Unity of Muslims

10 Grade 9 Religious Education (IRE) questions on Unity of Muslims, with worked marking schemes. 10 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   5 marks

   Suggest ways in which Muslim youth in a Kenyan school can promote unity among their fellow Muslims.

   (5 marks)

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   Any five (1 mk each): pray in congregation together; form and participate in Muslim student associations; avoid tribalism and discrimination; help one another in need; resolve conflicts peacefully; organise joint religious activities/study circles; respect differences of opinion; spread the greeting of Salaam; discourage backbiting and gossip. Total 5 marks.

2. Question 2

   1 mark

   During Friday prayer, worshippers from different tribes and backgrounds stand shoulder to shoulder in straight rows. Which value of the Muslim Ummah does this congregational arrangement most clearly express?

   A. Division along tribal lines

   B. Equality and brotherhood (Ukhuwah) regardless of race or status

   C. Competition for the front rows by the wealthy

   D. Separation of believers by nationality

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   At Friday prayer the imam reminds the congregation of Surah Aal-Imran (3:103): 'Hold firmly to the rope of Allah all together and do not be divided.' Which action by the community best reflects this teaching?

   A. Forming separate groups that refuse to greet one another over minor differences

   B. Standing together to support a needy family and resolving disputes peacefully

   C. Competing to show which mosque collects the most money

   D. Avoiding all other Muslims who are not from their tribe

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4. Question 4

   6 marks

   Explain the factors that promote unity among Muslims.

   (6 marks)

   Marking scheme

   Any six (1 mk each): belief in one God (Tawhid); following one Prophet (Muhammad SAW); one holy book (the Qur'an); facing one Qibla in prayer; congregational prayers (Jumu'ah/Idd); shared pillars of Islam e.g. Hajj brings all together; brotherhood (ukhuwah) taught in the Qur'an and Hadith; use of common terms/greetings (Salaam); Zakat linking rich and poor. Award 1 mk each up to 6.

5. Question 5

   6 marks

   Discuss the challenges that hinder the unity of Muslims in Kenya today.

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   A major threat to the unity of the Muslim Ummah is:

   A. Extremism and sectarianism

   B. Learning the Qur'an

   C. Celebrating Idd together

   D. Congregational prayer

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   Which of the following is a factor that promotes unity among Muslims?

   A. Shared belief in one God (Tawhid)

   B. Sectarian rivalry

   C. Tribalism

   D. Backbiting

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8. Question 8

   1 mark

   During Salah, Muslims all over the world face one common direction called the:

   A. Minbar

   B. Mihrab

   C. Safa

   D. Qibla

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   Which annual act of worship most clearly demonstrates the unity of Muslims from all nations gathering in one place?

   A. Zakat

   B. Aqiqah

   C. Hajj

   D. Sawm

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    The concept of the worldwide brotherhood/community of Muslims is referred to as the:

    A. Ummah

    B. Qabilah

    C. Khilafah

    D. Madhhab

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