Islamiyat · Oct / Nov 2021 · Paper 21 · Question 2

Referring to the set Hadiths write about the benefits to the community of following the Prophet’s guidance.

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Candidates may include some of the following information. All other relevant information must be credited.

In response to this question, candidates need to refer to the set Hadiths that have been set for special study. They can use Hadiths related to individual conduct and life in the community as there is a link between personal conduct and how that in turn impacts the community. In the answer, this link is important to be shown if Hadiths used are related to individual conduct. For example, if Hadith 9 is used, it teaches about earning from the labour of one’s hard work, but in turn will help create an honest community and that link should be brought out in answers.

Hadith 14 is teaching Muslims to be merciful and kind and honest in all trade dealings which helps the economy of the community and gains the Muslim the blessings and mercy of God. Hadith 15, 10, 11, 5, and 6 deal directly with Community life and can be used in the answer.

Why is the example of the Prophet (pbuh) important for Muslims today? Use the AO2 Marking Grid

Candidates may include some of the following information. All other relevant information must be credited.

Candidates could say in response to this question that the Prophet (pbuh) was the Messenger of God, the interpreter of the Qur’an and his life was based on the teachings of the Qur’an. Thus, for Muslims who aspired to gain God’s pleasure, he was the perfect role model to follow.

To create a fair and just society, Muslims must more than ever follow his example of tolerance, moderation, forgiveness in their daily lives.