KCSE Past Papers 2019 IRE Paper 1
2019 Islamic Religious Education – Paper 1
1. (a) State the differences between Makkan and Madinan Surah.(8 marks)
(b) Discuss six benefits of translating the Quran into other languages. (6 marks)
(c) Indicate where each one of the following Surah was revealed.(6 marks)
(i) Al-Fatima (Q:1)
(ii) An-Nasr (Q:110)
(iii) An-Nur (Q:24)
(iv) Al-Hujurat (Q:49)
(v) Al-Fill (Q:105)
(vi) Al-Asr (Q:103)
2. (a) Describe the circumstances which led to the revelation of Surah Hujurat. (8 marks)
(b) In which ways did Angel Jibril assist Prophet Muhammad (P.b.u.h.) in his mission? (5 marks)
(c) Mention seven features of Surahs revealed in Makka (7 marks)
3. (a) Explain four ways through which Hadith evolved.(8 marks)
(b) Give three differences between Hadith Qudsi and Hadith Nabawi.(6 marks)
(c) A man came to the Prophet (P.b.u.h.) and said, “Advise me”. The Prophet (P.b.u.h.) said, “Do not get angry”. With reference to the Hadilh, explain ways through which a Muslim can manage anger. (6 marks)
4. (a) Identify five conditions for payment of zakat. (5 marks)
(b) Discuss the significance of tawba in the life of a Muslim. (8 marks)
5. (a) State six achievements of Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal.(6 marks)
(b) Differentiate between zakat and tax.(8 marks)
(c) List six crimes and their punishment according to hudud laws.(6 marks)
6. (a) Why is the belief in Qadar important to Muslims? (7 marks)
(b) Describe eight characteristics of the revealed books.(8 marks)
(c) State five qualities of the prophets of Allah (s.w.)(5 marks)
