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ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

(THE HOLY QUR’AN)
Paper 1
July/August 2022
2½ hours

WESTERN JOINT MOCK EXAMINATIONS

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education
ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
(THE HOLY QUR’AN)
Paper 1
2 Hours 30 Minutes

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
Answer any four questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Any additional question(s) answered will not be marked.

©2022 Western Joint Mock Examinations

1. All earlier revealed books were revealed to their recipients at once, why then was the
Qur’an revealed in bits? (25 marks)

2. “The protection and preservation of the Quran from corruption has largely been
Divine.” Discuss. (25 marks)

3. With evidence from the Quran, discuss the Concept of Shirik in worship. (25 marks)

4. How different are the worldly punishments from those of the Hereafter?
(25 marks)

5. “Qadar and Free will are too controversial that different groups of Muslims disagreed
about them.” Discuss the above statement in relation to the different theologians.
(25 marks)

6. “.......... And marry women of your choice, two or three or four but if you fear that you
shall not be able to deal justly (with them) then marry only one .............” Q 4: 3. In
light of the above verses;

(a) Explain the importance of polygamy to Muslims. (10 marks)

(b) How have the present Muslims abused this concept? (15 marks)

7. Under what circumstances is a Muslim permitted to engage in Jihad? (25 marks)

8. (a) Explain the causes of inequality in society. (10 marks)

(b) Under which canons did the Qur’an curb inequalities in the society? (15 marks)

9. “Although Ribbah has been hailed as an economic revolution, Islam takes it as an

economic disaster in society.” Discuss. (25 marks)

10. Explain the teachings of the Qur’an as regards to the proper administration of political
justice. (25 marks)

11. (a) Discuss the themes of Surat Al-Fatiha and show their relevance to man.

(b) What lessons can a Muslim of today derive from the study of this Surah?

12. Surat Al Tin (95) discusses the nature of man in relation to his characteristics and
salvation.

(a) Justify this statement. (13 marks)

(b) How important is the Surah to Muslims? (13 marks)

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