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ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION
(History of Islam)
Paper 1
Jul/Aug 2019
2 Hours

MUKONO EXAMINATION COUNCIL


Uganda Certificate of Education
ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
(History of Islam)
Paper 1
2 Hours

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Answer four questions choosing at least ONE from each section.

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SECTION A

PRE – ISLAMIC ARABIA AND THE EARLY LIFE OF PROPHET MOHAMMAD (P.B.U.H)

1. (a) Explain the economic life of Arabs during the Jahiliyya period. (13 marks)

(b) How un fair was their trade / economic activity to the lower class? (12 marks)

2. (a) Describe the difficulties that young Mohammad (P.B.U.H) experienced. (13 marks)

(b) Explain how he overcame the above difficulties. (12 marks)

3. (a) Give an account of the Prophet’s (P.B.U.H) journey and ascention to heaven 62IAD.
(15 marks)
(b) What role did the above visit play in advancing Islam? (10 marks)
4. (a) Explain the factors which led to the 63OAD event in the History of Islam. (13marks)
(b) Show the Significance of the event in the History of Islam. (12 marks)

SECTION B
(CALIPHATE PERIOD / ORTHODOX CALIPHATE)
5. (a) Explain how Abubaker ascended to power. (13 marks)
(b) What lesson can Muslims learn from the way he was elected. (12 marks)
6. (a) Explain the reforms made by Caliph Umar in the Judiciary sector. (13 marks)
(b) Show the impact of improving Judiciary to the Muslim Community. (12 marks)
7. (a) What were the accusations brought against Caliph Uthuman by his enemies?
(13 marks)
(b) Show how he managed to overcome them. (12 marks)
8. Explain the factors behind the four year of political unrest during Ali’s time. (25 marks)

SECTION C
(ISLAM IN UGANDA)
9. Explain how the coming of Islam changed the people of Uganda. (25 marks)
10. (a) Give an account on how Islam entered Ankole (Western Uganda) (10 marks)

(b) Why did Islam spread at a slow pace in western region / Uganda? (15 marks)

11. (a) Explain why the Tabliq movement was formed. (10 marks)

(b) What are the ideas of the Tabliq sect in Uganda? (15 marks)

12. (a) Give the objectives for the formation of NAAM in Uganda. (12 marks)

(b) Explain the achievements of NAAM in Uganda. (13 marks)

End -

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