Islamiyat · Oct / Nov 2025 · Paper 22 · Question 1

Describe their teachings about what Muslims believe.

Use the AO1 Levels of Response.

Hadith # 6

The main teaching given in this Hadith is to maintain peace in society whilst at the same time acknowledging the presence of evil and using lawful and peaceful measures to remove it or correct the issue. The focus of all action should be on the welfare and betterment of the community.

Hadith # 11

The set Hadith gives important teachings to Muslims on their obligations in the community and the rewards their fulfilment will earn them. It teaches Muslims to firstly care for and look after orphans and to look after and help the most vulnerable in society.

Kind treatment towards orphans is a moral duty of believers for which they are rewarded by God and earns them the closeness of the Prophet (pbuh) in Paradise.

Hadith # 15

Two of God’s oft repeated attributes are Rahman and Raheem. The Qur’an also repeatedly tells Muslims about God’s mercy and forgiveness. The teaching of this Hadith bearing the above in mind is asking believers to develop the traits of mercy and kindness, in their own personalities and to show compassion to all living things.

The rights of fellow beings are stressed upon by God Himself and to get His mercy believers must in turn be merciful to those around them.

Hadith # 7

The Hadith gives an important teaching to all Muslims stating that to achieve a distinctive position or to be ranked amongst the best of men a believer must always be engaged in God’s service with their person or property or wealth. The purpose of the engagement should always be to help make the community and the wider society pious and in its establishment, one must abide by the laws of God as taught to believers by the Prophet (pbuh).

Explain how Muslims can put these teachings into action.

Use the AO2 Levels of Response.

Hadith # 6

Some ways in which the teachings of the said Hadith can be put into action is by reporting corruption, e.g., electricity theft or bribes being paid to attain jobs or cheating in a classroom.

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.

All valid answers to be credited.

Hadith # 11

There are many ways in which the teaching of caring for orphans given in the Hadith can be put into practice. First, a Muslim can provide food, shelter and necessities to orphans. They could also adopt an orphan or make suitable arrangements for their safe living.

If the orphan’s father died leaving a debt it could be paid off by someone on behalf of the orphan or be exonerated by the lender.

If on the other hand an orphan is left with an inheritance it could be invested wisely on their behalf and be given back to them when they come of age. Offering emotional support and advice on various matters to orphans are other means of putting into action the teachings given in the Hadith. Hadith # 15

Muslims can put into action the teaching given in this Hadith by establishing brotherhood amongst themselves. This can be done by showing compassion to others, helping someone in their time of need be it emotional or financial, or caring for the sick.

The Prophet (pbuh) showed mercy to his enemies as well. He prayed for the people of Ta’if when they stoned him and forgave the Makkans at the time of the Conquest of Makka. Likewise, Muslims today can forgive those who wrong them.

Personal examples could be given here to expand on the answer. Hadith # 7

There are many ways in which the teachings of this Hadith can be put into action. A believer can strive in the way of God by worshipping Him. By not only offering the obligatory five prayers but waking up to offer tahajjud, nafl prayers, etc.

One could offer to do voluntary work in the community to better the lot of those in need, e.g., by teaching basic literacy to some children who do not have the means/access to go to school.

Financially contributing to projects like building mosques, providing drinking water to areas where there are droughts, helping communities affected by conflict across the world are all ways by which we can strive in God’s way and attain His pleasure.