Islamiyat · Oct / Nov 2023 · Paper 21 · Question 1

Describe their teachings 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.

Muslims can put the teachings of this Hadith into action quite simply by living their lives according to the sharia and following the sunna of the Prophet (pbuh).

Fulfilling the Pillars of Islam with sincerity, staying away from forbidden foods and drinks (all intoxicants), living modestly, for example lowering one’s gaze in the company of the opposite sex, earning a living honestly and not taking interest on our earnings are some ways in which the teachings of the Hadith can be acted upon.

An example from the life of the Prophet (pbuh) or a Companion can be given to develop the answer.

Muslims can put the teachings of this Hadith into action by putting into practice the tenets of Islam and wholeheartedly accepting God as their Creator and Master. By saying the prescribed salat five times a day and fasting in the month of Ramadan they can put into practice the given teachings. Muslims could fulfil the last two obligations if they have the means to.

Keeping away from food and drink that God has prohibited, not taking interest and following the principles of Islamic finance, not giving or taking bribes etc. are other ways in which the teachings of the Hadith can be implemented. Personal examples can be given to develop the answer.

There are many ways in which the teaching of caring for orphans given in the Hadith can be put into practice.

Muslims can provide food, shelter and the basic necessities to orphans and their adoptive families. If the orphan has no one to look after them they could be adopted or suitable arrangements for their safe living could be made. If the orphan’s father died leaving a debt it could be paid off by someone on behalf of the orphan or exonerated by the lender. If on the other hand an orphan is left with an inheritance it should be invested wisely on their behalf and given back to them when they come of age.

Facilitating the marriage to suitable partners and funding wedding expenses are also ways of putting this Hadith into practice.

Offering emotional support and advice on various matters to orphans is another way of putting into action the teachings given in the Hadith.

The teachings given in this Hadith can be acted upon by fulfilling one’s role in society responsibly. By greeting others with a smile, removing a harmful thing from the path to prevent an accident, for example if you see a banana peel on the footpath that someone could slip on and hurt themselves remove it, and even that is considered a charity.

Giving good advice to someone or uniting two friends or siblings after an argument are also acts that can be seen as charity. Some other examples of how the teachings of this Hadith can be put into action are to feed the poor or to donate to orphanages.