Islamiyat · Oct / Nov 2020 · Paper 21 · Question 1

Describe their teachings about what Muslims believe;

Some examples of how the teachings of the Hadith can be put into action are given in the Hadith itself. Candidates should not be using the text of the Hadith in the response they give for this part of the answer but use other examples to show the implementation of the teaching. Examples of what could be given are as follows:

Every Muslim should earn their living through halal means and should live within their means. No job should be looked down upon. Here the examples from the lives of past prophets and the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) could be cited to develop the answer. Many of them, including the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), worked as shepherds, which highlights the dignity of labour.

Candidates could give examples of putting into action the teachings of the Hadith from present times as well.

The best example of brotherhood was seen at the time of the Prophet (pbuh) between the Ansar and the Muhajirun. Candidates could give an account of the brotherhood practiced by them by way of an answer and say how it can be translated in the modern times by giving refuge to those escaping the tyranny or war in their countries, etc. The teaching that needs to be implemented is that Muslims should be aware of and willing to ease the sufferings of fellow Muslims around the world.

God’s bounty is so vast that He can fulfil the desires of each and every human being and still have limitless bounty left to distribute from. Bearing this in mind Muslims should wish the very best for their fellow Muslims in all aspects of life;

materially;

health wise;

in the increase of taqwa;

blessings of children, etc. The implementation of this Hadith also keeps envy at bay.