Islamiyat · May / June 2023 · Paper 22 · Question 1

Describe their teaching about what Muslims believe.

Mark according to the marking grid for AO1 – Knowledge given on page 4. Answers may include some of the following ideas, but all valid material must be credited.

Reporting corruption, for example electricity theft or bribes being paid to attain jobs or cheating in a classroom are a few examples to show how the teachings given in the Hadith can be acted upon.

Another way of acting upon the teachings given in the Hadith is by writing to newspapers about issues that need to be addressed. Always speaking the truth is a simple yet recommended action.

The teachings of this Hadith can be put into action by responding to the needs of those in need. Examples of how this could be done should be given. A Muslim must never take pleasure in another’s misfortune and must be willing to come to the aid of Muslims and humanity at large. If you see someone struggling, be it financially, emotionally or spiritually, you must offer help, support and guidance. Even wishing others well is an implementation of this Hadith.

The way to put the teachings of this Hadith into action is by living modestly in one’s daily life as only then can we live our lives according to the teachings of Islam. This can be done when our speech, dress, manner and attitude towards life is humble and simple.

Modesty is a shield against immorality, lowering one’s gaze in the presence of the opposite sex is one way of putting into practice the teaching of this Hadith. Another way of putting the teachings of this Hadith into action is by remaining humble and acknowledging and knowing that God is the Master and Creator and giver of everything one possesses this humility will keep arrogance and pride at bay.

The teachings given in the Hadith can be put into action by every Muslim who wants to attain the status of a martyr by always being engaged in performing righteous deeds to attain God’s pleasure.

By fulfilling one’s obligation to God by being punctual with one’s prayers, fasting and fulfilling all the Pillars of Islam. After completing one’s religious obligations a Muslim should also be engaged in jihad fi sabil-illah, be it of the self, of the tongue or by any other means to support the cause of Islam and fellow beings in need, as by striving in the way of God one can attain the status of a martyr.

To summarise, the focus of a believer’s every action must be to earn God’s pleasure and remember Him at all times.