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Islamic Law And Muslim Institutions Question Paper

Islamic Law And Muslim Institutions

Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2007

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2006/2007
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
ARTS AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (ARTS)
ARE 318: ISLAMIC LAW AND MUSLIM INSTITUTIONS
DATE: Wednesday
71h February,2007
TIME: 8.00 a.m. -10.00 a.m.
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any THREE Questions. At least ONE from each Section.
Q1.
Exemplify the argument that: "al-ijma as a source of Sharia derive its authority
from Quran and Hadith".
Q2.
(a)
Examine the main phases of the development of the Sharia from prophetic
period to 19th Century A.D.
(b)
Highlight the basic qualifications of Mujtahid (Kadhi).
Q3.
Discuss the background, development and persistence of one of the following
schools of law:-
(a)
Hanafi School of Law
(b)
Maliki School of Law
SECTION II
4.
Using relevant examples discuss the Islamic principles of trade and commerce.
5.
Drawing examples from the Quran and Hadith examine the Islamic teachings on
marriage and family life.
6.
"Islam provides basic principles of governance to leaders at all levels in the
society". Discuss.