IRE Grade 10 Notes

IRE Grade 10 Notes

IRE Grade 10 Notes are aligned with the Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum. It is structured into four main strands, each covering specific sub-strands. Download Grade 10 IRE Teaching Notes Term 1, 2, and 3

Islamic Religious Education (IRE) equips learners with knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes that guide them as vicegerents of Allah (S.W.T.). It develops responsible behavior, moral excellence, religious tolerance, and appreciation of Islamic civilisation. Get the latest CBE curriculum-aligned Grade 10 IRE notes

  • STRAND 1.0: STUDY OF THE QURAN AND HADITH
    • Sub-Strand 1.1: Compilation and Standardisation of the Qur’an
      • Compilation of the Qur’an under Caliph Abu Bakr (R.A.)
      • Standardisation of the Qur’an under Caliph Uthman (R.A.)
      • Qualities of the Compilers
    • Sub-Strand 1.2: Diacriticalisation of the Qur’an
      • The Need for Diacriticalisation
      • The Process of Diacriticalisation (Dots/I’jam and Vowels/Tashkil)
      • Significance of Diacriticalisation
    • Sub-Strand 1.3: Types of Verses
      • Muhkamat (Clear) and Mutashabihat (Allegorical) Verses
      • Al-‘Am (General) and Al-Khaas (Specific) Verses
      • Significance of Knowing These Types
    • Sub-Strand 1.4: Asbabu al-Nuzuul (Reasons for Revelation)
      • Kinds of Asbabu al-Nuzuul
      • Benefits of Knowing Asbabu al-Nuzuul
    • Sub-Strand 1.5: Selected Verses from Surah al-Furqan (Q. 25:61-77)
      • Meaning and Commentary of Verses
      • Qualities of Ibad-ur-Rahman
    • Sub-Strand 1.6: Ulum al-Hadith (Sciences of Hadith)
      • Structure of a Hadith (Isnad and Matn)
      • Qualities of a Muhaddith
      • Criteria for Authenticity (Sahih Hadith)
    • Sub-Strand 1.7: Selected Hadith
      • Hadith on Environment
      • Hadith on Kinship (Silat-ur-Rahim)
      • Hadith on Brotherhood

 

  • STRAND 2.0: FIQH AND MUAMALAT (JURISPRUDENCE AND SOCIAL RELATIONS)
    • Sub-Strand 2.1: Prayers on Special Occasions
      • Swalatul Jum’a (The Friday Prayer)
      • Swalatul Idd (The Festival Prayers: Fitr and Adha)
    • Sub-Strand 2.2: Funeral Rites (Janazah)
      • Ghusl (Washing the Body)
      • Kafan (Shrouding)
      • Swalatul Janazah (The Funeral Prayer)
      • Dafan (Burial)
    • Sub-Strand 2.3: Administration of Zakat
      • Significance of Zakat
      • Key Terms (Nisab, Hawl)
      • Calculation and Rates
      • The Recipients (Asnaf)
      • Administration of Zakat in Kenya
    • Sub-Strand 2.4: Types of Divorce
      • Li’an (Mutual Imprecation)
      • Mubarat (Mutual Consent)
      • Faskh Nikah (Judicial Dissolution)
      • Solutions to Minimize Divorce
    • Sub-Strand 2.5: Care for Widows
      • Islamic Teachings on Treatment of Widows (Iddah, Inheritance)
      • Challenges Facing Widows in Society
      • Proposed Solutions
    • Sub-Strand 2.6: Governance in Islam
      • Distinctive Features (Shura, Accountability, Justice)
      • Qualities of a Leader in Islam
      • Significance of Leadership
    • Sub-Strand 2.7: Labour Relations in Islam
      • Conditions for a Valid Labour Contract
      • Rights of the Employee
      • Rights of the Employer
      • Dispute Resolution
    • Sub-Strand 2.8: Ethics of Da’wa (Propagation)
      • Etiquette of Da’wa
      • Qualities of a Da’i
      • Modern Da’wa (Digital and Media)

 

  • STRAND 3.0: AKHLAQ (MORAL TEACHINGS)
    • Sub-Strand 3.1: Foods and Drinks
      • Categories of Prohibited Foods (Carrion, Flowing Blood, Swine, Dedicated to others)
      • Benefits of Healthy Eating Habits
      • Islamic Etiquette of Slaughtering (Zabiha)
    • Sub-Strand 3.2: Virtues – Islamic Clothing and Adornment
      • Concept of ‘Awrah
      • General Requirements for Islamic Dress
      • Prohibited Adornments (Tattoos, Wigs, Filing Teeth)
    • Sub-Strand 3.3: Virtues – Manners of Walking
      • Islamic Manners of Walking (Humility, Moderation)
      • Significance of Manners of Walking
      • Modern Application: Road Usage
    • Sub-Strand 3.4: Virtues – Honesty (Sidq)
      • Islamic Teachings on Honesty
      • Manifestations of Honesty (Home, School, Business)
      • Significance of Upholding Honesty
    • Sub-Strand 3.5: Prohibitions in Islam – Hasad and Kibr
      • Hasad (Destructive Envy): Meaning, Causes, Effects, Cures
      • Kibr (Pride/Arrogance): Meaning, Types, Effects, Cures

 

  • STRAND 4.0: ISLAMIC HISTORY AND CIVILISATION
    • Sub-Strand 4.1: Muslim Dynasties – The Umayyad Dynasty
      • Factors Leading to the Rise of the Umayyad Dynasty
      • Selected Umayyad Caliphs (Muawiya, Abdulmalik, Umar II)
      • Achievements and Decline of the Dynasty
    • Sub-Strand 4.2: Islam in Tanzania and Uganda
      • Islam in Tanzania (Tanganyika and Zanzibar)
      • Islam in Uganda (Spread and Religious Wars)
      • Challenges Facing Muslims in East Africa
      • Proposed Solutions
    • Sub-Strand 4.3: Muslim Scholars
      • Sheikh Abdallah Saleh Al-Farsy (Biography and Contributions)
      • Aisha Lemu (Biography and Contributions)
      • Applying the Lessons

Grade 10 IRE Senior School Notes.

STRAND 1.0: STUDY OF THE QUR’AN AND HADITH

Sub-Strand 1.1: Compilation and Standardisation of the Qur’an

1. Compilation Under Caliph Abu Bakr (R.A.)

a) Circumstances Leading to Compilation

  • Many Huffaz were martyred in the Battle of Yamama.

  • Fear arose that parts of the Qur’an would be lost.

  • Umar ibn al-Khattab (R.A.) persuaded Abu Bakr (R.A.) to compile the Qur’an.

  • Although initially hesitant, Abu Bakr (R.A.) accepted due to the necessity.

b) The Compilation Process

  • Zayd ibn Thabit (R.A.), the Prophet’s scribe, was appointed to lead the task.

  • All written fragments were collected (bones, leaves, stones, and leather).

  • Material was cross-checked with the companions’ memorisation.

  • Two witnesses were required for each verse.

  • The compiled manuscript was kept with Hafsa bint Umar (R.A.).

By the end of Senior Secondary, the learner should be able to:

  1. Apply Qur’anic and Hadith teachings for personal guidance.
  2. Uphold Islamic beliefs and practices for holistic growth and responsible use of resources.
  3. Build positive interpersonal relationships guided by the Islamic ethos.
  4. Practise Islamic virtues and appreciate religious diversity for social cohesion.
  5. Apply Islamic law in maintaining peace and order in society.
  6. Contribute positively to social, political, and economic development using Islamic teachings.
  7. Appreciate the contribution of Islamic civilisation and use technology in learning IRE.

 

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