imam must be well versed in the Islamic jurisprudence (law/Sharia).
He must be a well-known person and not an alien.
He must be a pious man.
He should be able to to recite the Holy Quran properly.
He must be a Mukallaf (Sane, mature Muslim).
He should be a married man.
He should be physically fit.
He should as well have the knowledge of Hadith.

(5x1 Marks)

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State the contributions made by Imam Al-Ghazali to the development of Islam.

19/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 2 2011 Question 6(a) with Answers.

(a) State the contributions made by Imam Al-Ghazali to the development of Islam. (10 marks)

Contributions made by Imam Al-Ghazali to the development of Islam

he was a distinguished teacher whose lecturers attracted a large number of students and scholars.
removed irreligious doctrines, he was the first one to strike against Greek philosophy which was undermining the foundation of Islam.
he wrote numerous books e.g Ihya-ulum-ul-diin (the revival of religious sciences), Makasid-al-falasafa, Tahafut-al-falasafa.
awakened the spirit of Islam by carrying out a detailed analysis of the moral and spiritual life of Muslims.
Credit for laying foundation of scientific scholarship in Asharite school of theology.
Wrote a commentary on the Holy Quran known as Jawahir-al-Quran.
formulated the ten rules of conduct.
taught that the best guidance for man is the revealed knowledge.
suggested for the reformation of the society, he critised the ulama for wasting time debating insignificant issues instead of devoting their energies in doing their essential duties.
he is recognised as Mujadid (reviver of Islam) in the Muslim world.
stressed on the study of the traditions and biography of the Prophet (P.b.u.h) and modelling of one’s life according to it.

(5x2=10 marks)

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State four contributions made by Imam Shaffi to Islamic Fiqh.

17/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2013 Question 5(c) with Answers.

c) State four contributions made by Imam Shaffi to Islamic Fiqh. (4 marks)

Contributors of Imam Shaffi to Islamic Fiqh

He was recognized as a scholar at the age of 15 years and was authorised by the prominent scholars of Makka to give fatwa on religious issues.
He was a well-known teacher and used to give lectures in the grand mosque in Makkah, he also travelled to Egypt where he taught students.
He was the founder of the Shafﬁ Madh’hab (Shafﬁ School of Thought).
He wrote several books which include Kitab-al-Risala, Kitab-al-Umm.
He accepted Ijmah as a source of Shariah as long at it involves the whole community.
He also looked at religious matters with an independent legal reasoning.
He was a distinguished scholar in Arabic language and commentary on the Quran. a skillful debater and a keen teacher.
He studied the viewpoints of the Hanaﬁ school of thought and the Muhtazilite doctrines which contributed to the development of Fiqh.

(4 x 1 = 4 marks)

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Subject content of Imam Malik’s Al-muwatta

Subject content of Imam Malik’s Al-muwatta (5 marks)

Three types of SHIRK, Qualities of Shiah Imams, Stages of Qiyamah after the second trumpet

(a) Three types of SHIRK

(b) Qualities of Shiah Imams.

(c) Stages of Qiyamah after the second trumpet

Explain the qualities of an Imam according to the Shiah doctrine.

Explain the qualities of an Imam according to the Shiah doctrine. (6 Marks)

Describe the contribution of Imam Ahmad ibn Hambal in Fiqh.

Describe the contribution of Imam Ahmad ibn Hambal in Fiqh. (5 Marks)

Discuss the contribution made by Imam Abu Hanifah to Islam.

Discuss the contribution made by Imam Abu Hanifah to Islam. (8 marks)

Outline the qualities of an Imam according to the shia belief.

Outline the qualities of an Imam according to the shia belief. (5 marks)

Give the themes mentioned in ‘al-Muwatta’ of Imam Malik.

Give the themes mentioned in ‘al-Muwatta’ of Imam Malik.(5 Marks)

State the qualities of an Imam

State the qualities of an Imam (5 marks)

Identify three officials of the mosque

Identify three officials of the mosque. (3mks)

Why did Imam Al-Ghazal went to seclucion?

Why did Imam Al-Ghazal went to seclucion? (10mks)

Give titles of books written by Al-Ghazal.

Give titles of books written by Al-Ghazal. (5mks)

What were the achievements of Imam Ghazal.

What were the achievements of Imam Ghazal. (5mks)

Describe the conditions that should be met by a Sunni Imam.

b. Describe the conditions that should be met by a Sunni Imam.[6 Marks].

State the contributions made by Imam Al-Ghazali to the development of Islam.

KCSE IRE Paper 2 2011 Question 6(a) with Answers.

(a) State the contributions made by Imam Al-Ghazali to the development of Islam. (10 marks)

State four contributions made by Imam Shaffi to Islamic Fiqh.

KCSE IRE Paper 1 2013 Question 5(c) with Answers.

c) State four contributions made by Imam Shaffi to Islamic Fiqh. (4 marks)

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Subject content of Imam Malik’s Al-muwatta (5 marks)

(a) Three types of SHIRK

(b) Qualities of Shiah Imams.

(c) Stages of Qiyamah after the second trumpet

Explain the qualities of an Imam according to the Shiah doctrine. (6 Marks)

Describe the contribution of Imam Ahmad ibn Hambal in Fiqh. (5 Marks)

Discuss the contribution made by Imam Abu Hanifah to Islam. (8 marks)

​Outline the qualities of an Imam according to the shia belief. (5 marks)

Give the themes mentioned in ‘al-Muwatta’ of Imam Malik.(5 Marks)

State the qualities of an Imam (5 marks)

​Identify three officials of the mosque. (3mks)

Why did Imam Al-Ghazal went to seclucion? (10mks)

Give titles of books written by Al-Ghazal. (5mks)

What were the achievements of Imam Ghazal. (5mks)

b. Describe the conditions that should be met by a Sunni Imam.[6 Marks].

KCSE IRE Paper 2 2011 Question 6(a) with Answers.

(a) State the contributions made by Imam Al-Ghazali to the development of Islam. (10 marks)

KCSE IRE Paper 1 2013 Question 5(c) with Answers.

c) State four contributions made by Imam Shaffi to Islamic Fiqh. (4 marks)

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Outline the qualities of an Imam according to the shia belief. (5 marks)

Identify three officials of the mosque. (3mks)