Questions
INSTRUCTIONS
- This paper has SIX questions
- Answer any FIVE questions only
- Answers should be written in English
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- Highlight six lesson derived from suratul An-Nasr (6marks)
- What are the results of compiling Quran in one volume? (6marks)
- Explain the modern ways adapted in teaching the Quran (8marks)
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- Explain the difference between Abubakar’s Mashaf and Uthman’s Mashaf (8marks)
- Explain the significance of reciting Ayatul Kursy Q2:255 (6marks)
- Show six similar themes found in Suratul Hujrat Q49 and Suratul Nur Q. 24 (6marks)
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- Enumerate five shia collections of Hadith (5marks)
- Give reasons why the fourth period of Hadith collection is regarded as golden age (8marks)
- The holy Prophet (S.A.W) said, “Looking for lawful earning is an obligatory act next to the obligatory worship” in reference to the above hadith, how can Muslims eradicate poverty. (7marks)
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- Discuss the relevance of punishment according to Sharia law. (8marks)
- Describe six factors that led the emergence of schools of thought. (6marks)
- Mention six obligatory rites main activities of Haj (6marks)
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- Discuss the relevance of the sunnah acts observed during the month of Ramadhan. (7marks)
- Highlight five ways of asking for tawbah (forgiveness) (5marks)
- Discuss the challenges of zakat collection in Kenya (8marks)
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- Give the rational of forbidding Shirk in Islam. (6marks)
- Discuss the relevance of the belief in Qadar. (8marks)
- Explain six characteristics of the revealed books of Allah (sw) (6marks)
Marking Scheme
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- Highlight the lessons derived from suratul An-Nasr (6marks)
- Victory is from Allah (S.W) hence we should pray to Him to be victorious
- Allah is the most forgiving hence we should repent to Him and ask for forgiveness
- When we excel in any activity we should thank Allah
- Islam will prevail over falsehood hence we should stick to the truth
- Makkah was conquered peacefully and large number entered Islam
- The surah was an indication that prophet p.b.u.h had accomplished his mission
- What are the results of compiling Quran in to one volume (6marks)
- Provided a uniform recitation of the Quran to both Arabs and non-Arabs
- Facilitated the preservation of the message to the future generation
- Since Quran is the first source of Islamic sharia it was easier to refer to
- It was easier to carry it to different places
- It promoted unity and brotherhood as the sahabas worked together to compile it
- Explain the modern ways adapted in teaching the Quran (8marks)
- Madrasas are offering Muslims opportunity to learn Quran
- Online through skype
- Through internet e.g youtube
- Through applications that have quran
- Highlight the lessons derived from suratul An-Nasr (6marks)
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- Explain the difference between Abubakar’s Mas-haf and Uthman’s Mas-haf (8marks)
- Abubakar’s mas-haf could be read in 7 dialect while Uthman’s could be read in one dialect i.e quraish dialect
- Abubakar’s mas-haf had an aim of preservation of quran from disappearing while Uthman’s mas-haf was written with the aim of unifying recitation so that it doesnot cause confusion
- Abubakar’s Mas-haf relied on written loosed leaf to compile it while Uthman’s mas-haf depended on the copy left with Hafswa the daughter of Umar r.a
- Explain the significance of reciting Ayatul Kursy Q2:255 (6marks)
- It was among the verses given to prophet Muhammad pbuh only
- It provides refuge in Allah from satan and other forms of calamity
- It is the greatest verse in the Quran
- It contains the greatest names of Allah (ismul-A’dham)
- If read after every swalat one will enter Jannah
- It contains attributes of Allah (SWT)
- Show the similar themes found in Suratul Hujrat Q49 and Suratul Nur Q24. (6marks)
- Unity and brotherhood
- Vain Talks
- Etiquettes entering ones house
- Interpersonal interactions
- Taqwa
- Explain the difference between Abubakar’s Mas-haf and Uthman’s Mas-haf (8marks)
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- Enumerate five shia collections of Hadith (5marks)
- AlKafi
- Man la yahdhuruhul Faqih
- Tahdhibul ahkam
- Al-istibsar
- Biharul anwar
- Al wafi
- Wasailu shia
- Give reasons why the fourth period of Hadith collection is regarded as golden age (8marks)
- The sahih sitta were compiled during this period
- The scholars separated the hadith from the atharu-sahaba (sayings and actions of sahaba)
- The science of hadith emerged and there was a branch of hadith to detect fabricated hadith
- The science of men (ulumu-rijal) was developed documenting each narrator
- The holy prophet (S.A.W) said, “Looking for lawful earning is an obligatory act next to the obligatory worship” in reference to the above hadith, how can Muslims eradicate poverty. (7marks)
- Since working is a form of worship, one will work hard to earn thawab
- Allah love those who help others, by giving those who are less fortunate will eliminate poverty
- Enumerate five shia collections of Hadith (5marks)
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- Discuss the relevance of punishment according to Sharia law. (8marks)
- It promotes fairness and justice in the society
- Kind admonitation may give a criminal a chance to reflect on his conduct
- It gives the criminal room for reform
- It helps maintain peace and harmony in society by minimizing criminal acts
- It is a way of deterring others from committing similar or other related crimes
- It shield Muslims from effects that may arise as a result of sins or crimes e.g transmission of sexually transmitted diseases through crimes like zinaa
- Since the prescription is from Allah (SW) the believers are satisfied psychologically
- The sharia instills fear thus the potential criminals will have fear
- Describe the factors that led the emergence of schools of thought. (6marks)
- The need to resolve the differences in the interpretation and understanding of the Quran
- The need to remove the differences in the interpretation and understanding of Hadith and sunnah
- Emergence of new sitautions that had not existed during the ealier times
- The muslim empire expanded to far areas which had unique problems that require solutions based on their geographical positions and cultural background
- The question of who to rely on upon authority ; is it the people of hadith (ahlul hadith) or people of personal opinion (ahlul-Ra’yi )
- Competition in acquiring knowledge which give to rise to different opinions among the scholars also contributed to the rise of the madh-habs
- Mention six main activities of Haj (6marks)
- Putting on Ihram at the appointed station (miqaat)
- To perform Tawaf
- To spend night in muzdalifa
- Standing on Arafa
- To spend night in Mina
- Stonning the three jamarat
- Performing say’i
- Discuss the relevance of punishment according to Sharia law. (8marks)
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- Discuss the relevance of the sunnah acts observed during the month of Ramadhan. (7marks)
- Takes one closer to Allah (SWT) as Allah loves those who do sunnah acts
- Brings unity and brotherhood e.g when people pray together taraweh
- One gets thawab more
- Highlight five ways of asking for tawbah (forgiveness) (5marks)
- He / she must stop doing the sinful acts
- One must make a firm commitment not to return to the sinful acts
- One must feel sorry and regret for having committed the sin
- One has to have strong belief that Allah is ready to accept our tawba
- If it involves the right of others then one should compensate
- Discuss the challenges of zakat collection in Kenya (8marks)
- There is no proper body accountable for the collection of zakat
- Some muslims are not aware if there is any organization that is in charge of collecting zakat
- Some rich people prefer to give zakat on their own
- There is little trust among the rich and those in charge of collecting zakat
- Discuss the relevance of the sunnah acts observed during the month of Ramadhan. (7marks)
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- Give the rational of forbidding Shirk in Islam. (6marks)
- It is the greatest sin
- It involves taking away the right of Allah SWT i.e the right
- Allah will not forgive the sins of Mushrik
- Shirk makes a community to be inflicted with calamities and natural phenomena
- It create enmity in the society since people will always be suspicious of each other
- Shirk put on into poverty as Allah will not bless any wealth acquired by one who practices shirk
- Discuss the relevance of the belief in Qadar. (8marks)
- It strengthens a Muslim belief in Allah as the sole creator of the universe.
- It promotes contentment in a Muslim
- It guides Muslims towards tawakkul
- It encourages monotheism thus directing all forms of worship to Allah only
- It generates in a Muslim moral and spiritual strength in situations of despair
- It makes Muslims to have Taqwa and be steadfast in the religion
- It promotes patience, perseverance and endurance when dealing with worldly challenges
- It teaches Muslims to be humble, modest , transparent and accountable in all their dealings
- Explain the characteristics of the revealed books of Allah (sw) (6marks)
- It is revealed in the language of the nation that was sent to
- It contains the stories of the past nations
- It contains the laws of Allah
- The book contains the attributes of Allah SWT
- The books emphasise on Tawheed and denounces shirk
- Give the rational of forbidding Shirk in Islam. (6marks)
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