Muslim Institutions

11 Grade 9 Religious Education (IRE) questions on Muslim Institutions, with worked marking schemes. 11 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   3 marks

   State three types of cases that fall under the jurisdiction of the Kadhi's courts in Kenya.

   (3 marks)

   Marking scheme

   1 mark each for any 3: marriage (nikah); divorce (talaq); inheritance/succession; personal status matters; questions of Muslim personal law where both parties profess the Islamic faith and submit to the court. Accept valid answers.

2. Question 2

   6 marks

   The mosque is a central institution in the Muslim community. Explain three functions the mosque serves beyond the five daily prayers.

   (6 marks)

   Marking scheme

   2 marks each for any 3: centre for teaching/learning Islamic knowledge; place for community meetings and decision-making; centre for collecting and distributing zakat/charity to the needy; place for reconciliation and settling disputes; hosting of religious functions such as Eid and marriage contracts; a place of refuge and social welfare. Accept valid functions.

3. Question 3

   1 mark

   A Grade 9 learner wants to know which body officially coordinates Kenyan Muslim affairs and is recognised by the government as the umbrella body representing Muslims in the country. Which institution best fits this role?

   A. SUPKEM (Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims)

   B. The Kenya National Examinations Council

   C. A local football club

   D. The county roads department

   (1 mark)

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   What is the main function of a madrasa in the Muslim community?

   A. Collecting taxes

   B. Trading in goods

   C. Teaching the Qur'an and Islamic knowledge

   D. Settling land boundaries

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   A family wishes to donate a piece of land permanently so that its income benefits a school and a mosque forever, with the land itself never being sold or inherited. Which Islamic institution does this describe?

   A. Waqf (endowment)

   B. Mirath (inheritance)

   C. Mahr (dowry)

   D. Diyah (blood money)

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   Which national body represents and coordinates the affairs of the wider Muslim community in Kenya?

   A. The Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM)

   B. The Law Society of Kenya

   C. The Teachers Service Commission

   D. The Kenya Revenue Authority

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   An endowment of property dedicated for charitable religious purposes, such as land given to build a mosque, is known in Islam as:

   A. Nikah

   B. Riba

   C. Waqf

   D. Iddah

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8. Question 8

   1 mark

   A Muslim family in Kenya wishes to settle an inheritance dispute according to Islamic law. Which institution is specifically mandated to handle such Islamic personal-law matters?

   A. The traffic court

   B. The county assembly

   C. The land registry

   D. The Kadhi's court

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   The Kadhi's courts in Kenya are recognised in the Constitution. Their jurisdiction is limited to matters of:

   A. Commercial contracts of any faith

   B. Criminal cases involving all citizens

   C. Muslim personal law such as marriage, divorce and inheritance where parties profess Islam

   D. National land disputes

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    Which of the following is the primary place of worship and community centre for Muslims?

    A. The court

    B. The market

    C. The mosque (masjid)

    D. The bank

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11. Question 11

    6 marks

    Explain three contributions that Muslim institutions such as SUPKEM and Muslim charitable organisations make to the welfare of society in Kenya.

    (6 marks)

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    2 marks each for any 3: providing education through Muslim schools/madrasas; offering healthcare through hospitals and clinics; distributing zakat and relief to the poor and disaster victims; representing and advocating for Muslim interests; promoting peace and interfaith harmony; supporting orphans and the needy. Accept valid contributions.

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