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Outline the groups exempted from fasting

25/3/2021

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Outline the groups exempted from fasting. (6mks)

Children under the age of puberty.
Insane people who are not accountable to their deeds.
Old men or women who are too old or weak to fast, but they have to offer at least, one needy/poor Muslim an average full meal or its value per day.
Sick people may postpone the fast as long as they are sick, to a later date and make up for it in the days, a day for a day.
People traveling distance of 50 miles or more may break the fast temporarily during the travel and make up for it in later days, a day for a day.
Expectant women and those breastfeeding.
Women in the period of menstruation (max 10 days)
Confinement women (max 40 days)

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Outline the groups exempted from fasting

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What are the rules regarding the making of a commercial agreement

25/3/2021

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What are the rules regarding the making of a commercial agreement. (7mks)

The person entering agreement must be sane.
It must be legal e.g. involves halal goods.
The two parties entering into agreement must sign.
There must be witness to the agreement.
The agreement must be clear and free of fraud.
It should be between mature persons.
There should be a right to annual contract.
Persons signing the agreement must do it willingly.
Both parties must have full knowledge of the terms and conditions of the agreement.

(any 7 x 1 = 7mks)

What are the rules regarding the making of a commercial agreement

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Why is gambling prohibited in Islam

25/3/2021

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Why is gambling prohibited in Islam. (6mks)

It leads to unequal distribution of wealth.
Chances of losses are always very high .
It can lead to quarrels, fights and even murder.
A gambler ends up accumulating debts and leads to heavy borrowing.
It gives people easy gains.
Can lead to depression and even suicide for the loser.

(6 x 1 = 6mks)

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I am a Muslim who has saved my money for a period of one year. Who am I to give Zakaat to?

24/3/2021

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b. I am a Muslim who has saved my money for a period of one year. Who am I to give Zakaat to? [8 Marks].

You should give your Zakaat to the following:-
i. Al Fuqarah (the Poor)

Those people who cannot raise even 50% of their daily meals.

ii. Al Masakeen (the Needy)

Those who can raise 50% of their daily meals, but have nothing to save.

iii. Al Amiin (the Zakaat Collectors)

These are people employed by an Islamic state to work in the Department of Zakaat.

iv. Al Mualafatul Qulub (the New Converts)

These are the people who have accepted Islam.

v. Fi Riqaab (those in Slavery)

Zakaat money is used to free those who are in slavery and prisoners of war.

vi. Al Gharimeen ( the Debtors)

These are the people who have entered into a lawful trade but they did not succeed and they have borrowed money and were unable to pay.

vii. Fi Sabilillah (thse working in the cause of Allah)

These are the people who go out to defend their religion.

viii. Ibn Sabeel (Wayfarers)

These are the lost travelers. Those people who are away from their homes and are stranded and cannot reach their homes due to shortage of money.

(8x1 Marks)

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Explain why the Quraishi opposed the teachings of the Prophet [s.a.w.]

24/3/2021

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a. Explain why the Quraishi opposed the teachings of the Prophet [s.a.w.] [8 Marks].

The Quraishi opposed the teachings of the Prophet [s.a.w] because:-

The teachings of the prophet [s.a.w] were against the cultures of the Quraishi e.g. drinking of alcohol, burying alive of baby girls.
The teachings were against idol worship.
The Quraishi did not want to abandon the religions of their forefathers.
Islam was against the Quraishi evil practices like gambling, tribalism and mistreatment of women.
The Quraishi did not want to be made equal with non-Arabs and Islam was for All: Arabs and non-Arabs.
The Quraishi wanted a Prophet to come from a rich family and the Prophet Muhammad [s.a.w] did not.
The Quraishi took the Prophet Muhammad [s.a.w] as a cursed person because he did not have a baby boy to inherit him; thus they called him an Abtar.
The Quraishi considered the Prophet [s.a.w] as a mad man because he denied the teachings of his forefathers for a God who could not be seen.
The Quraishi considered the Prophet [s.a.w] as a magician because whoever listened to his teachings embraced Islam; e.g. Umar ibn Al Khattab.
The teachings of the Prophet [s.a.w] encouraged peace and unity while the Quraishi loved wars blood feuds.

(8x1 Marks)

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Give Islamic teachings on debts

23/3/2021

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(c) Give Islamic teachings on debts (7marks)

Teachings of Islam on debts.

Has to be honoured.
No interest should be charged.
Debtors should be allowed more time if they cannot raise the amount of money in time.
Terms of agreement should be in writing.
The parties should be matured.
Terms of agreement should be simple and clear. Debtors should keep his/her promise to pay back the money according to the agreed terms.
Debtors should include his debts in his/her will.
Lenders must demand payment of his money if the debtor delays his/her payment.
If the debtor dies his/her heirs have to pay debts.
Lenders can forfeit the debt if borrower fails to pay due to financial constraints.

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What are the preventive measures of HIV/AIDS in Islam

23/3/2021

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(b) What are the preventive measures of HIV/AIDS in Islam (8marks)

Preventive measures of HIV/AIDS in Islam.

Islam discourages free mixing of opposite sexes totally.
Islam encourages women to dress properly by covering their bodies to avoid temptations and lure.
Men and Women are not allowed to shake hands unless the two cannot marry each other.
Women are not allowed to raise their voices to attract men.
Women are not allowed to go on journey without a mahram.
Women are not allowed to perfume themselves when they go out to public places.
Men and women should not play any game together.
Dancing of women is totally haram when done before men.
Sex outside marriage is not allowed in Islam. It is a grave sin.
Islam advocates fasting to those who cannot afford marriage life.
A man is not allowed to be with a woman in a lonely place without mahram.

(8 X 1 = 8 marks)

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State circumstances under which slaughtering becomes compulsory to a pilgrim.

23/3/2021

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b) State circumstances under which slaughtering becomes compulsory to a pilgrim.(5mks)

Circumstances under which slaughtering becomes compulsory to a pilgrim

When a pilgrim fails to spend two or three days in Mina
When a pilgrim has failed to observe any of the restrictions of Ihram
When a pilgrim fails to take part in the throwing of stones at the jamrats especially Jamratul Aqaba on the 10th of Dhul Hijja
When a pilgrim fails to spend a night in Muzdalifa
If a pilgrim has enjoyed a period of freedom from the restrictions of Ihram after performing Umrah i.e taking out of Ihram after Umrah before performing Hajj
When a pilgrim has conjoined or combined his or her Umrah with hajj i.e Hajj al - Qiran

(1x5mks)

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Give the conditions that an agreement has to fulfill for it to be binding to two parties according to Islam

22/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 2 2009 Question 3(b) with Answers and Marking Scheme.

(b) Give the conditions that an agreement has to fulfill for it to be binding to two parties according to Islam (8 marks)

Conditions an Agreement has to Fulfil for it to be Binding

The agreement must be mutual
Terms and conditions must be clear/should have no ambiguity
Must be done with good intentions
Should be flexible
All conditions of the agreement must be in conformity with Islam
It must be written (if possible)
It should be on permissible things/items
It must have witnesses
It must be binding to both parties
Must be contracted by mature and sound adults
The two parties should clearly understand the terms of the agreement and its legal implications

(8x1 =8marks)

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Identify five illegal ways of earning money according to Islam

22/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 2 2009 Question 3(a) with Answers and Marking Scheme.

(a) Identify five illegal ways of earning money according to Islam (5 marks)

Illegal ways of Earning Money

Stealing
Robbery
GambIing
Unsury(Ribaa)
Cheating
Bribery
Trading in prohibited goods/items
Forgery
Prostitution
Money laundering

(5 x 1= 5 marks)

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Discuss the significance of Amr Bil Maaruf wa Nahvi Anil Munkar( Communicating good and forbidding evils in preventing social evils among Muslims.

22/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 2 2009 Question 1(b) with Answers and Marking Scheme.

(b) Discuss the significance of Amr Bil Maaruf wa Nahvi Anil Munkar( Communicating good and forbidding evils in preventing social evils among Muslims.(10marks)

The significance of Amr bil Maaruf wa Nahyi Anil Munkar in the prevention of Evil

Creates awareness in Muslims of what is good and what is evil
Corrects weaknesses in individuals
Acts as a reminder of what is good and what is evil
Acts as a watchdog for individuals
Leads to uprightness and good behavior
It is an incentive to do what is good and to avoid evil
Leads to eradication of social ills in the society e.g. corruption, immorality, violence, indecency
Creates harmony, peace and brotherhood among Muslims
Promotes/cultivates values/virtues necessary for good co-existence in the community.

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Give any four basic principles of Islamic morality

22/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 2 2009 Question 1(a) with Answers and Marking Scheme.

(a) Give any four basic principles of Islamic morality (4 marks)

Principles of Islamic Morality

Faith/belief in Allah
Fear of Allah
Adherence/obedience to Islamic teachings based on the Quran and Hadith/sunnah
Avoidance of prohibitions
Fulfilment of prescriptions
Alertness/guarding against committing sins/going against the teachings of Islam
Repentance/seeking forgiveness.

(4 x 1 = 4 marks)

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Give Four Modes of Wahyi.

22/3/2021

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

Give Four Modes of Wahyi. (4 marks)

Give Four Modes of Wahyi.

Revelation through the Angel (Jibril)
Revelation through inspiration.
Revelation through dreams.
Revelation as spoken words behind a veil.

(4x1 =4 marks)

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Discuss how a Muslim can show respect for life today?

21/3/2021

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Discuss how a Muslim can show respect for life today? (14 marks)

How a Muslim can show respect for life today?

Taking medicine, proper care
Leaving the harmful things e.g. alcoholic drinks
Campaigning against anti-social acts e.g. abortion, sexual perversion
Helping the less fortunate
Assisting in dangers e.g. inferno, accidents etc
Avoid evils that can cause death.
Arbitrating warring parties

Explained (7 x 2 = 14 marks)

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State how Islam encourages chastity?

21/3/2021

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State how Islam encourages chastity? (6 marks)

How Islam encourages chastity?

By elevating the status of women
By introducing the code of dressing up
By not allowing her voice to be heard loudly
By giving guidance on how to talk
By prohibiting the mixing of the two sexes
By disallowing courtship
By valuing virginity
By giving each person his/her job / right

(6 x 1 = 6 marks)

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Outline the groups exempted from fasting

Outline the groups exempted from fasting. (6mks)

What are the rules regarding the making of a commercial agreement

What are the rules regarding the making of a commercial agreement. (7mks)

Why is gambling prohibited in Islam

Why is gambling prohibited in Islam. (6mks)

I am a Muslim who has saved my money for a period of one year. Who am I to give Zakaat to?

b. I am a Muslim who has saved my money for a period of one year. Who am I to give Zakaat to? [8 Marks].

Explain why the Quraishi opposed the teachings of the Prophet [s.a.w.]

a. Explain why the Quraishi opposed the teachings of the Prophet [s.a.w.] [8 Marks].

Give Islamic teachings on debts

(c) Give Islamic teachings on debts (7marks)

What are the preventive measures of HIV/AIDS in Islam

(b) What are the preventive measures of HIV/AIDS in Islam (8marks)

State circumstances under which slaughtering becomes compulsory to a pilgrim.

b) State circumstances under which slaughtering becomes compulsory to a pilgrim.(5mks)

Give the conditions that an agreement has to fulfill for it to be binding to two parties according to Islam

KCSE IRE Paper 2 2009 Question 3(b) with Answers and Marking Scheme.

(b) Give the conditions that an agreement has to fulfill for it to be binding to two parties according to Islam (8 marks)

Identify five illegal ways of earning money according to Islam

KCSE IRE Paper 2 2009 Question 3(a) with Answers and Marking Scheme.

(a) Identify five illegal ways of earning money according to Islam (5 marks)

Discuss the significance of Amr Bil Maaruf wa Nahvi Anil Munkar( Communicating good and forbidding evils in preventing social evils among Muslims.

KCSE IRE Paper 2 2009 Question 1(b) with Answers and Marking Scheme.

(b) Discuss the significance of Amr Bil Maaruf wa Nahvi Anil Munkar( Communicating good and forbidding evils in preventing social evils among Muslims.(10marks)

Give any four basic principles of Islamic morality

KCSE IRE Paper 2 2009 Question 1(a) with Answers and Marking Scheme.

(a) Give any four basic principles of Islamic morality (4 marks)

Give Four Modes of Wahyi.

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

Give Four Modes of Wahyi. (4 marks)

Discuss how a Muslim can show respect for life today?

Discuss how a Muslim can show respect for life today? (14 marks)

State how Islam encourages chastity?

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​Outline the groups exempted from fasting. (6mks)

​What are the rules regarding the making of a commercial agreement. (7mks)

​Why is gambling prohibited in Islam. (6mks)

b. I am a Muslim who has saved my money for a period of one year. Who am I to give Zakaat to? [8 Marks].

a. Explain why the Quraishi opposed the teachings of the Prophet [s.a.w.] [8 Marks].

(c) Give Islamic teachings on debts (7marks)

(b) What are the preventive measures of HIV/AIDS in Islam (8marks)

b) State circumstances under which slaughtering becomes compulsory to a pilgrim.(5mks)

KCSE IRE Paper 2 2009 Question 3(b) with Answers and Marking Scheme.

(b) Give the conditions that an agreement has to fulfill for it to be binding to two parties according to Islam (8 marks)

KCSE IRE Paper 2 2009 Question 3(a) with Answers and Marking Scheme.

(a) Identify five illegal ways of earning money according to Islam (5 marks)

KCSE IRE Paper 2 2009 Question 1(b) with Answers and Marking Scheme.

​(b) Discuss the significance of Amr Bil Maaruf wa Nahvi Anil Munkar( Communicating good and forbidding evils in preventing social evils among Muslims.(10marks)

KCSE IRE Paper 2 2009 Question 1(a) with Answers and Marking Scheme.

​(a) Give any four basic principles of Islamic morality (4 marks)

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

​Give Four Modes of Wahyi. (4 marks)

​Discuss how a Muslim can show respect for life today? (14 marks)

​State how Islam encourages chastity? (6 marks)

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Outline the groups exempted from fasting. (6mks)

What are the rules regarding the making of a commercial agreement. (7mks)

Why is gambling prohibited in Islam. (6mks)

(b) Discuss the significance of Amr Bil Maaruf wa Nahvi Anil Munkar( Communicating good and forbidding evils in preventing social evils among Muslims.(10marks)

(a) Give any four basic principles of Islamic morality (4 marks)

Give Four Modes of Wahyi. (4 marks)

Discuss how a Muslim can show respect for life today? (14 marks)

State how Islam encourages chastity? (6 marks)