State the methods used by the Prophet (p.b.u.h) to transmit Hadith.

KCSE IRE Paper 1 2013 Question 3(b) with Answers.

b) State the methods used by the Prophet (p.b.u.h) to transmit Hadith. (8 marks)

Method used by the Prophet(p.b.u.h) "to transmit Hadith.

1. Through establishment of informal schools in the mosque where he taught his Sunnah.
2. Instructing his Sabahas to pass on knowledge to others e.g. He said, “pass on knowledge from me even if it is only one verse". During the Hijatul Wida, He said, “For those who are present should convey the message to those who are absent.”
3. It was common practice of the companions of the Prophet to tell those who are absent about the Prophet‘s deeds and sayings.
4. Delegates coming to Madina to see the Prophet were ordered to teach their people when they retum.
5. Sending teachers to distant lands to teach Islam, e.g. Abdulla Ibn Makhtan and Musab
6. Ibn Umayr were sent to Madina before Hijrah to teach Islam. There were delegates also delegates sent to Yemen in 9 A.H. to teach Islam.
7. Writing letters to various rulers explaining the fundamentals of religion and inviting them to Islam.
8. Through practically demonstrating to his Sabahas e.g. how to perform Wudhu, Swalat, Hajj, etc.
9. Offering incentives for teachers and students which motivated them to leam and practice his sunnah. e.g. on reward for students he said “that whoever searches for knowledge. he will be forgiven his past sins“, on reward for teachers, he said, when a man dies, all his actions comes to an end with three exceptions and one of them is knowledge from which benefits continues to be repeated. I
10. The prophet used threat of punishment e.g. he wamed people of dire consequences if they remained ignorant, he also indicated punishment which will come on as a result of being taught and not learning.
11. The prophet used to sit in the mosque and answer questions and he would at times test the companions on different aspects of Islam.
12. He encouraged the Swahabas to learn his Sunnah through memorisation and practice of his sayings and deeds.

(8x 1= 8 marks)

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