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Mention the characteristics of prophets.

28/3/2021

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Mention the characteristics of prophets. (5 marks)

They were maasumin
Free from serious diseases
Had clear knowledge of what they were sent for
Had good character ,high honour, honest, truthful,
Intelligent and of high integrity
Their message was to teach about oneness of Allah(tawheed)
Were sincere and dedicated, they never ask wages for delivery of their message
Human and had human feelings
Their teachings were clear, simple and straight foreword
They were all men
They fulfilled their mission successfully as instructed by Allah and never deviate from it.

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Outline the lessons Muslims can learn from Sheikh Al-amin Mazrui.

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Outline the lessons Muslims can learn from Sheikh Al-amin Mazrui. (5 marks)

Be hardworking
Be in forefront in propagating Islam
One should travel wide in search of knowledge
One should devote him/herself in helping Muslims
Construct schools/institutions to educate Muslims
Devote yourself in the development of Islam i.e. teaching people

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Identify the forbidden acts when one is in a state of ihram.

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Identify the forbidden acts when one is in a state of ihram. (5 marks)

Men are not allowed to wear sawn clothes or headgear while women are not allowed to wear a veil or anything that will cover their face
To comb, clip or groom the hair
Cutting the nails
Applying perfume
Hunting or killing of animals(except dangerous animals)
Cutting grass or falling trees
Proposing or marrying or anything related to that
Having sexual pleasures

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Explain any five types of fasting.

28/3/2021

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Explain any five types of fasting. (5 marks)

faradh: the fasting of the month of Ramadhan
qadha: observed to make up/ replace for days when one was unable to fast in the month of ramadhan due to sickness, travelling or any other legal reasons
kafara: performance of fasting by someone who broke the fast during ramadhan intentionally without a good reason
sunnah: this are fast which are not compulsory like fasting on Mondays and Thursdays
Nadhir: this is when a Muslim fasts as a way of thanksgiving to Allah(sw)

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Outline situations where one is allowed to perform Tayammum.

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Outline situations where one is allowed to perform Tayammum.( 5 marks)

When a person is sick and use of water may cause him/her harm
When the water available is only for essential use
When there is no access to water
When the water is at a place dangering his life.
When the water source is too far that by the time one goes to it and comes back the time for prayers would have ended
When the water is too expensive for one to buy due to its scarcity and one is financially incapable

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Outline the conditions of a Muhaddith.

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Outline the conditions of a Muhaddith.(5 marks)

He must be knowledgeable of the Quran
He must have piety
He must have good and sharp memory
He must be truthful
He should be a Muslim
He must have the ability to differentiate between sound and false hadith
He must be righteous

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Differentiate between Hadith and Sunnah.

28/3/2021

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Differentiate between Hadith and Sunnah.(5 marks)

Hadith -Sayings of the prophet while Sunnah-Practice & customs of the prophet
Hadith-Second source of shariah while Sunnah-It is an explanation of sharia
Hadith-Preserved in a book form e.g. six authentic sunni hadith books while Sunnah-Not preserved in hadith form but when practically done
Hadith-Approved deeds of the companions by the prophet[p.b.u.h] while Sunnah-It is what was done by his companios and he approved it
Hadith-Explains some verses of the Quran while Sunnah-Explains the practice of the prophet(saw)

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Give ways in which hadith helps Muslims regulate their behavior.

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Give ways in which hadith helps Muslims regulate their behavior. (10 marks)

Importances of hadith

it gives the Muslims a clear guide on what is acceptable and what is prohibited hence molding and polishing our lives
has assisted Muslims to set time for prayers so that it is conducted at the same time all over the world
it guides us on how to behave at any time i.e. how to talk, walk, eat etc
it promotes learning of Islamic literature
guides Muslims on the right path
teaches us how to tolerate our neighbors
it teaches us the life of the prophet which all Muslims should be emulated
Muslims are rewarded by application of the sunnah
it makes it easy understanding the Quran
it’s the supplement of the Quran

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Give the importance of suratul Fatiha.

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Give the importance of suratul Fatiha.(6 marks)

It is a form of prayer
It is the opening chapter of the Quran
Swalah is not accepted without it
Contains the attrib utes of Allah
It’s the greatest gift not given to any prophet but Mohammad(SAW) by Allah
It combines all the categories of taweed and sums up the teachings of the Quran
It’s the means by which Muslims communicate to Allah(SW) in dialogue
It psychologically makes a Muslim calm, serene & confident in his/her religion

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How was the Quran preserved during the prophets’ time.

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How was the Quran preserved during the prophets’ time. (7 marks)

The prophet instructed his scribes to write for him immediately after receiving revelation
Animal skin
Bones of animals
Barks of trees and leaf stalks
Flat stones
Through memorization
The prophet taught his wives to teach other women
Recitation in prayers

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Describe the role of angel Jibril (as).

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Describe the role of angel Jibril (as). (7 marks)

He acted as a link between the Prophet(pbuh) and Allah(Sw)
He taught the prophet (pbuh) what he was expected to know before he began his mission
He was an instructor to the prophet i.e. he instructed the prophet on how to out certain activities like in the battle of Badr
He acted as prophet’s allerter. He used to tell him what to do in order to avert coming dangers
Was a secret informer of the prophet by disclosing to him the evil plots of the enemies such as the Pagans, Quraish or Jews
He was a true friend to the prophet and was there for him in times of sorrow and depression
Brought wahyi to the prophet
Taught the prophet how to recite the Quran
He visited the prophet in human form and taught him about the Islamic teachings
He visited the prophet especially during the month of Ramadhan and recited the whole Quran with the prophet
He taught the prophet the arrangement of the Quran.

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List the acts which nullify saum

26/3/2021

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List the acts which nullify saum (8 marks)

Menstruation .(heidh)
Sexual intercourse during the day. (While fasting)
Anything entering through the mouth or any other opening/eating and drinking intentionally.
Ceasing to be a Muslims
Vomiting intentionally
Losing of senses by fainting
Post-children bleeding (nifas)
Ejaculation internally/mastarbation
Having intentions to break saum
Acts of lying/cheating
Drinking internally
Smoking /sniffing intentionally/madness
Killing intentionally

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Apart from the Quran, Discuss any other two sources of Islamic sharia.

26/3/2021

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Apart from the Quran, Discuss any other two sources of Islamic sharia. (6 marks)

Ijma-This is the unanimous agreement of great Muslim scholars on all matters affecting the sharia. It is applied under the following conditions:
It is only applied when certain issues have not been described or discussed directily and clearly by the Quran and the sunnah.
The resolutions reached should be adapted and becomes law.
Qiyas-This is the process of reasoning by analogy. It is applied under the following conditions:
It is applied by comparing certain acts that have been prohibited by the Quran and then finding reasons for making it haram. .
Must be used on the basis of the Quran and Sunnah.
Must be applied by a well conversant Muslim scholar

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Mention the factors which led to the development of the four schools of thought.

26/3/2021

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Mention the factors which led to the development of the four schools of thought. (6marks)

Differences in linguistic interpretation of certain verses of the Holy Quran.
Geographical spread leading to indigenous traditionalists.
Development of different groups one in mekkah and one in kufa.
Expansion of the empire, many people converted to islam.
The need to simplify Quran and hadith for easy understanding.
Development of Qiyas.

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Describe the qualities of a Mujtahid

26/3/2021

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Describe the qualities of a Mujtahid (5marks)

Must be conversant with the knowledge of the Quran in all its aspects
Must have a mastery of Arabic,
Have a mastery of Sunnah of the Prophet (SAW) with its isnaad and matn
Have complete knowledge of the development of Islamic Shariah.
Must be conversant with Islamic Shariah.
Must have a mastery of Usul al-Fiqh.
Must be pious/piety and righteousness
Modesty
Uprightness I integrity.
Culture and geographical background of the people

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Mention the characteristics of prophets. (5 marks)

Outline the lessons Muslims can learn from Sheikh Al-amin Mazrui.

Outline the lessons Muslims can learn from Sheikh Al-amin Mazrui. (5 marks)

Identify the forbidden acts when one is in a state of ihram.

Identify the forbidden acts when one is in a state of ihram. (5 marks)

Explain any five types of fasting.

Explain any five types of fasting. (5 marks)

Outline situations where one is allowed to perform Tayammum.

Outline situations where one is allowed to perform Tayammum.( 5 marks)

Outline the conditions of a Muhaddith.

Outline the conditions of a Muhaddith.(5 marks)

Differentiate between Hadith and Sunnah.

Differentiate between Hadith and Sunnah.(5 marks)

Give ways in which hadith helps Muslims regulate their behavior.

Give ways in which hadith helps Muslims regulate their behavior. (10 marks)

Give the importance of suratul Fatiha.

Give the importance of suratul Fatiha.(6 marks)

How was the Quran preserved during the prophets’ time.

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Describe the role of angel Jibril (as).

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List the acts which nullify saum

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Apart from the Quran, Discuss any other two sources of Islamic sharia.

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Mention the factors which led to the development of the four schools of thought.

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How was the Quran preserved during the prophets’ time. (7 marks)

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