Mars 531 :Current Trends In Islamic Thought Question Paper
Mars 531 :Current Trends In Islamic Thought
Course:Master Of Arts In Religious Studies
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
Current trends in islamic thought (MARS 531) 3RD TRIMESTER 2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
END OF TRIMESTER EXAMINATION FOR
MASTER OF ARTS IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES, DECEMBER, 2012
UNIT TITLE : CURRENT TRENDS IN ISLAMIC THOUGHT
UNIT CODE : MARS 531
TIME: 3 HOURS
Instructions:
Answer one question in section A and two in section B.
All questions carry equal marks (20 marks)
SECTION A
Question One
Critically examine the social political and economic life in Arabia before Mohammed. State how those factors influenced his life and religion.
Question Two
Besides the Quran, there are two other books that guide Muslims in their faith. Discuss them.
SECTION B
Question Three
Critically examine the Meccan and the Medina Suras of the Quran stating their main differences.
Question Four
Discuss the four main sources of Islam.
Question Five
Expound on the five pillars of Islam.
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