Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises Grade 8 IRE End of Term 1 2026 Exam with Marking Scheme.

  It is a Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) Islamic Religious Education (IRE) Formative Assessment (CKEAB 003) examination administered in March 2026.

  • Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Total Marks: 100
  • Number of Questions: 30 (20 Multiple Choice and 10 Structured Questions)
  • Marking Scheme: The marking scheme is included towards the end of the file.

  It covers the following topics:

  • The Qur’an: Methods of preservation during the Prophet’s time and today, divisions of the Qur’an (Juz’, Hizb, Manzil, Rukuu), and characteristics of Makkan and Madinan surahs.
  • Hadith: Development of Hadith, teaching methods used by the Prophet (S.A.W.), and specific teachings on accountability, intention, and choice of friends.
  • Pillars of Faith (Iman): The significance of Tawheed, types and effects of shirk, belief in revealed scriptures (Injil, Qur’an), and qualities of Ulul-Azm Prophets.
  • Devotional Acts (Ibadat): Performance and significance of various prayers (Tahajjud, Janaza, Istisqaa, Istikhara), types and importance of Saum (fasting), and rules regarding Zakat (Zakatul Maal vs. Zakatul Fitr).
  • Akhlaq (Moral Values): Islamic teachings on truthfulness, forgiveness, and the dangers and remedies for drug abuse.
  • Muamalat (Social Relations): Conditions and responsibilities in an Islamic marriage, and identifying halal versus haram sources of income.
  • History and Reform: Socio-religious reforms introduced by Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) and their relevance today.
• Category:

  Exams
• Level:

  Grade 8
• Subject:

  IRE

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