Islamiyat · May / June 2026 · Paper 21 · Question 1

Describe their teachings about what Muslims believe.

Hadith # 2

Treating others with the compassion, kindness and generosity one would like for oneself is an important teaching of this Hadith. The desire for others to do well and prosper in all aspects of life keeps envy at bay and promotes brotherhood and love in the community, which is the essence of the teaching of the Hadith.

In this Hadith the Prophet (pbuh) asks Muslims to show concern for one another and to support others especially the less fortunate ones in their times of need.

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).

Hadith # 11

The teaching given in this Hadith is that Muslims should care for orphans, show them compassion and protect their rights. Muslims are encouraged to provide orphans with emotional and financial support and ensure that they are treated kindly and fairly.

Great reward has been promised to those who care for orphans, and the Prophet (pbuh) said that such people would be close to him in Paradise. Caring for orphans is therefore regarded as an important social and moral responsibility in Islam.

Hadith # 16

The focus of this Hadith is on the concept of brotherhood in Islam. It teaches Muslims about how to live together in a community and how to behave with one another with care and concern.

It stresses unity and brotherhood amongst Muslims by stating that, just as the brain is the command centre and vital to humans,

brotherhood is essential to Muslims as they are joined together in brotherhood by their common faith.

Explain how Muslims can put these teachings into action.

Hadith # 2

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

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.

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:

The teachings of the Hadith can be put into action in several ways. Firstly, a Muslim can provide food, clothing and shelter to the orphan. If the orphan’s father dies with a debt, it could be paid off by another Muslim.

The marriages of orphans can be arranged, with their consent, to appropriate suitors, and their wedding expenses can be paid for. Emotional support is another important way in which orphans can be helped.

Hadith # 16

The teaching given in the Hadith can be acted upon by being aware of the sufferings of fellow Muslims and by trying to alleviate it.

The best example of brotherhood is the one established by the Prophet (pbuh) between the Muhajireen and the Ansars. The Ansars were extremely generous and ready to share their possessions with their Muslim brothers.

Muslims today can help other Muslims suffering in war-torn countries by feeling their pain and helping them in whatever way possible. Outline the Prophet’s teachings and their