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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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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.

12/3/2021

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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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Why was the Quran not compiled in to a book form (Mushaf) during the lifetime of the Prophet (P.b.u.h)?

12/3/2021

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

(b) Why was the Quran not compiled in to a book form (Mushaf) during the lifetime of the Prophet (P.b.u.h)? (6 marks)

The Quran was not compiled into one book (Mushaf) during the lifetime of the Prophet (p.b.u.h) because,

As long as the Prophet (p .b .u.h) was alive, there was a possibility of fresh revelation of the Quran.
Religious and legal issues or disputes were referred to the Prophet (p.b.u.h) for arbitration and guidance, thus removing the need for compilation of the Quran.
There was a little time to write a book as Muslims were actively involved in defending themselves against attacks from non believers and in preaching Islam.
Those who could read and write were few, thus writing a Mushafwas not a priority.
There were no disputes or controversy with regard to the pronunciation of the Quran during the prophet’s time.
The fear of loss of the Quran did not arise as majority of the companions had memorized it, were alive and so was the Prophet (p .b .u .h).
The last revelation occurred shortly before the death of the prophet, thus leaving little room for compilation.
Due to the fact that some verses were abrogated in the course of the revelation and therefore ﬂexibility needed to be maintained.
The verses and chapters were not always revealed in their ﬁnal order.

(6 x 1 = 6 marks)

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In what ways did Prophet Muhammad (P.b.u.h) advocate for the improvement of the status of women?

10/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 2 2015 Question 6(a) with Answers.

(a) In what ways did Prophet Muhammad (P.b.u.h) advocate for the improvement of the status of women? (7 marks)

Ways through which the Prophet (p.b.u.h) advocated for the improvement of the status of women

He prohibited retrogressive customs such as burying young girls alive
He advocated against mistreating women in his traditions
He championed for women’s education as demonstrated in Aisha who was one of the great scholars of her time
He exalted motherhood, “paradise is under the feet of mothers.”
He assigned to women a specific share of inheritance in the event of the death of their relatives or spouses
He showed a lot of passion and generosity to widows
He reminded Muslims of their obligations to their wives even during his farewell message
In matters of Ibada he placed both men and women on the same footing
He assigned dowry to the women in the event of marriage as their own property instead of it being taken by the guardians as demonstrated by his giving the dowry brought for his daughter to her
The Prophet (p.b.u.h) made the consent of a woman as one of the conditions for the validity of a marriage contract

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Give seven reasons why the Prophet (P.b.u.h) married more than one wife.

10/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 2 2015 Question 2(a) with Answers.

(a) Give seven reasons why the Prophet (P.b.u.h) married more than one wife. (7 marks)

Reasons why the prophet (p.b.u.h) married more than one wife

To forge political alliance with prominent tribes and clans as a way of strengthening his prophetic mission
Social rehabilitation of widows whose husbands died in battles
To give parental care and guidance to orphans
To abolish certain retrogressive traditions and replace them with humane ones e.g. the marriage of the prophet to Zainab bint Jahsh
To demonstrate that Islam permits inter-religous marriages with the people who are monotheistic e.g. swafiyah bint Huyay (a Jew) and Maria- the copt (a Christian)
As a way of destroying or removing social classes and barriers. He married both high and low class women
To teach practically that Islam allows plural marriages, in-line with the traditions of most of the prophets who preceded him
Because Allah granted him special permission to marry more than four wives (Q.33:50)
As a gesture not to disappoint women who offered themselves to the prophet (p.b.u.h) e.g. the case of Maimunah.
Cementing relationship with his companions cg. marry Aisha Hafsa.

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The Prophet (P.b.u.h) said “Do not be angry”.In reference to the above hadith, state six ways through which Muslims can manage anger.

10/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2015 Question 3(c) with Answers.

(c) The Prophet (P.b.u.h) said “Do not be angry”.In reference to the above hadith, state six ways through which Muslims can manage anger. (6 marks)

Ways through which Muslims can manage anger

Seeking refuge from Allah; i.e. saying “Audhu billahi mina shaitani rajim”
Taking ablution (wudhu)
Changing one’s status or position at the time of anger, e.g. if standing, sit down
Exercising self-control
Keeping silent
Avoiding unnecessary arguments
Avoiding provoking situation and aggressive people
Remembering Allah through dhikr
To forgive and ask for forgiveness

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State six reasons why the Prophet (P.b.u.h) emphasized on the recording of the Quran during his life time.

10/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2015 Question 1(b) with Answers.

(b) State six reasons why the Prophet (P.b.u.h) emphasized on the recording of the Quran during his life time. (6 marks)

Reasons why the prophet (p.b.u.h) emphasized on the recording of the Quran in his lifetime

To preserve the Quran against loss
To avoid interpolation of the Quranic message
To confirm that the right text of the Quran is captured by the scribe he had dictated to the revealed passage
To carry forward the Quranic message to the future generation
To facilitate easy dissemination of the Quranic message
For easy reference and recitation of the Quran
To ensure the standardization of the Quran
Tot support the memorization of the Quran

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Outline seven social achievements of Prophet Muhammad (P.b.u.h) during his lifetime.

10/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 2 2017 Question 6(c) with Answers.

(c) Outline seven social achievements of Prophet Muhammad (P.b.u.h) during his lifetime. (7 marks)

Social achievements of Prophet Muhammad (P.b.u.h.) during his life time

Advocated for and promoted religious tolerance.
Advocated for and promoted peaceful co-existence with people of diverse tribes and nations.
Establishment of the Madina Constitution which created a new social order in Madina.
Promoted rights of women.
Taught equality of mankind, discouraged racism.
Advocated for unity among all people.
Advocated for Muslim brotherhood by declaring the Muhajirun and Ansar brothers.
Championed for the rights and dignity of slaves.

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Describe seven ways through which Prophet Muhammad (P.b.u.h) conveyed his Sunnah to the Muslims.

9/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2017 Question 3(a) with Answers.

(a) Describe seven ways through which Prophet Muhammad (P.b.u.h) conveyed his Sunnah to the Muslims. (7 marks)

Ways through which Prophet Muhammad (P.b.u.h) conveyed his Sunnah to Muslims.

Answering questions directed to him
Solving problems
Practical demonstration/his actions e.g. performance of wudhu, prayers
People coming from outlying areas were accommodated and educated on hadith and Sunnah
Trained his wives and companions to answer questions on his behalf.
Through public addresses/giving discourses and sermons
Sent his companions to outlying areas to go and teach.
Encouraged those he taught to teach others. “Convey my message even if it be one single ayah”
Through actions of his companions which he approved
After teaching his companions he would listen to what they had learnt from him

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State the methods used by the Prophet (p.b.u.h) to teach his Sunnah and Hadith

9/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 1 2008 Question 3(b) with Answers.

State the methods used by the Prophet (p.b.u.h) to teach his Sunnah and Hadith. (10 marks)

Through answering question directed to him.
Through solving problems.
By practical demonstration/his actions, for’ example: - performing wudhu, prayers.
People coming from outlying areas were accommodated and educated on hadith and Sunnah.
Trained his wives and companions to answer questions on his behalf.
Through public addresses/giving discourses.
After teaching his companion, the prophet used to listen to what they had learnt from him.
Through the actions of his companions which he approved.
Sent his companions to outlying areas to go and teach.
Encouraged those whom lie taught to teach others. ‘Convey my message even if it be one single ayah’.
Repetition.
Promise of incentives and threat of punishment.
Establishment of informal schools.

(10 marks)

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Describe the incident when Muhammad (P.b.u.h) received the first revelation at the cave of Hira.

8/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 2 2018 Question 6(c) with Answers.

(c) Describe the incident when Muhammad (P.b.u.h) received the first revelation at the cave of Hira. (8 marks)

Incident of the first revelation to Prophet Muhammad (P.b.u.h.).

The Prophet (P.b.u.h.) had the habit of retreating at the cave for meditation and also to contemplate about the spiritual state of the Makkan Society.
Angel Jibril appeared before Muhammad P.b.u.h. in the cave ordering him to read.
The Prophet replied by saying that he could not read.
Angel Jibril embraced him powerfully three times urging him to read.
The Prophet’s response remained the same enquiring on what he was supposed to read.
Angel Jibril instructed the Prophet P.b.u.h. to recite the first five verses or Surah Al-Alaq which became imprinted upon his memory.
The Prophet was then filled with fear and ran back home to his wife who comforted him.
As he was running, he saw Angel Jibril on the horizon who announced to him that he was the angel of revelation.

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State six social issues highlighted by the Prophet (P.b.u.h) during Hijatul wida (farewell Hajj).

8/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 2 2018 Question 6(b) with Answers.

(b) State six social issues highlighted by the Prophet (P.b.u.h) during Hijatul wida (farewell Hajj). (6 marks)

Social issues highlighted by the Prophet (P.b.u.h.) during Hijjatul Wida (Farewell Hajj)

Sanctity of the blood and wealth of Muslims.
Prohibition of riba (usury).
Care and love for women.
Muslim brotherhood was encouraged.
Kind treatment to wives.
Fair treatment of servants and slaves.
Teaching and propagating Islamic teachings others.
Muslims to guard themselves against committing injustice.

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In what ways did Umar-al- Khattab support the Prophet (P.b.u.h) in his mission?

8/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 2 2018 Question 5(c) with Answers.

(c) In what ways did Umar-al- Khattab support the Prophet (P.b.u.h) in his mission? (6 marks)

Ways through which Umar Ali-Khattab supported the Prophet P.B.U.H. in his mission.

Fie strengthened Islam by his conversion and made public the preaching of Islam.
He urged the Prophet and the Muslims to start praying openly at the Kaaba.
He led one of the migrating parties to Madina and declared to the Quraish his intentions to migrate.
He was one of the closet advisors of the Prophet (P.B.U.H.).
He was the one who suggested on the issue of adhan, hijab and the treatment of prisoners.
Fie participated in all major battles with the Prophet (P.B.U.H.).
His opinions during the battle of Badr on how to treat the prisoners was eventually supported by verses of the Quran.
He used his wealth to support Islamic missions and the Muslims affairs.

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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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Identify the social achievements of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) during his life time

7/3/2021

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KCSE IRE Paper 2 2006 Question 5(a) with Answers.

Identify the social achievements of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) during his life time. (9 marks)

Social Achievements of Prophet Mohammad (P.B.U.H.)

He brought about and promoted religious tolerance.
Advocated and promoted peaceful co-existence of people of diverse tribes/clans and nations.
Developed the Madman constitution the first of its type which created a new social order in Madina and is still regarded as the archetypal model for Muslims everywhere.
The rise and spread of Islam as a universal and complete religion.
Defined and promoted the status of women in society/human rights for women.
Advocated eradication of slavery/freedom of slaves.
Taught equality of mankind.
Advocated and promoted racial equality.
He united all the Arab tribes/peoples.

(9 x 1 = 9 marks)

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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)

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)

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

​(b) Why was the Quran not compiled in to a book form (Mushaf) during the lifetime of the Prophet (P.b.u.h)? (6 marks)

KCSE IRE Paper 2 2015 Question 6(a) with Answers.

(a) In what ways did Prophet Muhammad (P.b.u.h) advocate for the improvement of the status of women? (7 marks)

KCSE IRE Paper 2 2015 Question 2(a) with Answers.

(a) Give seven reasons why the Prophet (P.b.u.h) married more than one wife. (7 marks)

KCSE IRE Paper 1 2015 Question 3(c) with Answers.

(c) The Prophet (P.b.u.h) said “Do not be angry”.In reference to the above hadith, state six ways through which Muslims can manage anger. (6 marks)

KCSE IRE Paper 1 2015 Question 1(b) with Answers.

​(b) State six reasons why the Prophet (P.b.u.h) emphasized on the recording of the Quran during his life time. (6 marks)

KCSE IRE Paper 2 2017 Question 6(c) with Answers.

​(c) Outline seven social achievements of Prophet Muhammad (P.b.u.h) during his lifetime. (7 marks)

KCSE IRE Paper 1 2017 Question 3(a) with Answers.

(a) Describe seven ways through which Prophet Muhammad (P.b.u.h) conveyed his Sunnah to the Muslims. (7 marks)

KCSE IRE Paper 1 2008 Question 3(b) with Answers.

State the methods used by the Prophet (p.b.u.h) to teach his Sunnah and Hadith. (10 marks)

KCSE IRE Paper 2 2018 Question 6(c) with Answers.

(c) Describe the incident when Muhammad (P.b.u.h) received the first revelation at the cave of Hira. (8 marks)

KCSE IRE Paper 2 2018 Question 6(b) with Answers.

(b) State six social issues highlighted by the Prophet (P.b.u.h) during Hijatul wida (farewell Hajj). (6 marks)

KCSE IRE Paper 2 2018 Question 5(c) with Answers.

(c) In what ways did Umar-al- Khattab support the Prophet (P.b.u.h) in his mission? (6 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)

KCSE IRE Paper 2 2006 Question 5(a) with Answers.

Identify the social achievements of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) during his life time. (9 marks)

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(b) Why was the Quran not compiled in to a book form (Mushaf) during the lifetime of the Prophet (P.b.u.h)? (6 marks)

(b) State six reasons why the Prophet (P.b.u.h) emphasized on the recording of the Quran during his life time. (6 marks)

(c) Outline seven social achievements of Prophet Muhammad (P.b.u.h) during his lifetime. (7 marks)