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1. a) Highlight the lessons derived from the first portion of revelation of the Quran (6marks)
b) Discuss the rationale for the narratives of the prophets in the Holy Quran (6marks)
c) State the modern ways adapted in teaching the Quran (8marks)

2 a) Discuss any four differences between the Mas-haf of Abubakar and that of Uthman (8marks)
b) Outline the significance of reciting ayatul Kursy (6marks)
c) Explain how a Muslim can modify his life according to Suratul Hujurat (6marks)

3 a) State any five Shia collections of Hadith (5marks)

b) Give reasons why the fourth period of Hadith collection is regarded as the Golden age of Hadith
collection (8marks)

c) The prophet (S.A.W) said “looking for a lawful earning is an obligatory act next to obligatory
worship” With reference to the Hadith explain how Muslims can eradicate poverty in the society
(7marks)

4 a) Discuss the relevance of punishment according to Shariah law (8marks)

b) Outline the features of a Juma’a prayer (6marks)
c) Mention six main activities of Hajj (6marks)

5a) Discuss the relevance of the sunnah acts observed during the month of Ramadhan (7marks)
b) Highlight five ways of asking for tawbah (5marks)
c) Discuss the challenges of Zakat collection in Kenya (8marks)

6 a) Give the rationale of forbidding Shirk in Islam (7marks)

b) Discuss any four stages that a Muslim passes through immediately after death (8marks)
c) Explain the incident of Ghadir Khum according to Shia belief (5marks)

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1 a. State eight effects of betting to the Muslim youth (8 marks)
b. Suggest ways of preventing zinaa in the community (6 marks)
c. Give six reasons why it is important for Muslims to conserve the environment (6 marks)

2 a. Describe the duties of the extended family members (6 marks)

b. Discuss how corruption undermines growth of society (8 marks)
c. What is the rationale for Eddat in Islam (6 marks)

3 a. Give seven reasons why agreements and contracts have to be documented in Islam (7 marks)
b. State the rules for jihad in Islam (8 marks)
c.Mention measures that can be taken to guard against hoarding (5 marks)

4a.State the similarities between the rule of ummayad and Abbasid dynasties (6 marks)
b.Give reasons why umar bin abdulaziz’s reign is regarded as the heydays of the Umayyad
dynasty (6 marks )
c.Explain Four significance of the battle of Hunain to Muslims (8 marks )

5 a. Highlight the human rights issues in madina constitution found in the modern constitutions
(6 marks)
b.Mention the Contributions of Ali bin Abu Talib to the prophets misson. (7 marks)
c.State the achievements of the Abbasid dynasty ( 7 marks)

6 a. Discuss seven contributions made by ibn sina to medicine. ( 7 marks)

b.Mention Lessons a Muslim can learn from Ikhwan al-muslimun ( 7 marks)

c.In what ways can Muslims contribute in eradication of unemployment (6 marks)

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a) Give reasons why Quran was revealed in Arabic (7marks)
b) Explain three reasons why the nature of revelation changed from short in Makkah to long
in Madina (6 marks)
c) Outline the conditions to be adhered to for translation of Quran to be valid (7marks)

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a) A.Outline the benefits of diacriticalization of the Quran (5marks)
b) State the factors that made the compilation of the Quran easy (5marks)
c) Discuss five teachings on interpersonal relationships between Muslims according to
suratul Hujurat (10marks)
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a) A. Differentiate between Hadith Qudsi and the Holy Quran (8marks)
b) 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 (6marks)
c) Give the characteristics of the golden age of hadith (period of Tabi Tabiun) (8marks)
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a) Explain the differences between Sijdatu; Shukr and Sijdatul Swalah (6marks)
b) Describe the obligatory rites of performing of Hajj (6marks)
c) Explain the factors that led to the emergence of schools of thought (7marks)
5.
a) A.Outline the measures that can be put in place to improve Zakat collection in Kenya
(7marks)
b) Describe categories of legal acts in Islam’s (6marks)
c) State the relevance of Islamic criminal law (6 marks)

6.
a) A. Describe four major forms of polytheism (8 marks)
b) Outline the effects of beliefs in the last day to the life of a Muslim (6 marks)
c) Explain six importance on belief in Qadar and Qadha ( 6 marks)
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1. (a) State six etiquettes of speech according to Islamic teachings. (6 marks)

(b) Discuss the rationale for practicing self-control in Islam. (7 marks)

(c) Describe the benefits of having good morals to the Muslim youth. (7 marks)

2. (a) How does Islam protects the right of a Muslim girl child. (7 marks)

(b) Explain the differences between Faskh Nikah Talaq from Khulu Talaq. (6 marks)

(c) Describe seven ways through which Muslims can assist in the eradication of
Corruption in the society. (7 marks)

3. (a) Mention five rights of a buyer according to the Islam. (5 marks)

(b) Discuss four hindrances to the administration of estate for the death. (8 marks)

(c) Explain rationale for prohibition of hoarding in Islam. (7 marks)

4. (a) Mention seven swahabahs who were among council of advisor (Shura) during
Caliphate time. (7 marks)

(b) State seven factors responsible for the spread of Islam in North Eastern Kenya up to
the twentieth century. (7 marks)

(c) Differentiate between the Aqaba treaties and Hudaibiyyah treaty. (6 marks)

5. (a) Discuss eight achievements of the Ummayad dynasty. (8 marks)

(b) Elaborate on the challenges experienced by Muslims in the early years of Islam.
(6 marks)

(c) In what ways did Uthman Ibn Affan supported the Prophet in his mission(6 marks)

6. (a) Discuss six rules of conduct by Imam Ghazali. (6 marks)

(b) Explain six lessons that a Muslim youth can learn from Sheikh Abdallah Al-Farsy.
(6 marks)

(c)Explain four similarities in the achievements of the four Rightly Guided Caliph.
(8 marks)
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1. a) Enumerate ways through which the Qur’an is preserved today. (8mks)
b) Explain eight teaching of Suratul Hujurat on Akhlaq. (8mks)
c) Discuss four reasons why the Qur’an was standardized during the time of caliph
uthman. (R.A) (4mks)

2. a) Explain the importance of Narratives in the Qur’an. (8mks)

b) Giving explanation to each outline the divisions of the Holy Qur’an (5mks)
c) Draw the teachings of Ayatul kursy. (7mks)

3. a) Differentiate between Hadith Qudus and Hadith Nabawi. (8mks)

b) List the reasons of Al-muwatta by imam malik. (5mks)
c) The prophet said “seeking knowledge is obligatory for every Muslim man and
woman”. What does this Hadith teach us? (7mks)

4. a) Explain and describe various performances of salatul musafir. (6mks)

b) Outline the properties that are exempted from Zakat. (6mks)
c) Explain the significance of the concept of Tawba in Islam. (8mks)

5. a) Explain types of Tawaf. (8mks)

b) How is the application of Hudud a tool in reduction of the rate of crime in the
society? (7mks)
c) What are the conditions for use of Ijma as a source of shariah. (5mks)

6. a) Explain the various manifestations of shirk al Akbar. (4mks)

b) Discuss the significance of the belief in the day of judgment. (8mks)
c) Enumerate the functions of an Imam. (8mks)

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1. a) Explain six significance of commanding good and forbidding evil (6 marks)
b) Discuss seven effects of gambling in the society (7 marks)
c) How can a Muslim retain Islamic cultural values in today’s changing society? (7marks)

2. a) State the rights of a Muslim wife. (8 marks)

b) Give five valid reasons that can make a Muslim wife to ask for talaq.(5 marks)
c) Explain seven effects of talaq on children. (7marks)

3. a) Identify six forms of child abuse in the society. (6 marks)

b) State the teachings of Islam on matters of debt. (7 marks)
c) In what ways has Islam uplifted the status of women in the society? (7 marks)

4. a) Mention six earliest people to embrace Islam in Makkah. (7 marks)

b) Highlight seven teachings of the prophet’s speech during Hijjatul Widaa (farewell pilgrimage).
(7 marks)
c) State the terms of the Treaty of Hudaybiyya. (6 marks)

5. a) State five contributions made by Ali to the prophets mission. (5 marks)

b) Identify five roles of Kabaka Mutesa I in the spread of Islam in Uganda. (5marks)
c) Discuss the contributions of Ummayads in Islam. (10 marks)

6. a) Discuss Sheikh Alamin Mazrui’s contributions in promoting education among Muslims in

Kenya. (6 marks)
b) State the achievements of Uthman Dan Fodio. (6 marks)
c) Explain four ways in which Muslims in Kenya can help to promote peace. (8 marks)

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1. a. Give reasons why Quran was revealed in Arabic (8mrks)
b. Mention any four scribes of the Quran (4mrks)
c. Discuss the teachings of suratul hujurat (8mrks)

2. a. Explain the significance of compilation of Quran (7mrks)

b. What are the reasons for diacriticalization of the Quran (5mrks)
c. Explain why the Quran is regarded as a miracle (8mrks)

3. a. Differentiate between hadith Qudsi and hadith Nabawi (8mrks)

b. Mention any five Shia collection of hadith (5mrks)
c. Abu Huraira reported that the Prophet said ‘’ keep away from envy for as fire burns firewood so
as envy consumes good actions.’’ Draw teachings from this hadith. (7mrks)
4. a. Explain the different factors that led to the emergence of the schools of thoughts ( 8mrks)
b. Explain the classification of legal acts -Ahkamul -Islam (6mrks)
c. Give the social benefits of zakat (6mrks)

5. a. Differentiate between Islamic law and secular law (8mrks)

b. Outline the contributions of Imam Malik as a scholar of Sharia (6mrks)
c. What are the circumstances that make slaughtering compulsory during Hajj (6mrks)

6.a. Explain the significance of the belief in Qadhaa and Qadar (7mrks)
b. List the greater signs of Qiyama (6mrks)
c. Enumerate the duties and significances of an Imam in the Shia community (7mrks)

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1. a) Describe the manners of sleeping that Muslims can adopt from the sunnah of the prophet

(pbuh)(7 marks

b) Explain the wisdom behind the prohibition of abortion in Islam (6 marks)

c) What are the moral implications of observing swalat by muslims? (7 marks)

2.a) Mention seven duties of a Muslim wife (7 marks)

b) Discuss the Islamic teachings about polygamy (6 marks)

c) Explain the significance of the law of inheritance in Islam. (7 marks)

3. a) Identify five main categories of heirs and their respective shares in Islam (5 marks)

b) Identify five legitimate ways of earning wealth in Islam (5 marks)

c) Discuss five Islamic views about terrorism (10 marks)

4 a) Describe the social conditions that prevailed in pre-Islamic Arabia (8 marks)

b) Identify five battles that were fought by Muslims during the time of prophet Muhammad (pbuh).
(5 marks)

c) Discuss the challenges faced by Sayyidna Ali during his caliphate. (7 marks)

5. a) Explain seven factors which were responsible for the decline of Abbasid dynasty (7 marks)

b) Explain six factors that influenced the spread of Islam in Western Kenya (6 marks)

c) State the challenges that are faced by Muslim students in Kenya. (7 marks)

6. a) Describe the early life of Sheikh Al-Amin Mazrui (8 marks)

c) Discuss six contributions of Muslim Scholars to science (12 marks)

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1 a. Explain the relevance of narrating stories of the prophet in the Holy Quran.(6marks)
b. Discuss the factors that will strength peace and cohesion in the society according to suratul
hujurat (8marks)
c. State six reasons why the Quran was revealed in bits (6 marks)

2a. Outline ways through which the Qur’an has been protected from interpolation. (8marks)
b. Why was Zaid bin Thabit placed in charge for the compilation of the Qur’an. (5 marks)
c. State where the surah was revealed. (7 marks)
i) Suratul Alaq –
ii) Suratul Asr –
iii) Suratul Nasr –
iv) Suratul Fiil –
v) Suratul Baqara –
vi) Suratul Nur –
vii) Suratul Hujurat –

3a. Discuss the contribution of Hadith to the Development of Islamic culture. (7marks)
b. Enumerate Methods used by Imam Bukhari in the compitation of Sahih Bukhari. (7marks)
c. The prophet said seeking knowledge is an obligation on every Muslim. In what ways muslims in
Kenya have practiced the saying about the acquisition of knowledge. (6marks)

4a.Differentiate between hadith Qudsi and hadith an Nabawwi.(6 marks)

b. The prophet saw said “whoever is merciful even to a sparrow that he slaughter Allah will be merciful
to him on the day of judgment. In light of this hadith and other on caring of animals. Explain the
Islamic teaching of the Hadith on the care for animals. (8marks)
c. Explain the four forms of hadith (4marks)

5a.Discuss the factors that led to the development of school of thought (madhahibs).(8 marks)
b. Describe the performance of swalatul musafir. (8marks)
c. Significance of the concept of Tawba in Islam.(4 marks)
6 a. Explain the three times of Tawheed. (6 marks)
b. Gives the reasons for the revelation of Divine books of Allah. (7 marks)
c. Outline the significance of Qadha and Qadar to a muslim. (7 marks)

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1. (a).Discuss the measures put by Islam to guard the society against zinaa. (10 marks)
(b) State the manners of visiting the toilet according to Islam. (5 marks)
(c) What is the rationale for the prohibition of Israf? (5 marks)

2. (a) State the conditions for nikah. (5 marks)

(b) Identify reasons that may force a husband and wife to divorce each other (7 marks)
(c) Explain the different types of eddat in Islam (8marks)

3. (a) Identify five illegal ways of earning money according to Islam. (5marks).
(b) Give the conditions that an agreement has to fulfill for it to be binding to two Parties
according to Islam. (8mks)
(c) Describe the Islamic teachings on co-existence with non-Muslims. (7 marks)

4. (a) Explain five challenges Kenyan Muslims face in education. (10mks). (10 marks)
(b) Give reasons why Sayyidina Uthman Ibn Affan was elected Caliph (5marks)
(c) Mention five contributions of Caliph Umar bin Khattab to the development of Islam. (5marks)

5. (a) Mention the contribution made by the Abbasids to education. (6marks).

(b) Explain ways through which Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h) eliminated racism. (7marks)
(c) Discuss the factors that led to the fall of the Ummayads (7marks)

6. (a) Discuss four ways in which Islamic culture has influenced the Kenya society.(8 marks)
(b) State Ibn Khaldun’s views in education. (7marks)
(c) Identify five contributions of Ibn Sina to medicine. (5 marks)

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1. a) State etiquettes to be observed during Qur’an recitation. (7mks)
b) State six characteristics of the language of the Qur’an. (5mks)
c) Discuss the reasons why mankind needed revelation of the Qur’an. (8mks)

2. a) Give factors that facilitated the compilation of the Qur’an. (5mks)

b) Why is the Qur’an considered as a miracle by Muslim? (7mks)
c) Explain five benefits of translating the Qur’an into other languages. (8mks)

3. a) Discuss the importance of Hadith. (8mks)

b) Explain the five themes of the forty Hadith of Iman Nawawi. (5mks)
c) “One who takes care of an orphan and I will be in paradise” he raise his force
figure and middle figure by way of illustration in relation to this hadith. Identify five
Islamic teachings in treatment of orphans. (7mks)

4. a) Discuss briefly the ulul Azm prophets and their trials. (10mks)
b) Explain the significance of the belief in Qadar to a Muslim. (10mks)

5. a) State the significances of shahadah. (10mks)

b) What are the functions of a Kadhi in Kenya. (10mks)

6. a) Explain the reasons why it becomes compulsory for a pilgrim to slaughter animals.
(7mks)
b) What are the contribution of Imam Abu Hanifah to development of Figh. (5mks)
c) What are the major offenses of Hudud and punishment of each. (8mks)
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1. (a). State the benefits of having the virtue of Sidq (Truthfulness) (5marks)
(b) Identify five importance of preserving the physical environment. (5marks)
(c) Discuss five ways Muslims can help in the fight against drug and substance abuse.
(10marks)

2. (a) State five significance of marriage in Islam. (5 marks)

(b) What are the rights that a Muslim husband is entitled to (7 marks)
(c) Explain four Islamic teachings on how eddat should be observed (8 marks)

3. (a) Under what circumstances can a business agreement be considered null and void in Islam
(8marks)
(b) Identify seven forms of child abuse which are common in the society. (7marks)
(c) Mention five reasons that can lead to revocation of a Wasiya. (5 marks)

4. (a) Name six wives of the prophet (p.b.u.h). (6 marks)

(b) Identify the contributions of Abubakar (R.A) to the prophet’s (p.b.u.h) mission. (7marks)
(c) Explain the factors that led to the decline of the Fatimid dynasty. (7marks)

5. (a) Explain the roles that city states played in the spread of Islam along the coast of East
Africa (10 marks)
(b) Identify the social contributions of Muslims in Kenya (5marks)
(c) Outline five achievements of Harun Ar-Rashid of the Abbasids (5 marks)

6. (a) State six contributions of SeyyidQutb in Islam (6 marks)

(b) Explain seven of the ten rules of conduct formulated by Imam Al Ghazali. (14marks)

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1. a) How do Muslims ensure that Qur’an remains in its original Forms? (8 marks)
b) Describe Six reasons which led to the standardization of Qur’an. (6 marks)
c) State the supplication (dua) as stated in the last verse of Surah Baqara (Q 2:286) (6
marks)

2. a) Discuss Eight teachings on Muslim brotherhood as derived from Surah Hujurat.

(8 marks)
b) Give Seven reasons why Prophet Mohammed (p.b.u.h) was given the Qur’an in
piecemeal. (7 marks)
c) Mention Five teachings of Surah Al-Fatiha. ( 5marks)

3. a) Describe Four ways through which Imam Bukhari ensured authenticity of His
collection of Hadith. (8 marks)
b) State Six characteristics of the Matn (text) of authentic Hadith. (6 marks)
c) The Prophet (p.b.u.h) Said ‘’ If Someone kills a sparrow for sports, the sparrow will
cry out on the Day of Judgment. O Lord! That person killed me in Vain, he did not kill
one for any useful purpose.” In reference to the above Hadith, give reasons why Muslims
should care for animals. (6 marks)

4. a) Explain Four differences between Sijdatul Shukr and Sijda performed in swalat.(8
marks)
b) State Six differences between crime and sin in Islam. (6 marks)
c) Discuss factors to be considered in the application of Ijma as a source of Islamic
sharia. (6marks)

5. a) Discuss how the application of Hudud Laws can reduce the rate of crimes in the
society. (8 marks)
b) Explain the social Significance of Hajj. ( 8 marks)
c) State Four contributions by Imam Shafii to Islamic thought. (4 marks)

6. a) State Eight similarities in the concept of the revealed scriptures. (8 marks)

b) Describe the challenges Faced by the prophets of Allah in their mission. (6 marks)
c) Explain ways in which shirk affects Muslims. (6 marks)
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1. (a) Explain ways of conducting business according to the teachings of Islam (8mks)

(b) Identify three wives the prophet married after Khadija (R.A) and state why he married them (6mks)

(c) State the challenges Muslims experience in implementation of Islamic laws of inheritance (6mks)

2. (a) State the characteristics of the Muslim states established at the coast of East Africa (6mks)

(b) Outline reasons why Islam easily spread in Buganda kingdom under Kabaka Mutesa (8mks)

(c) What challenges did Ali bin Abu Talib (R.A) experienced during his time of rule. (6mks)

3. (a) Give ways Muslims can express truthfulness.( 6mks)

(b) Explain the effects prostitution in the society (7mks)

(c)Discuss the Islamic teachings on the proper use of the tongue (7mks)

4.(a) Describe the early life of Sayyid Qutb (7mks)

(b)Identify five human rights issues that can be found in both Madina constitution and modern charter of the
constitution (6mks)
(c) State lessons Muslims can learn from the life of Sheikh Al-Amin Mazrui (8mks)

5 (a) State the un-Islamic social practices that characterized the Jahiliyya period of Arabia (6mks)
(b) Explain ways Muslim scholars have helped to improve the lives of people in East Africa.(8mks)

(c) State six reasons why Riba is prohibited in Islam (6mks)

6. (a) Discuss the achievement of Uthman Dan Fodio. (6mks)

(b) Give reasons that led to boycott by the Makkans against the family of the Prophet (S.A.W) (6mks)

(c) What reforms did Muar bin Abdul Aziz introduced in his empire? (8mks)
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1. (a) Explain the four modes of Wahyi (8mks)
(b) Outline the factors that led to the standardization of the Holy Quran
during the reign of Caliph Uthman (5mks)
(c) Describe the themes of the Makkan surahs (7mks)

2. (a) Discuss ways in which Muslim ensure that the Quran remains in its
original form (8mks)
(b) Give seven teachings on Muslim brotherhood as derived from surah
Hujurat (7mks)
(c) Mention seven scribes who were used by the prophet (p.b.u.h) to record
the revelation of the Quran
(7mks)

3. (a) Give the difference between Hadith Qudsi and Hadith Nahawi
(8mks)
(b) Explain the test used to determine the authenticity of sanad of Hadith
(6mks)
(c) Explain three forms of hadith (6mks)

4. (a) Mention the stages through which people will pass on the Day of
judgment (6mks)
(b) State the qualities of an imam (6mks)
(c) What are the characteristics of weak/dhaif hadith (8mks)

5. (a) State seven rights that a Muslim should accord other people(7mks)
(b) Discuss ways through which performance of swalat demonstrate unity
and equality among the Muslims (7mks)
(c) State six lessons a Muslim youth can learn from the life of Imam Malik
Ibn Anas (6mks)

6. (a) Highlight the offences that are punished under Taazir (5mks)
(b) Differentiate between fardh and sunnah fasts in Islam (8mks)
(c) Identify seven categories of Muslims who qualify to receive zakat
(7mks)
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1. (a) Explain the effects of ‘incest’ in the society. (6 Marks)
(b) Discuss FOUR types of ‘Swabr’. (8 Marks)
(c) State SIX benefits of the virtue of ‘Shukr’ in Islam. (6 Marks)

2. (a) Identify the rights of the extended family members. (5 Marks)

(b) Explain reasons that will oblige a Muslim wife to ask for ‘Talaq’. (7 Marks)
(c) Discuss the causes of domestic violence. (8 Marks)

3. (a) Explain FOUR kinds of sale in trade. (8 Marks)

(b) Suggest ways how child-abuse can be resolved. (6 Marks)
(c) Give SIX conditions of marriage in Islam. (6 Marks)

4. (a) Discuss the allegation labeled on Caliph Uthman bin Affan. (7 Marks)
(b) Explain the role played by KabakaMutesa I in the spread of Islam in Uganda. (8 Marks)
(c) Identify possible reasons for the election of Caliph Umar bin Khattab.
(5 Marks)

5. (a) Give the contribution of Abu Assafa the first Abbasid Caliph. (5 Marks)
(b) Explain the structure of administration under the ‘Umayyad’. (7 Marks)
(c) Discuss the economic challenges faced by the Muslims in Kenya. (8 Marks)

6. (a) Explain how Sheikh Uthman Dan Fodio organized the Sokoto Caliphate. (10 Marks)
(b) Discuss the contribution of ‘IbnKhaldun’. (10 Marks)
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1. (a) Explain SEVEN reasons why the Quran was revealed in portions. (7 Marks)
(b) Discuss the role of Angel Jibril in the revelation of the Quran. (8 Marks)
(c) State FIVE benefits for the introduction of diacritical marks in the Quran. (5 Marks)

2. (a) Explain the teachings of Surah Asr. (5 Marks)

(b) Discuss the vices condemned in Surah Hujra’t. (8 Marks)
(c) Identify the features of the ‘MadaniSurahs’. (7 Marks)

3. (a) The Prophet (saw) is reported to have said: “…Do not envy one another…” Based on the above
Hadith, explain how Muslims can reduce the effects of envy in the society. (7 Marks)
(b) Discuss the rules Imam Bukhari formulated in the collection and recording of the Hadith.
(8 Marks)
(c) Give the themes mentioned in ‘al-Muwatta’ of Imam Malik. (5 Marks)

4. (a) Explain the ‘Ahka’mShariah’ which a ‘Mukallaf’ is obliged to observe. (8 Marks)

(b) Discuss the rules of evidence that must be presented in the ruling of ‘Theft’. (7 Marks)
(c) Mention FIVE forms of punishment in ‘Ta’zeer’ in Islamic penal code. (5 Marks)

5. (a) Describe the contribution of Imam Ahmad ibnHambal in Fiqh. (5 Marks)

(b) Explain the rights of the people in Islam. (8 Marks)
(c) Outline the importance of ‘Shaha’dah’ to the Muslims. (7 Marks)

6. (a) Discuss the THREE types of ‘SHIRK’ in Islam. (9 Marks)

(b) Explain the qualities of an Imam according to the Shiah doctrine. (6 Marks)
(c) State the stages people will undergo during ‘Qiyamah’ after the second trumpet. (5 Marks)