2024 KCSE IRE Paper 1 Questions and Marking Scheme
2024 KCSE IRE Paper 1 Questions and Marking Scheme
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Question 1/6
a) Outline the process of compilation of the Quran during the reign of Khalifa Abubakar (R.A). (6 marks)
(b) Explain six ways in which you can apply the teachings of Surah Al-Asr in day-to-day life. (6 marks)
(c) How is the Quran different from Hadith? (8 marks)
Question 2/6
(a) In what ways can mankind benefit from the Quran? (8 marks)
(b) State seven conditions for the translation of the Quran (7 marks)
(c) Give five lessons that Muslims learn from Surah Al-Fiil. (5 marks)
Question 3/6
a. State eight characteristics of the Isnaad of a Sahih hadith. (8 marks)
b. The Prophet (P.b.u.h) said, “He who works hard on behalf of the old women and the poor is like a mujaahid in the cause of Allah (s.w)”. State six lessons from the hadith. (6 marks)
c. Identify the six authentic Books of hadith. (6 marks)
Question 4/6
a. Fatuma wishes to seek Tawbah from Allah after stealing a book belonging to her deskmate. State seven conditions that she must fulfill. (7 marks)
b. In which ways do we benefit when we observe fasting? (7 marks)
c. Of what significance is the belief in Qiyama to Muslims? (6 marks)
Question 5/6
a. Differentiate between hajj and umrah. (8 marks)
b. Explain six conditions that must be fulfilled when applying Ijma as a source of shariah. (6 marks)
c. Khamis is preparing to attend Jum’a prayer and has asked you to guide him on how to perform Ghusul. Explain how you would guide him. (6 marks)
Question 6/6
a. Discuss the significance of belief in the Day of Judgement in the life of a Muslim. (7 marks)
b. Why was the Quran revealed in portions? (7 marks)
c. Differentiate between the Sunni and Shia understanding of the term “Imam”. (6 marks)
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