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State ﬁve Islamic manners of sleeping that a Muslim can adopt from the Sunnah of the Prophet (P.b.u.h.).

12/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 2 2014 Question 1(c) with Answers.

(c) State ﬁve Islamic manners of sleeping that a Muslim can adopt from the Sunnah of the Prophet (P.b.u.h.). (5 marks)

Manners of sleeping that a Muslim can adopt from the Sunnah of the Prophet (P.b.u.h.).

recitation of dua before sleeping and when waking up.
recitation of the muawadhateiri.
sleeping on the right side.
taking wudhu before sleeping.
nibbing the whole body after reciting the dua and muawadhatein.
do not sleep during prayer time people of the same sex should not cover themselves with the same cover/should (vii) not sleep under the same cover facing Qibla.
covering nakedness.
in case of a bad dream, recite a dua and change direction.
check beddings before sleep.
give wasiya.
relax before getting up from the bed.
sleep earlyafter shah and wake up early.

(5 x 1 = 5 marks)

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Discuss the rationale for the prohibition of abortion in Islam.

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KCSE IRE Paper 2 2014 Question 1(b) with Answers.

(b) Discuss the rationale for the prohibition of abortion in Islam. (7 marks)

Rationale for the prohibition of abortion in Islam.

denies the child right to life which is a fundamental purpose of Shariah.
it takes away the right of Allah who is the absolute giver of life.
goes against laws of Allah and Sunnah of the Prophet (P.b.u.h.) Q 17:31.
threatens the survival of the human race. It is a great crime that is punishable under the laws of Allah.
can lead to the death of the mother.
causes health complications and trauma to the mother.
can lead to social stigmatization.
discourages responsible intimacy within marriage.
causes depression and a sense of guilt for killing an innocent life.
can lead to family breakup.

(7 x 1 = 7 marks)

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Describe the beneﬁts of having good morals to the Muslim youth.

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KCSE IRE Paper 2 2014 Question 1(a) with Answers.

(a) Describe the beneﬁts of having good morals to the Muslim youth. (8 marks)

Beneﬁts of good morals to the Muslim youth.

eliminates crime, quarrels and ﬁghting among the youth.
promotes peace and harmony in the society.
enables the youth to be responsible members of society.
enables youth to contribute positively to the Ummah.
pervasive behaviour and sins will be minimal.
enhaces good relations with Allah, self and other members of the society.
fosters respect between different members of the society/one is respected.
makes one to grow both spiritually and socially.
eliminates deliquency or anti-social behaviour.
morally upright youth are successful members of the society as they contribute to the social, political and economic development of the society.
morally upright youth serve as role models and can serve as agents for social change.
upholding good morals may be a basis for attracting other people to Islam.

8 x 1 = 8 marks

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State the functions of an Imam.

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2014 Question 6(c) with Answers.

(c) State the functions of an Imam.(7 marks)

Functions of an Imam.

He is the leader of Muslims in congregational prayers.
He supervises / oversees Islamic rites such as marriage / Nikah, Aqiqah.
He conducts sermons / Khutha especially during Friday prayers.
Teaches Muslims especially children on the fundamentals of religion.
Arbitrates and reconciles disputing Muslims.
Acts as a role model for the youth and the society as a whole.
Authenticates, ofﬁciates and approves ofﬁcial documents as per the law e.g.birth certiﬁcates, passport applications, bursary forms, bank account opening requests e.t.c.
Fills the vacuum in the absence of political leadership.
Acts as a witness in transactions and business dealings.
Conducts funerals for deceased Muslims.
Engages in daawa activities and also defends Islam and Muslims when need arises.

(7x1 = 7 marks)

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State the characteristics of the Ulul Azm prophets.

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2014 Question 6(b) with Answers.

(b) State the characteristics of the Ulul Azm prophets. (5 marks)

Characteristics of the Ulul Azm prophets.

They all came from distinguished families mentioned in Quran.
All of them are both nahii (prophet) and rasul (messenger).
All of them received message for their respective communities in the form of divine scriptures or books, with an exception of Prophet Nuh who was described as a rasul by Prophet Muhammad (p .b .u .h).
They possessed strong will and perseverance in the course of their mission (Q 46:35).
They were given some exceptional qualities or talents or superiority in some aspects by Allah (Q 2:253, 17:55).
They all possessed divine law (Q 42:13).
Allah protected them from immoral acts, physical defects and committing of deliberate mistakes.
Allah made them successful in their mission through miracles.

(5 x 1 = 5 marks)

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Outline the acts that are forbidden for a pilgrim in the state of Ihram.

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2014 Question 5(c) with Answers.

(c) Outline the acts that are forbidden for a pilgrim in the state of Ihram. (8 marks)

Acts forbidden for a pilgrim in the State of Ihram

Wearing sewn clothes for men.
Having sexual intercourse with spouse.
Wearing of perfume and applying cosmetics.
Uprooting green vegetable.
Hunting animals (Q 5:95-96).
Getting married or accepting a marriage proposal.
Anointing the hair.
Trimming or shaving the hair.
Cutting nails.

(8x1 =8 marks)

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2014 Question 5(b) with Answers.

(b) State four contributions of Imam Abu Hanifa to the development of Fiqh. (4 marks)

Contributions of Imam Abu Hanifa to the development of Fiqh.

He established a committee of scholars from among his best students charged with the task of compiling ﬁqh-based questions and the answers he gave under different heading such a taharah, salat e.t.c.
He codiﬁed ﬁqh into relevant chapters for easy reference.
He devised a series of principles from which to derive the rules of ﬁqh which came to be known as Usul-al-ﬁqh.
He accepted the sources of law as being the Quran, Sunnah, Ijma ad Qiyas.
He developed the principle of Istihsan (provision made in public interest) as a subsidiary source of Shariah.
He taught many students such as Imam Muhammad and Abu Yusuf as-Shaybatic, who commented upon and expounded further on the jurisprudence of their teacher.
He founded the Hanaﬁ school of law-the ﬁrst of its kind in the Muslim world.
He tried to make ﬁqh as easy and applicable as possible to day-today life.
He divided his ﬁqh into two categories, namely those dealing with canonical laws that were ﬁxed and those dealing with non canonical laws (i.e. dealing with customary practices that could change with time and place).
He is the author of al-Musnad - a major work on hadith that deals with aspects of jurisprudence and ibadah.

(4 x 1 = 4 marks)

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What are the functions of a Kadhi?

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2014 Question 5(a) with Answers.

(a) What are the functions of a Kadhi? (8 marks)

Functions of a Kadhi.

He listens to cases and disputes involving Muslim parties and determines them on the basis of Shariah provision e.g. marriage, divorce and child custody.
He determines cases involving crimes (hudud), (tazir) and administers appropriate punishment.
He determines cases involving inheritance i.e. rightful heirs and their shares.
He acts as a guardian for women who have no wali in marriage.
He presides over waqf properties and oversees their administration.
He acts as the administrator or tmstee of property especially if other relatives of the deceased are disqualiﬁed.
Works in liaison with other judicial courts, state and state departments.
The Kadhi is consulted by the government on Islamic legal issues.
He is regarded as an authoritative ﬁgure by Muslims as they seek for his guidance on matters related to Islam.
He represents Muslims in National functions.
Under certain jurisdiction, the Kadhi is empowered to issues marriage and divorce certiﬁcates.

(8 x 1 = 8 marks)

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Identify four obligatory acts in the performance of wudhu.

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2014 Question 4(c) with Answers.

(c) Identify four obligatory acts in the performance of wudhu. (4 marks)

Obligatory acts in the performance of Wudhu.

Washing the face.
Washing the two hands to the elbows.
Wiping the head with wet hands.
Washing the two legs.

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Explain four effects of swalat on a Muslim.

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2014 Question 4(b) with Answers.

(b) Explain four effects of swalat on a Muslim. (8 marks)

Effects of Salat in a Muslim.

It makes a believer to constantly remember Allah given that one has to pray ﬁve times a day.
If properly observed, Salat safeguards a Muslim from committing sins and evil deeds.
It makes a Muslim acquire a sense of punctuality and obedience in life.
It distinguishes a Muslim from a non believer.
It enables a Muslim to fulﬁl a fundamental pillar of Islam.
It helps a Muslim to maintain a high level of personal hygiene and cleanliness.
When observed in congregation, prayers inculcate a sense of brotherhood, social solidarity and belonging among Muslims.
It puriﬁes the heart, develops the mind and cultivates conscience.
It demonstrates ones loyalty and steadfastness in Allah.
Salat enhances a Muslim’s spiritual and physical Wellbeing.

(4 x 2 = 8 marks)

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Differentiate between fardh and Sunnah saum.

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2014 Question 4(a) with Answers.

(a) Differentiate between fardh and Sunnah saum. (8 marks)

Differences between Fardh and Sunnah saum.

There is only one obligatory fast in the month of Ramadhan while recommended fasts are many.
Avoiding obligatory fast without justiﬁable reason is blamewonhy and sinful while omitting Sunnah fast attracts no sins nor punishment from Allah.
A Muslim must compensate for missed fardh fast in form of Fidya or Qadha while there is no fidya or qadha for missed Sunnah fast.
Fasting in Ramadhan lapses for 29 - 30 consecutive days while it is recommended to fast a day and break the other in Sunnah fast.
Observance of the obligatory fast is done during the month of Ramadhan while Sunnah fasts are scattered throughout the other eleven months.
Fardh fast begins and ends with the sighting of the moon while Sunnah fast is not days or months speciﬁc.
End of obligatory fast is marked with the celebration of Eid-ul-ﬁtr while Sunnah fast require no speciﬁc festival.
The prescription of fardh fast is expressly mentioned in the Quran while Sunnah fasts are modelled in the practice of the Prophet (p.b.u.h).

(4 x 2 = 8 marks)

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The Prophet (P.b.u.h) said “l and the person who looks after an orphan will be in paradise like this”, putting his index and middle ﬁngers together. in reference to the above hadith, explain ﬁve ways through which Muslims can care for orphans.

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2014 Question 3(c) with Answers.

(c) The Prophet (P.b.u.h) said “l and the person who looks after an orphan will be in paradise like this”, putting his index and middle ﬁngers together. in reference to the above hadith, explain ﬁve ways through which Muslims can care for orphans. (5 marks)

Ways through which Muslims can care for orphans.

Through establishment of endowments (waqf) and orphanages.
By feeding and clothing them.
By avoiding misappropriation of properties for the orphans.
Investing their properties on proﬁtable enterprises.
Returning property held in trust to orphans when they attain the age of puberty and discretion (bulugh).
Establishment of Muslim charities and community based organizations caring for orphans.
By supporting them in the quest to seek for education and providing scholarship to them.

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Discuss the contribution of hadith to Islamic culture.

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2014 Question 3(b) with Answers.

(b) Discuss the contribution of hadith to Islamic culture. (7 marks)

Contribution of hadih to Islamic culture.

Contributed to the development of Arabic language, especially new vocabularies of religious signiﬁcance such as Sunnah, qaul, taqrir e.t.c.
It contributed to the development of Islamic law as it forms the most authoritative source after Quran.
Led tot he emergence of Ulumul hadith (science of hadith) and Muhaddithun as specialist of this branch of knowledge.
It inﬂuenced Muslims’ code of behaviour emulating the model of the Prophet (p .b .u .h).
It contributed towards the emergence of new Ways of observing ceremonies and festivals such as nikah, aqiqah e.t.c.
Inﬂuenced the growth of centres of learning/education where hadith was taught.
Hadith re-deﬁned concepts of aura, personal hygiene, ritual purity and dietary regulations. Most of these regulations and norms are contrary to prevailing cultures.
It led tot he development of press, publication and writing of books on hadith such as Sahih Al-Bukhari.
Acceptance of the genuine sayings and practices of the Prophet (p.b.u.h) became part and parcel of the requirements of faith.

(7 x 1 = 7 marks)

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Describe four ways through which hadith evolved.

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2014 Question 3(a) with Answers.

(a)Describe four ways through which hadith evolved. (8 marks)

Ways through which hadith evolved.

Hadith evolved in situations where a question or problem was referred to the Prophet (p .b .u .h) and there was no guidance from the Quran. In such a case Allah would want the prophet to give an answer tot he matter or a directive and hence such directives became hadith.
As an interpretation of the Quran. Some aspects of Quranic messages are concise and brief and the Prophet (p.b.u.h) had to elaborate further on such matters such as prayers, Zakat e.t.c.
As a demand of circumstances. There were situations where Muslims did not know what to do and the prophet provided the required guidance e.g. the decision to ﬁght the enemies outside Madina in the battle of Badr.
Through the prophet’s own initiative. Allah gave the Prophet (p .b.u.h) the authority to legislate on some matters of faith. Such laws given by the prophet became the second primary source of law and were recorded as hadith (Q 53:3, 3:32, 59:7).

(4x 2 = 8 marks)

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State ﬁve modes of Wahyi.

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2014 Question 2(c) with Answers.

(c) State ﬁve modes of Wahyi. (5 marks)

Modes of Wahyi.

Through the agency of an angel (Q 42:51).
Speaking from behind a veil (of light) e.g. Prophet Musa at Mt Sinai.
Speaking directly to Allah as exempliﬁed by Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h) during Isra wal Miraj.
Through true dreams e.g. Prophet Ibrahim (Q 37: 102).
Through inspiration (Ilham) or intuition in the fonn of a clear idea cast in the heart of the recipient. (Q 42:51-52)(Q 28:7).
Revelation in the form of ringing bells. eg. The Prohet (p.b.u.h) said ‘there are times when I hear something like the chiming of bells and this mode of Wahyi is the hardest on me. After that when the chime sequence ends, that which has been said by the sound seems to have been committed to my memory.
And there are times when the angel appears before me in the shape of a man (Sahih al Bukhari).
Instinctual guidance to animals e.g. bees (Q 16:68-69).

(5 x 1 =5 marks)

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