Contemporary Issues
9 Grade 9 Religious Education (IRE) questions on Contemporary Issues, with worked marking schemes. 9 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
6 marksDrug and substance abuse is a serious contemporary problem among the youth in Kenya. Explain three ways in which Islamic teachings can help combat this problem.
(6 marks)
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2 marks each for any 3: Islam prohibits intoxicants, giving a clear moral stand against drugs; belief in accountability on the Last Day deters abuse; the mosque/madrasa provides guidance and good companionship; teaches keeping good company and avoiding idleness; encourages seeking help/repentance for the addicted; parents' duty to give good upbringing. Accept valid contextualised points.
Question 2
1 markIslamic teaching on the environment encourages Muslims to conserve resources. This is BEST expressed through the concept that human beings are:
A. Owners of all wealth
B. Rulers over other faiths
C. Free to waste resources
D. Khalifah (stewards) of the earth
(1 mark)
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1 markWith regard to the spread of HIV and AIDS, Islamic teaching primarily emphasises which preventive value?
A. Ignoring the affected
B. Isolation of all the sick
C. Frequent blood transfusion
D. Chastity and avoiding zina (unlawful sexual relations)
(1 mark)
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1 markDuring a school discussion on drug abuse, a learner asks for the Islamic basis for avoiding alcohol and narcotics (muskirat). Which principle best supports prohibiting these substances?
A. They are encouraged because they relieve stress
B. The Prophet S.A.W. said every intoxicant is khamr, and every intoxicant is haram
C. They are only disliked for children but allowed for adults
D. Islam has no position on intoxicants
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6 marksExplain three ways in which a Muslim can care for the environment as taught by Islam.
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1 markA Kenyan Muslim youth is offered a well-paying job that requires accepting bribes. Guided by Islamic teachings on contemporary issues, he should:
A. Refuse the job because corruption is prohibited
B. Accept because the pay is good
C. Accept but keep it secret
D. Accept and give some money to charity
(1 mark)
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1 markWhich of the following is considered a modern contemporary challenge that Islam addresses through its teachings on lawful earning and moderation?
A. Performing wudhu
B. Reciting the Qur'an
C. Drug and substance abuse
D. Observing fasts
(1 mark)
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6 marksCorruption is a challenge affecting Kenyan society.
(a) State the Islamic ruling on giving and taking bribes (2 marks).
(b) Explain two effects of corruption on society that Islam seeks to prevent (4 marks).
(6 marks)
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(a) 2 marks: bribery (rishwa) is prohibited/haram; the Prophet cursed the giver, the taker and the go-between. (b) 2 marks each: it denies deserving people their rights/justice; it wastes public resources and increases poverty; it breeds distrust and injustice; it slows development. Accept other valid effects.
Question 9
1 markIslam encourages the use of modern technology such as the internet. According to Islamic ethics, the internet should be used to:
A. Spread rumours and gossip
B. Spread beneficial knowledge and avoid what is harmful or immoral
C. Consume forbidden content
D. Gamble online freely
(1 mark)
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