I.R.E QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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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How was the Quran preserved during the prophets’ time.

28/3/2021

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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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State why the Meccans were hostile to Mohammed

27/3/2021

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State why the Meccans were hostile to Mohammed (4mks)

He condemned their gods and goddesses.
His teaching was strange and anti-thesis of their lifestyle.
They felt that his mission was endangering their prestige and economic benefits which were associated with hosting pilgrims and taxation of all pilgrims who were visiting Makkah from the neighbouring regions.

(any 2 x 2=4mks)

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Explain five ways in which prophet Mohamed (SAW) discouraged racial discrimination

26/3/2021

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Explain five ways in which prophet Mohamed (SAW) discouraged racial discrimination (10marks)

Bilal was appointed as the Muadhin- despite him being black African as a way of discouraging racism.
The prophet encouraged Muslims to pay together in Jamaa
During the last pilgrimage, the prophet emphasized the equality, unity and brotherhood of Muslims.
By his examples the prophet married women of different tribes and backgrounds.
The prophets (SAW) preached to all without discrimination.

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Highlight Muhammed’s sermon at Mt. Arafat

25/3/2021

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Highlight Muhammed’s sermon at Mt. Arafat (16mks)

Sacredness of life and properties.
Sacredness of the month of Hajj.
The future appearance before God for all people to account for their behaviour on earth.
The right over spouses and lovely treatment of wives.
Truthfulness and avoidance of sins.
He forbid usury (high-interest rates, taxation, shalloc king, money lenders) i.e. the debtor was to return only the principal amount of taught in the glorious Quran.
He abolished blood feud practices – common in pagan practices.
He restated the brotherhood of umma and cautioned against injustices.
He also preached on fair (human ) treatment of slaves.

(any 8x1=8mks)

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State six main themes in the first revelations given to prophet Muhammed

25/3/2021

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State six main themes in the first revelations given to prophet Muhammed. (12mks)

That God is one.
That Muhammed is the messenger.
That mankind must stop idolatry and pray to the one God as well as sincerely follow his commands.
That judgement of God is near.
That God is the lord of the heavens and the earth.
The revelations that came to the prophet were mainly bringing new messages for him to teach his followers.
Other revelations came to clarify the earlier ones while others came with answers to the problems, which the prophet was encountering in his mission at Mecca and Madina.

(any 6x2=12mks)

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State seven measures taken by Prophet Muhammed (SAW) to discourage slavery

25/3/2021

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State seven measures taken by Prophet Muhammed (SAW) to discourage slavery. (7mks)

Slaves were asked to buy their freedom.
The prophet discouraged by preaching against the trade.
He used to buy slaves from their masters and give them their freedom.
He gave them high rank e.g. Bilal bin Rabah.
The prophet (S.A.W) preached about brotherhood and unity of man as all are equal infront of Allah.
He advocated for fair treatment of slaves.
One could explate himself from sin by freeing a slave if he/she did not fast during Ramadhan.
The prophet (S.A.W) in his farewell speech stressed on the honour and dignity of man who included slaves.

(any 7 x 1 = 7mks)

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Describe the lessons that Muslims can learn from the Prophet’s farewell speech.

18/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 2 2013 Question 4(a) with Answers.

a) Describe the lessons that Muslims can learn from the Prophet’s farewell speech. (8 marks)

Lessons from the farewell speech of the Prophet

Taking of interest is unlawful.
All blood feuds were abolished.
Kind treatment to wives.
Brotherhood among Muslims was encouraged.
Sanctity of private property.
Oppression and injustice are prohibited.
Adherence to the teaching of the Quran and Sunnah.
Fair treatment of Servants and Slaves.
Equality of all believers in the sight of Allah.
Propagation of Islamic teachings to others.
Avoidance of all sins.

(8 x 1 = 8 marks)

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State the characteristics of the Ulul Azm prophets.

12/3/2021

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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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Give seven reasons why Prophet Muhammad (P.b.u.h.) was given the Quran in piecemeal.

7/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2018 Question 2(b) with Answers.

(b) Give seven reasons why Prophet Muhammad (P.b.u.h.) was given the Quran in piecemeal. (7 marks)

Reasons why Prophet Muhammad was given the Quran in piece meal.

To implement the laws of Allah in a gradual manner.
To make understanding and application of the Quran easier to the believers.
To allow room for spiritual development.
To strengthen the belief and heart of the Prophet (P.b.u.h.) Q25:32.
The revelation was difficult experience to the Prophet (P.b.u.h.) as seen in the revelation of the first verse, thus it was revealed in bits so as to ease the difficulties he was going through.
To make memorization easier for the believer.
To answer questions put forward to the Prophet (P.b.u.h.)
To serve as a miracle and a challenge to the pagans of Makka.
To prove that the Quran is actually a speech of Allah.

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Views of prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) on envy and jealousy.

Views of prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) on envy and jealousy. (5 marks)

State the significance of the two covenants of Al-Aqaba entered between the prophet (S.A.W) and Madinans

State the significance of the two covenants of Al-Aqaba entered between the prophet (S.A.W) and Madinans

Outline the importance of ‘Shaha’dah’ to the Muslims.

Outline the importance of ‘Shaha’dah’ to the Muslims. (7 Marks)

The Prophet (saw) is reported to have said: “…Do not envy one another…” Based on the above Hadith, explain how Muslims can reduce the effects of envy in the society.

The Prophet (saw) is reported to have said: “…Do not envy one another…” Based on the above Hadith, explain how Muslims can reduce the effects of envy in the society.(7 Marks)

Explain the reasons why the prophet [S.A.W] married more than four wives.

Explain the reasons why the prophet [S.A.W] married more than four wives. (8 marks)

Mention the characteristics of prophets.

Mention the characteristics of prophets. (5 marks)

How was the Quran preserved during the prophets’ time.

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

State why the Meccans were hostile to Mohammed

State why the Meccans were hostile to Mohammed (4mks)

Explain five ways in which prophet Mohamed (SAW) discouraged racial discrimination

Explain five ways in which prophet Mohamed (SAW) discouraged racial discrimination (10marks)

Highlight Muhammed’s sermon at Mt. Arafat

Highlight Muhammed’s sermon at Mt. Arafat (16mks)

State six main themes in the first revelations given to prophet Muhammed

State six main themes in the first revelations given to prophet Muhammed. (12mks)

State seven measures taken by Prophet Muhammed (SAW) to discourage slavery

State seven measures taken by Prophet Muhammed (SAW) to discourage slavery. (7mks)

Describe the lessons that Muslims can learn from the Prophet’s farewell speech.

KCSE IRE Paper 2 2013 Question 4(a) with Answers.

a) Describe the lessons that Muslims can learn from the Prophet’s farewell speech. (8 marks)

State the characteristics of the Ulul Azm prophets.

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

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

Give seven reasons why Prophet Muhammad (P.b.u.h.) was given the Quran in piecemeal.

KCSE IRE Paper 1 2018 Question 2(b) with Answers.

(b) Give seven reasons why Prophet Muhammad (P.b.u.h.) was given the Quran in piecemeal. (7 marks)

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Views of prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) on envy and jealousy. (5 marks)

​State the significance of the two covenants of Al-Aqaba entered between the prophet (S.A.W) and Madinans

​Outline the importance of ‘Shaha’dah’ to the Muslims. (7 Marks)

The Prophet (saw) is reported to have said: “…Do not envy one another…” Based on the above Hadith, explain how Muslims can reduce the effects of envy in the society.(7 Marks)

Explain the reasons why the prophet [S.A.W] married more than four wives. (8 marks)

​Mention the characteristics of prophets. (5 marks)

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

​State why the Meccans were hostile to Mohammed (4mks)

Explain five ways in which prophet Mohamed (SAW) discouraged racial discrimination (10marks)

​Highlight Muhammed’s sermon at Mt. Arafat (16mks)

​​State six main themes in the first revelations given to prophet Muhammed. (12mks)

​State seven measures taken by Prophet Muhammed (SAW) to discourage slavery. (7mks)

KCSE IRE Paper 2 2013 Question 4(a) with Answers.

a) Describe the lessons that Muslims can learn from the Prophet’s farewell speech. (8 marks)

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

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

KCSE IRE Paper 1 2018 Question 2(b) with Answers.

(b) Give seven reasons why Prophet Muhammad (P.b.u.h.) was given the Quran in piecemeal. (7 marks)

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State the significance of the two covenants of Al-Aqaba entered between the prophet (S.A.W) and Madinans

Outline the importance of ‘Shaha’dah’ to the Muslims. (7 Marks)

Mention the characteristics of prophets. (5 marks)

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

State why the Meccans were hostile to Mohammed (4mks)

Highlight Muhammed’s sermon at Mt. Arafat (16mks)

State six main themes in the first revelations given to prophet Muhammed. (12mks)

State seven measures taken by Prophet Muhammed (SAW) to discourage slavery. (7mks)