Islamiyat · Oct / Nov 2024 · Paper 21 · Question 1

Choose any two of the following Hadiths.

Describe their teachings about what Muslims believe.

Mark according to the marking grid for AO1 – Knowledge on page 5. Answers may include some of the following ideas, but all valid material must be credited.

Hadith #17

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. This humility will keep arrogance and pride at bay as a modest person knows real power lies only with God.

Hadith #6

Reporting corruption such as electricity theft, bribes being paid to attain jobs or cheating in a classroom, are some examples to show how the teaching 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 Prophet (pbuh) said in another Hadith: ‘The best type of jihad is speaking a true word in front of a tyrant ruler’. We should not only help the victim of an injustice but also try to stop the one who is unjust from harming others.

Hadith #2

The teachings of this Hadith can be put into action by responding to the needs of those in need, e.g. sending donations, clothing or other necessities to refugees who have been displaced from their own countries on account of war or natural calamity.

Providing warm clothing to those who are without them in winter months, volunteering to work at food banks to provide hot meals, and sending food parcels to those in need, are some other ways in which the Hadith’s teachings could be put into practice.

Zakat funds could be given to Muslim charities to help other Muslims in need across the world. Even wishing others well is an implementation of this Hadith.

If you see someone struggling, be it financially, emotionally, or spiritually, you must offer help, support, and guidance.

Hadith #16

Muslims can put the teachings of this Hadith into action by being aware of the needs and sufferings of their fellow Muslims in the community and the wider world. For example, if someone in the community is widowed and struggling, her pain should be felt by her brothers and sisters in faith, and she should be helped financially or emotionally or both if needed. Her orphaned children should be given support and advice as needed.

If Muslims of another country are being oppressed, Muslim nations should come to their aid and send them relief packages or provide them with refuge in their countries. The ummah should do whatever is in their power to alleviate the suffering of their fellow Muslims.

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.