KENYA JUNIOR SCHOOL EDUCATION ASSESSMENT
(KJSEA)
GRADE 9: IRE
CODE: 010 YEAR: 2025 TIME: 2 HOURS
Candidate’s Name: ___________________________________. Assessment Number:
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School Name: ________________________________________. School Code:
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Candidate’s Signature: ______________________________. Date:
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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
1. This paper consists of TWO sections: A and B.
2. Answer ALL questions in Section A and B.
3. All answers MUST be written in the spaces provided.
4. Candidates should check the question paper to ascertain that all the pages are printed
as indicated and that no questions are missing.
5. Candidates should answer the questions in English.
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SECTION A: (20 MARKS)
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SECTION A: (20 MARKS)
(Answer all questions)
1. Which of the following best explains the 7. What was the main reason behind the
meaning of Shahadah, the first pillar of migration of Muslims to Abyssinia during
Islam? the early days of Islam?
A. Fasting during the month of Ramadan A. To trade with the king
B. Bearing witness that there is no god but B. To escape persecution in Makkah
Allah and Muhammad is His messenger C. To search for knowledge
C. Giving out Zakat to the needy D. To conquer land
D. Performing pilgrimage to Makkah 8. Which of the following categories is NOT
2. A Grade 7 student is told that Allah has eligible to receive Zakat?
no partners or equals. This is an aspect A. The poor
of: B. Travelers in difficulty
A. Shirk B. Tawhid C. Taqwa D. C. Rich businessmen
Qadar D. Those in debt
3. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) encouraged 9. The Quran was revealed to Prophet
Muslims to greet each other with peace. Muhammad (PBUH) over how many years?
Which Islamic greeting fulfills this Sunnah? A. 10 years B. 15 years
A. Good morning C. 23 years D. 30 years
B. Peace be with you 10. Which one of the following best
C. As-Salamu Alaikum describes Akhlaq?
D. Hello friend A. Islamic beliefs
4. Which of the following is NOT a condition B. Good moral conduct and character
for one’s fasting to be valid? C. Islamic laws
A. Being a Muslim D. Acts of worship
B. Being of sound mind 11. The prayer offered between Maghrib
C. Intending to fast (Niyyah) and Isha during Ramadan is called:
D. Eating before sunset A. Qiyamul Layl
5. The Angel responsible for blowing the B. Salatul Witr
trumpet to signal the end of the world is: C. Tarawih
A. Israfil D. Salatul Janazah
B. Jibreel 12. Which of the following best
C. Malik demonstrates Birr al-Walidayn (kindness
D. Mikail to parents)?
6. Which Islamic act best demonstrates A. Raising one’s voice at parents
Ihsan (excellence in worship)? B. Ignoring parents’ advice
A. Performing acts only when people are C. Caring for them in old age
watching D. Refusing to visit them
B. Worshiping Allah as though one sees 13. Which city became the first capital of
Him Islam after the Hijra?
C. Giving charity for recognition A. Makkah
D. Memorizing the Quran for fame B. Madinah
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C. Taif A. Surah Al-Baqarah B. Surah Al-Ikhlas
D. Jerusalem C. Surah Al-Fatiha D. Surah Yasin
14. The term Shura in Islam refers to: 18. Which act breaks one’s Wudu?
A. Patience A. Walking barefoot
B. Consultation B. Speaking loudly
C. Gratitude C. Deep sleep that makes one unaware
D. Fasting D. Touching clothes
15. Who was the first boy to accept Islam? 19. Which of the following best
A. Umar ibn al-Khattab demonstrates the importance of Hajj?
B. Abu Bakr As-Siddiq A. To learn new languages
C. Ali ibn Abi Talib B. To strengthen unity among Muslims
D. Uthman ibn Affan C. To gain business opportunities
16. Which of the following Islamic teachings D. To visit new places
promotes environmental conservation? 20. Which of the following best explains
A. Destroying trees for firewood why Muslims believe in Qadar?
B. Wasting water during Wudu A. To avoid working hard
C. Planting trees and avoiding wastage B. To know what others will do
D. Polluting rivers C. To accept that Allah controls all affairs
17. Which Surah is known as the “Mother of with wisdom
the Quran”? D. To predict the future
SECTION B: (80 MARKS)
(Answer all questions. Each question carries marks as indicated.)
21. A Grade 7 student asks why Muslims say “Bismillah” before eating.
a) Explain one reason why Muslims are encouraged to say “Bismillah” before starting an
activity. (2 marks)
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b) State two etiquettes of eating in Islam. (2 marks)
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22. Muslims are encouraged to learn and apply lessons from the Quran.
a) Explain two ways the Quran guides Muslims in solving modern problems. (4 marks)
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b) Briefly describe two methods used in the preservation of the Quran. (3 marks)
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23. Surah Al-Asr (Q 103) emphasizes the value of time.
a) State two teachings from this Surah. (2 marks)
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b) Give two ways a student can apply the lessons of Surah Al-Asr in their school life. (2
marks)
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c) Explain one reason why wasting time is discouraged in Islam. (2 marks)
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24. a) Define the term Sunnah. (2 marks)
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b) State two differences between Sunnah and Hadith. (2 marks)
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25. a) Give two reasons why Muslims are encouraged to follow Hadith. (4 marks)
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b) Provide one example of how Hadith explains the details of Salat. (3 marks)
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26. a) State two negative effects of gossip and slander in a school environment. (2
marks)
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b) Explain two Islamic teachings that discourage gossip. (4 marks)
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c) Suggest one way students can avoid gossiping. (2 marks)
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27. a) List any three pillars of Iman apart from belief in Allah and His angels. (3 marks)
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b) Explain briefly what is meant by “Belief in the Day of Judgment.” (2 marks)
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28. a) Explain two lessons Muslims learn from the story of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) when he
was commanded to sacrifice his son. (4 marks)
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b) State one way Muslims today commemorate this event. (1 mark)
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29. A Grade 8 class is discussing the relationship between Islam and science.
a) Mention two contributions of Muslim scholars in medicine or astronomy. (2 marks)
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b) Explain how the search for knowledge is encouraged in Islam. (3 marks)
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30. a) State two conditions that make Zakat obligatory on a Muslim. (2 marks)
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b) Give one difference between Zakat and Sadaqah. (2 marks)
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31. a) Mention two benefits of performing congregational prayers (Salatul Jama’ah). (2
marks)
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b) Explain one reason why Friday prayer (Jumu’ah) is given special importance. (2 marks)
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32. a) Define Tawbah. (2 marks)
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b) State two conditions for the acceptance of Tawbah. (2 marks)
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c) Give one example of how Tawbah benefits an individual’s character. (2 marks)
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33. a) Mention two examples of good manners that Muslims should show to neighbors. (2
marks)
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b) State one Hadith that emphasizes good treatment of neighbors. (2 marks)
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34. a) Give two reasons why patience (Sabr) is important in a Muslim’s life. (4 marks)
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b) State one Quranic verse that encourages patience. (2 marks)
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35. Corruption is a major challenge in society today.
a) Explain two ways Islamic values can help fight corruption. (4 marks)
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b) Suggest two actions students can take to promote honesty in their school. (2 marks)
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36. a) Mention two rights of parents over their children in Islam. (2 marks)
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b) Give one right of children over their parents. (2 marks)
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37. a) State two conditions that must be met for a marriage to be valid in Islam. (2
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b) Mention one right of a wife over her husband. (2 marks)
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38. a) State two roles of Islamic leaders (Imams/Sheikhs) in guiding their communities.
(2 marks)
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b) Give two reasons why Muslims should obey their leaders in lawful matters. (2 marks)
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39. a) Name two reasons why the Hijra to Madinah was important in Islamic history. (2
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b) Mention one event that took place after the Hijra. (2 marks)
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40. a) State two reasons why Islam spread along the East African coast. (2 marks)
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b) Mention one contribution of Islam to the culture of coastal communities. (2 marks)
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