G9 KJSEA 2025 KEY AREAS

GRADE 9 KJSEA 200+ PREDICTION QUESTIONS

ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

FOR MARKING SCHEMES CONTACT:

Mr Machuki- 0724333200

THIS GUIDE SHOWS YOU WHERE THE KJSEA

(GRADE 9 NATIONAL EXAMS) IRE QUESTIONS WILL
COME FROM IN THE SYLLABUS WITH UPTO 80%
ACCURACY.

THE MAIN OBJECTIVE OF THIS NON-

CONVENTIONAL REVISION GUIDE IS TO HELP
THE CANDIDATE AND THE TEACHER TO SAVE
VALUABLE TIME WHILE REVISING FOR THE
FORTH COMING NATIONAL EXAMS

For Marking Schemes and Similar KJSEA resources, Contact 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources

 2025
KJSEA
Key Areas

IRE PREDICTION
The purpose of this document is to provide a framework and mans of
illumination to guide the revision of IRE in preparation of learners for
the upcoming national exams.' Therefore, teachers should be keen to
look at the KJSEA 2025 KNEC Sample examination.

Confidential!!!

KENYA EDUCATORS CONSULTANCY

For Marking Schemes and Similar KJSEA resources, Contact 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources

1. Explain the meaning Ulam Al-Qur'an

2. Explain the form of the Qur'an from the time of revelation to date,

3. Munir has been asked by his teacher to provide any two reasons to prove that the Qur'an is a
miracle. State any two reasons that Munir may give?

4. Explain how the Qur'an is comprehensive in nature?

5. The Qur'an is a book of guidance. Which other name of the Qur'an is used to refer to it as a
book of guidance?

6. How was a prophet who was unlettered (Illiterate) able to grasp the message of a book such as
the Qur'an?

7. Munira a grade nine learner is preparing for a class presentation on the language of the Qur'an.
Give any two points that she is likely to include in her presentation

8. Elucidate two reasons why the Qur'an was revealed in the Arabic language

9. Shamsa is doing research on styles of the Qur'an. State any two points that Shamsa is likely to
come across.

10. State any three ways from which a surah may derive its name.

11. Name the surah that has no Bismilla in the Qur'an.

12. Which surah was the first to be revealed in the Qur'an?

13. Which is the first surah in the Qur'an.

14. Salim is studying the length of surahs of Qur'an. Which are the longest and shortest surahs
respectively?

15. Why does Allah use simile and metaphors in the Quran?

16. State any two teachings of surah Al-Gujarat

17. Mention one lesson that Muslims learn from surah Al-Hujurat

18. Name any three books of Hadith that are among Sahih Shittah

19. State one characteristic of Hadith sahih

20. Explain the meaning of Hadith Hassan

21. State any two characteristics of Hadith Dafi

For Marking Schemes and Similar KJSEA resources, Contact 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources

22. Give one reasons why Hadith have been classified.

23. Give one factor that necessitated the collection and compilation of Hadith during the period
of Tabin and Tabii Tabin

24. According to the Hadith on unity. Muslims are like?

25. The worst of false tales according to the es Hadith on avoidance ill motives is?

26. Which is the fifth pillars of Iman?

27. State the meaning of Ba'ath in relation to the events of the last day. (2mks)

28. The day of judgment is referred to as "Yaumul Mahshar" This means the same as?

29. While role playing about the day of judgement, Shaban received his records in the right hand.
Explain the impact of receiving records in the right hand.

30. Explain the meaning of intercession in relation to the day of judgement.

31. Explain two things that will happen on the ziarat. (2mks)

32. Musa a grade nine learner is preparing a chart on characteristics of paradise. Write down any
three points that Musa may consider. (3mks)

33. Mention any two significances of believing in the day of judgement.

34. While listening to an Islamic radio station, Zakaria, a grade nine learner heard the speaker
talking about the characteristics of hellfire. Write down any two characteristics that Zakaria may
have heard.

35. The belief in the power of Allah (S.W.T) is known as __

36. Explain the meaning of shariah in the life of a Muslim

37. Mention any two purposes of shariah in the life of a Muslim.

38. Muzammil's brother has joined the Ummah university to study Islamic shariah. Mention any
two relevance of shariah in the contemporary world.

39. Explain the two implications of Fardh acts to a Muslim.

40. Give the meaning of Fardh Kaifiya

41. Sunnah acts are attributed to

For Marking Schemes and Similar KJSEA resources, Contact 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources

42. Salim a grade nine learner likes performance sunnah acts. What do you think will happen to
him?

43. What will happen to Swaleh of a person who does not follow its procedure.

44. While performing Swaleh, Swaleh a grade nine learner realized that he had not performed
wudhu. What was the right course of action for him to take?

45. What happens to a person who avoids haram acts.

46. Zubeda a grade nine learner has been stealing from her parents for a long time but wishes to
repent and stop the habit. Mention any three conditions that she should fulfill before repenting.

47. Give one significance of Tawbah to Muslim

48. What should a female Muslim do when she speaks to the male?

49. Mention two ways through which Muslims can practice modesty

50. Mention any three ways through which a Muslim can practice contentment.

51. Ramla a grade nine learner is always contented with what Allah (S.W.T) has given her.
Mention two significances of observing contentment.

52. Mention any one teaching of Islam on trustworthiness

53. State any two ways in which a Muslim can practice trustworthiness

54. Muhammad a grade nine learner is a trustworthy person. Mention any three benefits of
observing trustworthiness.

55. Give two reasons why Islamic morality is significant

56. State any four acts that promote Islamic morality

57. Differentiate between adultery and fornication.

58. Mention any two effects of zina on the society.

59. Give any two reasons why zina is prohibited in Islam.

60. Maryam is married to a man who physically abuses her, Mention any two causes of domestic
violence

61. State any two effects of domestic violence.

For Marking Schemes and Similar KJSEA resources, Contact 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources

62. Zakariah has divorced his wife who is neither expectant nor in menopause. What will be the
duration of her Iddah?

63. Amina's husband has died. Amina has also discovered that she is pregnant. What will be
Amina's Iddah?

64. The only women who do not have Iddah are?

65. Give any two reasons why Iddah is observed in Islam

66. State one rule of Iddah.

67. State one significance of child custody in Islam

68. Marjan is married to four wives in keeping in with the sunnah of the prophet (p.b.u.h). give
two reasons why Marjan may have married four wives.

69. State one reason why prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h) married more than one wife

70. State one condition of polygamy in Islam.

71. Zubeir is studying on the rules of Jihad in Islam. Mention any two rules that he shall Come
across.

72. State one effect of terrorism in the society.

73. State the two main agents of the spread of Islam in Kenya

74. Explain how the defeat of the Portuguese led to the spread of Islam in central Kenya.

75. Give one reason why Muslim institutions are faced with financial problems.

76. During the I.R.E lesson, Mamush, a grade 9 learner learned that the holy Qur'an is a miracle.
Which of the following statements show that the Qur'an is a miracle?

A. It is perfect and free from any shortcomings

B. It was revealed in the Arabic language

C. It is the last book

D. It was revealed to the last prophet

77. Ramla a grade learner was asked by her teacher to give one reason why the Quran was
revealed in the Arabic language. Which of the following is one of the responses that Ramla may
have given?

For Marking Schemes and Similar KJSEA resources, Contact 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources

A. Arabic is a very beautiful language

B. The prophet to whom it was revealed was an Arab.

C. Allah loved Arabs more than other people

D. Arabic is spoken by most people in the whole world

78. Swaleh and his friends are discussing about the style of the Qur'an. Which one of the
following points are they likely to come up with?

A. Some surahs do not have meaning

B. All surahs carry one theme

C. Surahs are not arranged in the order of revelation

D. The surahs do not have a rhythm

79. Zuhura a grade 9 leaner has been tasked by her teacher to come up with a chart on the
teachings of surah Al-Hujurat. Which of the following will be one of the points she will include
in her chart?

A. Allah is one and has no partner

B. Muslims should avoid shirk

C. Do not walk on the earth with insolence

D. Do not call people by nick-names

80. While reading the holy Qur'an, Maimuna came across a surah that prohibits Muslims from
waking on the earth with insolence. Which of the following surah was he likely to have come
across?

A. Al-Hujurat B. Al-Luqman C. Al-Balad D. Al-Quraishi

81. While studying the Hadith, Ruqaya, a grade 9 learner came across the term Ulm Al Hadith.
Which of the following is the correct meaning of the term?

A. The collection of Hadith

B. The classification of Hadith

C.The sciences of Hadith

D. The types of Hadith

For Marking Schemes and Similar KJSEA resources, Contact 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources

82. Muhim is preparing a chart on the characteristics of Hadith sahih. Which of the following is
one of the characteristics of Hadith sahih?

A. It has a continuous chain of transmitters

B. It has some little defects

C. Some of the narrators have a defective memory

D. The Mahim is not logical

83. Three of the boxes below contains the classifications of Hadith. Which of the boxes does not
contain the classification of Hadith?

A. Hadith sahih

B. Hadith Hasan

C. Hadith sahih

D. Hadith Qudsi

84. The following are events that will take place on the Day of Judgement. Which of those
events will be the first one to take place?

A. Mahshahr (Assembly)

B. Baath (Resurrection)

C. Huk (lodgment)

D. Janna/Jahannam (Destiny)

85. Halima a grade 9 learner is studying on the characteristics of Hellfire. Which of the following
is not one of the characteristics of Hellfire that Halima is likely to come up withe

A. It has no comparison with any other fire on earth

B. It is forever and it cannot be put off

C. The fire has different colors

D. People will burn to ashes once and disappear

86. Shariah has different purposes in the life of a Muslim. Which of the following is not one of
the purposes of sharia?

For Marking Schemes and Similar KJSEA resources, Contact 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources

A. It protects the lives of all people regardless of race or status

B. It aims at achieving justice, fairness and mercy for all

C. It differentiates between a Muslim and a non-Muslim

D. It protects personal and communal wealth

87. Zaitun a grade 9 learner is writing notes on fardh acts in Islam. Which of the following acts is
fardh for a Muslim?

A. Performing the daily prayers

B. Putting on new clothes

C. Performing wudhu in the correct manner

D. Fasting on Mondays and Thursdays

88. Zamzam a grade 9 learner is preparing a PowerPoint presentation on the legal acts in Islam.
Which of the following acts refers to undesirable, unpleasant and disliked act?

A. Wajib B. Matruh C. Mubah D Batil

89. Ismail wants to repent to Allah for the evils he has committed in the past. Which of the
following is one of the conditions that Ismail must fulfil before asking for repentance?

A. He must resolve not to go back to the sin again

B. He must cry for one month

C. He must recite the holy Qur'an for one week

D. He must repent to the prophet first

90. State one way through which a Muslim can practice modesty

A. By quarrelling with his/her neighbor’s

B. By Wearing oversized clothes

C. By praying often

D. By lowering his/her gaze while walking

91. Three of the following are reasons why zina is prohibited in Islam. Which one is not?

For Marking Schemes and Similar KJSEA resources, Contact 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources

A. It is among grave sins in Islam the duration of her Iddah?

B. Zina leads to unwanted pregnancies

C. Zina leads to the birth of illegitimate children

D. Zina makes prostitutes to become rich

92. Which one of the following is one of the causes of domestic violence in the society?

A. Excessive use of make up by women

B. Giving birth to many children

C. Abandonment of religious duties like daily prayers by either of the spouse

D. Lack of safety of the physical environment

93. Maryam has lost her husband through a road accident. Which one of the following will be B.

A. Four months and ten days

B. Three months

C. Four months

D. Three months and ten days

94. Munira a grade 9 learner found her friends fighting on their way home from school. What
was the right course of action for her to take?

A. Call people for help

B. Separate them

C. Help the weaker one

D. Report them to the class teacher

95. Ramadhan a grade 9 learner is preparing flash cards with the names of the prophet's
daughters. Who among the following names will not appear on the flash cards?

A. Zainab

B. Ruqaya

C. Maimuna

For Marking Schemes and Similar KJSEA resources, Contact 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources

D. Fatma

96. Highlight five lessons that a Muslim can learn from surah Al-Hujurat (5 mks)

97. (a)Mujahid who is an I.R.E teacher at Tumaini Junior school wants to teach his learners on
the styles of the Qur'an. Mention five points that Mujahid may consider during his preparation (5
mks)

(b) Discuss five reasons why it is important for a Muslim to get married. (10marks)

98. Musailama, a grade 9 learner has been asked by his I.R.E teacher to prepare pocket boards on
the books of hadith that are known as Sahul shittah. Name any 5 of the Sahul shittah (10mks)

99. Sauda a grade 9 learner is preparing a group discussion on the significance of believing in
Qadar. Mention any five points that Salim is likely to come up with (5marks)

100. Jamal has a friend who has decided to become a Muslim and would like to perform the
daily prayers. Highlight any five condition that Jamal's friend must fulfill before his prayer is
accepted by Allah (5marks)

101. Describe any five effects of zina in the society (10marks)

102. State any five rules of Jihad according to the teachings of Islam (5marks)

103. Name any five consumer protection agencies in Kenya that helps in ensuring that
consumers are not exploited (5marks)

104. Grade 9 learners were discussing on the factors that led to the spread of Islam at the coast of
Kenya. Highlight any five factors they may have come up with (5marks)

105 a) Highlight factors that foster unity among Muslims (5marks)

b) Explain the solutions to the challenges facing Muslim institutions in Kenya (10marks)

For Marking Schemes and Similar KJSEA resources, Contact 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources