Islamiyat · May / June 2025 · 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 6. Use AO1 Levels of Response

Hadith #19

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).

Staying away from forbidden foods and drinks (all intoxicants), living modestly by e.g., lowering one’s gaze in the company of the opposite sex, earning a living honestly, not taking interest on our savings, are some ways in which the teachings of the Hadith can be acted upon.

Hadith #13

Every Muslim can put the teachings of this Hadith into action by reading a portion of the Qur’an every day. They can try to understand the teaching given in the verses they have read and understand the principles of their faith by understanding the Qur’an.

Recitation of the Qur’an keeps a believer spiritually connected to God. The teachings can also be put into practice by teaching the Qur’an and its recitation and meaning to others.

Hadith #12

The teachings of this Hadith can be put into action quite simply. Rulers and people in authority, e.g., parents and teachers, should remember that ultimate authority lies with God and that positions of authority should be considered as a trust from God and therefore they must always act justly and kindly towards those under their care and supervision. Examples of how this can be done could be given.

Ease in the practice of faith must also be allowed, as it will make people more inclined to sincerely follow their faith.

Candidates can develop the answer by giving examples.

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 believers live their 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 teaching of this Hadith into action is by remaining humble and acknowledging / knowing that God is the Master and Creator and giver of everything one possesses.