KCPE PAST PAPERS 2006: SOCIAL STUDIES QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (I.R.E QSN 60-90)

KCPE PAST PAPERS 2006 IRE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

SECTION B: ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. Which one of the following Surah must be recited when performing salat?

• A. At-Kafirun.
• B. Al-Fatiha.
• C. Al-Asr.
• D. An-Nasr.

62. Which one of the following quotations is not taken from Surah Fatiha?

• A. “Therefore turn in prayer to your Lord and sacrifice to Him.”
• B. “Ail the Praises and thanks be to Allah the Lord of all that exists.”
• C. “The only owner and judge of the Day of Resurrection.”
• D. “You alone we worship and from you alone we ask for help.”

63. A whole Surah that teaches on the Oneness of Allah is

• A. Ai-Falaq
• B. A 1-Kauthar
• C. Al-Ikhlas
• D. An-Nas.

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64. The incident of the destruction of Abrahah’s army narrated in Surah Fil teaches that

• A. Allah forgives sin
• B. birds are dangerous creatures
• C. elephants should be destroyed .
• D. Allah protects His own.

65. Which one of the following is a teaching from Surah Kafirun?

• A. Muslims should perform regular prayers.
• B. Muslims should be patient in times of difficulties.
• C. Muslims should be prepared to defend their religion.
• D. Muslims should be faithful to their religion.

66. Which one of the following is an Islamic rule on eating?

• A. Eat the food when it is hot.
• B. Start by reciting Bismillah.
• C. Recite Alhamdullílah while eating.
• D. Food should be eaten in a standing position.

67. Which one of the following words completes the quoted Hadith? “The generous man is nearer Allah, nearer Paradise, nearer man and far from..

• A. Hell
• B. home
• C. the truth
• D. the Last Day.

68. Which one of the following Hadith condemns corruption in society?

• A. “The curse of Allah befalls on both the giver and the recipient of a bribe.”
• B. “Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should not annoy his neighbour.”
• C. “Tell the truth even though it is bitter.”
• D. “Whoever is not thankful to people is not thankful to Allah.”

69. On which one of the following occasions is a Muslim not required to pronounce the Kalima?

• A. When a person converts to Islam.
• B. When a person is getting married.
• C. When a baby is born.
• D. When a person is dying.

70. Which one of the following is a compulsory act of wudhu?

• A. Rinsing the mouth.
• B. Washing the nostrils.
• C. Washing the palms.
• D. Washing the feet.

71. Who among the following categories of people are exempt from fasting?

• A. Widows.
• B. Orphans.
• C. Travelers.
• D. Debtors.

72. An activity of Hajj which reminds Muslims of the patience of Hajar is

• A. running between Safar and Marwa
• B. stoning the Jamaraat
• C. spending the night at Muzdalifa
• D. going round the Kaaba.

73. Which one of the following is a pillar of Iman?

• A. Praying five times a day.
• B. Belief that Allah exists.
• C. Paying of Zakat.
• D. Performance of Hajj”.

74. What is the duty of Angel Mikaeel

• A. He is responsible for blowing the trumpet.
• B. He is responsible for bringing messages to Prophets.
• C. He is in charge of questioning the dead.
• D. He is in charge of rainfall.

75. Nabi Ibrahirn was thrown into the fire because he

• A. disobeyed his father
• B. worshiped the stars
• C. destroyed the idols
• D. prayed facing the Kaaba.

76. which one of the following is the main reason why Allah created man according to the Holy Quran?

• A. To give charity to the needy.
• B. To worship Him.
• C. To observe fasting.
• D. To take care of the plants.

77. Three of the following are similarities between ldd and Friday prayers. Which one is not?

• A. They have two rakah.
• B. They have Khutbah.
• C. They are performed in the morning.
• D. They are performed in congregation.

78. When is the dua Alhamdullilah recited?

• A. Before entering the toilet.
• B. Before meals.
• C. When slaughtering an animal.
• D. After completing a task.

79. Najma arrives at school and finds that the other pupils are at assembly. What is the right cause of action for her to take?

• A. Go for the assembly and explain to the teacher why she is late.
• B. Go home and come to school early the following day.
• C. Hide until the assembly is over and then go to class.
• D. Go to class and wait for the other pupils.

80. Muslims can best help beggars by providing them with

• A. food
• B. employment
• C. shelter
• D. clothes.

81. Which one of the following is not an Islamic teaching on the treatment of orphans?

• A. They should be provided with basic necessities.
• B. They should be accorded compassion.
• C. They should be given Zakat if they are poor.
• D. They should have part of their property donated to charity.

82. Which one of the following activities is performed in the Mosque?

• A. Drama.
• B. Trade.
• C. Itikaf.
• D. Twawaf.

84. Abdalla who owns a shop gives the following business practices as his secrets of success. Which one of them is allowed in Islam?

• A. Hiding goods and selling them at a higher price later.
• B. Allowing people to take goods and pay later.
• C. Selling goods after their expiry date.
• D. Lending money and charging interest on it.

85. Which one of the following acts of Ibadah is performed by Kenyan Muslims during Iddul-Adha?

• A. Saayi.
• B. Twawaf.
• C. Ihram
• D. Slaughtering of animals.

86. The year AD 630 when Muslims conquered Makka without bloodshed is referred to as

• A. the year of the elephant
• B the year of sorrow
• C. the year of peace
• D. the year of suffering.

87. The Muslims lost in the battle of Uhud because

• A. of the strong winds
• B. they were few
• C. they disobeyed the Prophet
• D. they had inadequate weapons.

88. Which one of one following was a result of the persecution of early Muslims in Makka?

• A. Strengthening of Islam.
• B. Promotion of idol worship.
• C. The spread of Islam stopped.
• D. Muslim population was greatly reduced.

89. Prophet Muhammad built the first Mosque at

• A. Jerusalem
• B. Qubaa
• C. Sanaa
• D. Makka.

90. Who among the following European nationals were driven out of the coast of Kenya by the Muslims in 1729?

• A. The Dutch.
• B. The Italians.
• C. The Spanish.
• D. The Portuguese.

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