IRE Paper 1 - 2021 KCSE Prediction Questions and Answers Set 1

Instructions to Candidates

1. This paper consists of SIX questions
2. Answer any FIVE questions
3. Candidates should check the question paper to ascertain that all the questions are available
4. Candidates should answer the questions in English

1.  
   1. Give reasons why Quran was revealed in Arabic.     (7mks)
   2. Give reasons why the nature of revelation changed from short in Makkah to long in Madina. (6 mks)
   3. Outline the conditions to be adhered to for translation of Quran to be valid   (7mks)
2.  
   1. Give the benefits of diacritilization of the Quran    (5mks)
   2. Highlight the teachings of Suratul Hajurat    (8mks)
   3. State the factors that made the compilation of the Quran easy   (7mks)
3.  
   1. Differentiate between Hadith Qudsi and the Holy Quran    (8mks)
   2. The prophet said “ whoever destroys a plant in Holderness which gives a shelter to passersby without a good reason, Allah will direct his head into hell fire”. In light of the above hadith give the Islamic teachings on the care of the environment      (6mks)
   3. Give the characteristics of the golden age of hadith (period of Tabi Tabiun) (6mks)
4.  
   1. Describe the major forms of polytheism  (8mks)
   2. Outline the effects of beliefs in the last day to the life of a Muslim  (6mks)
   3. Give the importance on belief in Qadar and Qadha                        (6 mks)
5.  
   1. Differentiate between Sijdatu Shukr and Sijdatul Swalah (6mks)
   2. Describe the performance of Hajji (8mks)
   3. Explain the reasons that led to the emergence of schools of thought (madhahib) (6mks)
6.  
   1. Outline the measures that can be put in place to improve Zakat collection in Kenya (8mks)
   2. Describe categories of legal acts in Islam (6mks)
   3. State the relevance of Islamic criminal law (6mks)

MARKING SCHEME

Q₁

1. Give reasons why Quran was revealed in Arabic                            (7mks)
   
   • The prophet was an Arab hence the need to read and understand it before translating it
   • To ease communication with the audience who were Arabs
   • To challenge the eloquent Arabs to produce the like of it
   • The Arabic language is rich in vocabulary
   • The audience of the Quran were Arabs thus the need to understand it for them to accept it
   • Being an apathy language few words could capture broad message
   • For easy understanding
   • For easy memorization
   • Arabic language is sweet, enhancing and melodious
2. Give reasons why the nature of revelation changed from short in Makkah to long in Madina (6 mks)
   
   • In Makkah revelation was addressing a smaller community in Madina revelation was addressing larger community
   • The themes in Makkah were few i.e Tawheed, denounced shirk etc while in Madina the Makkah themes remained but broader themes were introduced on complex issues e.g
   • Muamalat, spiritual issues, law and legislations
   • Revelations in Makkah was addressing an ignorant community while Madina revelation was addressing as enlightened community with an established faith.
3. Outline the conditions to be adhered to for translation of Quran to be valid (7mks)
   
   • Should have mastery of the Arabic language, syntax, grammar and literature for clear understanding of the text
   • Translator should be a Muslim with a strong faith
   • Must have a mastery of Ulumul Quran
   • Must be well versed in Ulmul Hadith to explain the Quran
   • Should be well versed with history of the prophet to guide on circumstances of revelation
   • Should be well reserved in ulmul figh
   • Should have a good mastery of both languages
   • Should consider works of the Tabii( follower of Sahaba)
   • Should make reference to explanations of Sahaba
   • Should look into the views and reasoning of eminent Muslim scholars

Q₂

1. Give the benefits of diacritilization of the Quran (5mks)
   
   • Made it easy for non Arabs Muslim to read or recite the Quran
   • It helped to spread Islam to non Arabs region
   • It helped to enhance understanding of the Quran
   • It made easy for new converts to distinguish between the Arabic alphabets
   • It made memorization of the Quran easier
2. Highlight the teachings of Suratul Hajurat (8mks)
   
   • Communities should respect their leaders
   • Muslims should avoid quarrels and misunderstanding
   • Muslims should respect each other in the society
   • Muslims are forbidden to spy each other
   • Islam condemns scandals and slandering of people
   • Muslims must live by Allah’s and Prophets teachings in their behavior
   • A persons honor depends on their piety not race or wealth
3. the factors State that made the compilation of the Quran easy (5mks)
   
   • Written bits of the text were easily available
   • Quran was continuously recited in and out of prayers
   • Quran used to be recited in the months of Ramadan
   • Quran was implemented in the sharia thus fully practiced
   • Swahabas who had committed Quran who were reliable were available

Q₃

1. Differentiate between Hadith Qudsi and the Holy Quran                              (8mks)
   
   • The Quran was revealed through Angel Jibril while Hadith Qudsi were inspired in a dream
   • Quran is the 1^st source of sharia while hadith qudsi is the second source
   • When quoting Quran one must be exact while when quoting hadith qudsi the meaning can be paraphrased
   • Content of the Quran covers all aspects of life while Hadith Qudsi covers only specific issues- devotional acts
2. The prophet said “ whoever destroys a plant in Holderness which gives a shelter to passersby without a good reason, Allah will direct his head into hell fire”. In light of the above hadith give the Islamic teachings on the care of the environment       (6mks)
   
   • Muslims are discouraged from cutting down trees unnecessary
   • Muslims should plant trees as an act of charity
   • Muslims should maintain trees for sustenance of other creatures
   • Should care for plant that provide us with food, shelter, timber, medicines etc
   • We should plant trees for rains and water catchment
3. Give the characteristics of the golden age of hadith (period of Tabi Tabiun) (8mks)
   
   • Hadith flourished under laborious and critical research of the traditionalist
   • The six authentic books of hadith appeared at this time
   • Scholars separated hadith of sayings auditions
   • Study of science of biography of narrators was done
   • Study of authenticity of hadith was done
   • Hadith were classified to ease research and simplify study
   • Hadith were subjected to critical investigations on chain of transmission

Q₄

1. Describe the major forms of polytheism (8mks
   
   • Shirkul Dua- involves supplicating/praying to other being besides Allah
   • Shirkul Niya- Intending /purposing acts of worshipping to others instead of Allah
   • Shirkul Mahabbah- ascribing love due to Allah to other beings
   • Shirkul Twa’a-rendering obedience for Allah to other creatures
2. Outline the effects of beliefs in the last day to the life of a Muslim (6mks)
   
   • Helps one avoid evils for the fear of wrath of Allah
   • Makes one do good deeds as to get the best of both worlds
   • Gives a Muslims a chance to mend their ways as to have a clean records
   • This belief installs the fear of God in a Muslim
   • Belief in the last day strengthens the belief in Allah
3. Give the importance on belief in Qadar and Qadha
   
   • Makes man contented, devoted and trustful in Allah
   • Makes man steadfast in righteousness aidpiety
   • It makes man humble always
   • It helps to console man in times of difficulties and calamities
   • It strengthens the conviction of Allah in determining what befalls man
   • It motivates man to fulfill their religious obligations
   • It reminds us always that Allah is the absolute master and controller of the universe

Q₅

1. Differentiate between Sijdatu Shukr and Sijdatul Swalah (6mks)
   
   • Sijdatul shukr has no defined dua one expreses their gratitude in the Sijda while Sijdatul Swalah has a well defined dua subhana rabbi al aala wa binamdihi
   • Sijdatul shukr one prostrates once while sijdatul swalah prostrate twice
   • Sijdatul shukr can be optional while Sijdatul Swalah is an integral part of swala
   • One can perform Sijdatuul Shukr in any state not necessary when with Wudhu while Sijdatul swala one must have Wudhu to perform it.
   • Sijdatul Shukr one can face any direction while Sijdatul Swala one must face Kibla
2. Describe the performance of Hajji (8mks)
   
   • 8^th dhulhijja- pilgrim takes a bath puts on ihram and makes the intention of performe hajji
   • 9^th dhuhijja- after fajr pilgrims proceed to the plain of Arafat
   • 10^th dhuhijja- jamarat aqaba
   • Slaughtering offering a sacrificial animal
   • Shaving of the head
   • Tawatul ifadha
   • 11^th -13^th dhulhijja- jamaratu; wusta
   • (saayi (brisk walk between Swafa wal marwa)
   • tawaful widaa
3. Explain the reasons that led to the emergence of schools of thought (7mks)
   
   • Different jurists came from different geographical places with different customs and practices
   • Different schools attitudes towards understanding and accepting hadith
   • Different imams had values attached to the various sources of law
   • Imams accepted and applied different facilities of reasoning in deducing laws
   • Different in linguistic interpretations of certain versions of the Quran and hadith
   • Emergence of new matters as Islam expanded which legal injunctions
   • The need to simplify Quran and Hadith for easy understanding as primary sources
   • Expansion of Muslim empire thus varied culture and customs

Q₆          

1. Outline the measures that can be put in place to improve Zakat collection in Kenya (7mks)
   
   • Establishing agencies/ organization in charge of collection zakat
   • Employing qualified and competent personnel to run zakat organization
   • Introducing Islamic auditing in Zakat collection and distribution to eliminate in efficiency, corruption and embezzlement
   • Identify priority areas in zakat distribution
   • Carrying out assessment in the Muslim community to identify those who should pay zakat and those deserving
   • Inventing zakat resources in Islamic accepted ventures with profits
   • Creating awareness on importance of zakat and zakat calculation through seminars, mass media and training
   • Bench mark/ exchange experience with similar bodies in the Muslim world to adopt good zakat practices
2. Describe categories of legal acts in Islam                                     (6mks)
   
   • Fardh and wajib act which are obligation and essential
   • Sunnah –duties recommended by the prophet as observed by him
   • Halal and Haram- Acts which are permitted and those prohibited
   • Mubah-acts which are neither forbidden nor dislikable
   • Makruh – acts are abominable, improper and offensive
   • Sahih and Batil- acts which are right because e of fulfilment of conditions necessary or wrong for failure to meet
3. State the relevance of Islamic criminal law (6mks)
   
   • It guarantees maintenance of law and order in the community
   • Ensures that justice prevails where by those quality are punished
   • Refers future potential criminal from committing the crime
   • It gave criminals an opportunity to form re jail
   • Its fair and just as the punishment meets the standards
   • Rulings gives satisfactions thus people don’t take matters into their own hands.