Ethics of Da'wa
9 Grade 10 Religious Education (IRE) questions on Ethics of Da'wa, with worked marking schemes. 9 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
4 marksDescribe four etiquettes (adab) a Muslim should observe in order to conduct da'wa peacefully in a multi-religious community such as Nairobi. (4 marks)
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6 marksIn parts of the Kenyan coast, drug and substance abuse among the youth has led to crime and school dropouts. Explain three ways in which da'wa can help to reform such a community. (6 marks)
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Any three ways, 2 marks each (1 mark for the way, 1 mark for explanation) (6 marks): - It enjoins good and forbids evil (Al Imran 3:110), so youth are warned against intoxicants, which Allah forbids (al-Ma'idah 5:90). - It strengthens iman and the fear of Allah (taqwa), which helps young people resist peer pressure. - It encourages repentance (tawbah), giving addicts hope that Allah forgives and helping them begin recovery (az-Zumar 39:53). - It promotes the value of education and hard work, encouraging youth to return to school or learn skills. - It brings people back to the mosque and madrasa, keeping youth busy with constructive activities. - It encourages parents and leaders to take responsibility for guiding the youth ("each of you is a shepherd", Bukhari and Muslim). - It promotes unity and mutual advice (al-Asr 103:3), so the community works together, e.g. with rehabilitation centres. - It reduces crime by teaching respect for life and property and accountability on the Day of Judgement. - It encourages charity (zakah and sadaqah) to support poor families, reducing poverty that drives youth into drug trafficking.
Question 3
4 marksHassan is a Grade 10 learner in a mixed day school in Kakamega where Muslims are few. Propose four practical ways he can practise da'wa in his day-to-day school life. (4 marks)
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4 marksYour school's Muslim Students' Association plans to share short da'wa messages on WhatsApp and TikTok. Discuss two ethical guidelines members should follow when using social media for da'wa. (4 marks)
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1 markMwanaisha encouraged her classmate to begin praying regularly, and the classmate now offers the five daily prayers. According to a hadith reported in Sahih Muslim, what reward does Mwanaisha earn?
A. The same reward as her classmate
B. No reward, since prayer is an individual duty
C. Half of the reward her classmate earns
D. A reward only if she also leads the prayer
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3 marksOutline three reasons why da'wa is regarded as an act of ibaadah (worship) in Islam. (3 marks)
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4 marksExplain two qualities of an effective da'i, supporting each with an example from the life of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.). (4 marks)
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Any two qualities, 2 marks each (1 mark for the quality explained, 1 mark for a correct example) (4 marks): - Patience (sabr): when the people of Ta'if rejected and stoned him, the Prophet (P.B.U.H.) refused the angel's offer to destroy them and hoped their descendants would worship Allah (Bukhari and Muslim, from Aisha). - Gentleness and kindness: when a Bedouin urinated in the mosque, the Prophet (P.B.U.H.) stopped the companions from harming him and taught him gently (Bukhari, from Anas ibn Malik); Allah praises his leniency (Al Imran 3:159). - Trustworthiness/honesty: he was known as al-Amin even before prophethood, so the Quraysh left their valuables with him even while opposing him. - Forgiveness/mercy: at the conquest of Makkah he pardoned the Quraysh who had persecuted him. - Courage: he continued preaching openly despite threats, boycott and persecution in Makkah. - Wisdom (hikmah): he preached secretly at first, then openly after being commanded (al-Hijr 15:94), and began with his close relatives (ash-Shu'ara 26:214). - Knowledge/insight (basirah): he called to Allah with clear insight (Yusuf 12:108) and taught the companions before sending them, e.g. guiding Mu'adh ibn Jabal before sending him to Yemen. - Being a good example (practising what he preached): he worked alongside the companions, e.g. carrying earth while digging the trench before the Battle of al-Khandaq (Bukhari, from al-Bara' ibn Azib). - Humility: he sat with the poor and servants and did household chores. - Sincerity: he refused wealth, leadership and marriage offers made by the Quraysh to stop him preaching.
Question 8
1 markDuring a school interfaith debate in Nakuru, Yusuf stays calm, presents evidence politely and avoids mocking the beliefs of the other speakers. Which Qur'anic instruction is he applying?
A. Argue with them in the way that is best (an-Nahl 16:125).
B. Eat and drink, but do not be wasteful (al-A'raf 7:31).
C. Do not let your hand be chained to your neck (al-Isra 17:29).
D. Recite in the name of your Lord who created (al-Alaq 96:1).
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1 markA youth preacher in Kisumu often urges young people to come to the mosque on time for swalah, yet he himself regularly arrives late. Which quality of a da'i is he lacking?
A. Wide knowledge of Arabic grammar
B. Fluency in several languages
C. Ability to use social media well
D. Being a good example to others
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