Hadith 1 ‘Religion is sincerity.’ We said: ‘To whom?

’ The Prophet said: ‘To Allah, his Book, his

Messenger, the leaders of the Muslims and to their common people.

[a] The key word in this Hadith is nasihah, which means sincerity / advice. The teaching of this Hadith
is for Muslims to be sincere to Islam, in both belief and practice. This can be done only, as the Hadith
states, by showing sincerity to God, His Messenger, His Book, the leaders of the community and to the
common man. The teaching in this Hadith emphasises that all actions that are done by a Muslim must
be backed by sincere faith to seek the pleasure and rewards of God for them to be meaningful, which
will in turn leads to the true practice of Islam and to make their faith sincere. The Prophet (pbuh) in
another Hadith has said: “Indeed sincerity leads to piety and indeed piety leads to paradise.”

[b] Muslims can practise the teachings laid out in this Hadith by sincerely following the teachings of
Islam. Sincerity to God can be shown by believing in His Oneness and supremacy, by believing in the
finality of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), by sincerely practising the Pillars of Islam and by living one’s
life according to the guidance given in the Qur’an. Helping the leaders of one’s community / country to
establish a just society and caring

’Hadith 2 None of you believes until he wants for his brother what he wants for himself.

[a] ‘Believers are a single brotherhood’ (al-Hujurat, 49:10). God has established the bond of brotherhood
between Muslims and the Prophet (pbuh) has linked it to faith. Therefore, showing concern for others
and being a source of comfort to others is the important teaching of this Hadith and one cannot truly be
counted as a believer if Muslims cannot comfort/help their fellow believers especially the less fortunate
ones in society. The teaching of the Hadith has made care of others the obligation of faith.

[b] The teaching of this Hadith can be put into action by every Muslim by responding to the need of
others by: • Sending donations or clothing or other necessities to refugees who have been displaced
from their own countries on account of war or natural calamity • By providing warm clothing to those
who are without them in winter months, volunteering to work at food banks to provide hot meals or
food parcels to those in need are some other ways in which the Hadiths teachings could be put into
practice • Even wishing others well is an implementation of this Hadith. 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

Hadith 3 Let him who believes in Allah and the Last Day either speak good or keep silent and let him
who believes in Allah and the Last Day be generous to his neighbour and let him who believes in Allah
and the Last Day be generous to his guest.

[a] The Hadith mentions three kinds of action and before mentioning each action the Prophet (pbuh)
repeats the statement ‘Whosoever believes in Allah and the Last Day,’ thereby linking each of these
actions to one’s faith. It could be said that by one’s speech one can do much good or harm, and in this
Hadith the instruction is to use speech in a positive way. In another Hadith the Prophet (pbuh) has
linked faith directly with speech by saying, ‘A Muslim is he from whose tongue and hand other people
are safe,’ (Bukhari). Candidates need to clearly bring out the teaching and could refer to the other two
statemBy using one’s speech responsibly, for example, not backbiting, not using abusive language,
Muslims can put into practice the teachings of this Hadith. Candidates can develop answers by saying
that honouring one’s guests and fulfilling the needs of their neighbours are further examples of the
practice of the teaching given in the Hadith. ents made by the Prophet (pbuh) in the Hadith to develop
their answer.

[b] Muslims can put these teachings into action by being obedient to God and by putting into practice
the Pillars. Fulfilling them with sincerity and on time, for example, offering prayer (salat) at the
prescribed time, fasting in the month of Ramadan and abstaining from what God has forbidden are
some ways of practicing this Hadith. Students can give personal examples to support their answer.

Hadith 4 A man asked the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and give him peace): Do you think
that if I perform the obligatory prayers, fast in Ramadan, treat as lawful that which is lawful and treat
as forbidden that which is forbidden, and do nothing further, I shall enter paradise? He said: Yes.

[a] The teaching given in this Hadith is that the minimum requirement for attaining paradise is the
fulfilment of the Five Pillars, and even from these five the last two, alms-giving (zakat) and Hajj are
obligatory on only those who have the means to fulfil them. Abiding by what God has made permissible
and refraining from the forbidden is the only other condition that needs to be fulfilled to enter Paradise.
Islam is a simple religion to follow, and the given teaching is telling Muslims not to over burden
themselves or others with optional ibadah and self sacrifice, but to do what they comfortably can in
order to gain extra rewards from God.

[b]

Hadith 5 Every person’s every joint must perform a charity every day the sun comes up: to act justly
between two people is a charity; to help a man with his mount, lifting him onto it or hoisting up his
belongings onto it is a charity; a good word is a charity; every step you take to prayers is a charity; and
removing a harmful thing from the road is a charity.

[a] This Hadith teaches the Muslims the broader meaning of charity. It is not only financially that
someone can be helped but charity can be practised by every Muslim in a variety of ways as is shown in
the examples given in this Hadith. Every Muslim must try to be charitable and earn God’s pleasure and
mercy through their deeds by being a source of comfort and help to others. Candidates should not
simply write down the examples given in the Hadith but express the teaching that it is the small
everyday acts of kindness that have been deemed as charity.

[b] By practising charity Muslims can put into action the teachings of this Hadith. Examples of this can be
removing say a banana peel from the pathway which may prevent someone from slipping, giving honest
advice when it is sought, donating to charitable organisations, holding fund raisers to raise money for
different charities, donating to food banks, the list is endless. Candidates are free to give other examples
and all valid responses need to be credited.

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The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and give him peace) said: ‘Whom do you count to be a
martyr among you?’ They said: O Messenger of Allah, whoever is killed in the way of Allah is a martyr.
He said: ‘In that case the martyrs of my community will be very few! He who is killed in the way of
Allah is a martyr, he who dies a natural death in the way of Allah is a martyr, he who dies in the
plague in the way of Allah is a martyr, he who dies of cholera in the way of Allah is a martyr

[a] The teaching given here is that God considers all those Muslims who live righteously with the
intention of gaining God’s pleasure and die in the process are considered as martyrs. God loves His
creation and is looking to reward all those who are obedient to Him. Candidates can develop their
answer further to say how this Hadith broadens the scope of martyrdom and discuss the different ways
given in the Hadith of how the status of martyr is achieved.

[b] A Muslim who wants to attain the status of a martyr must always be engaged in performing
righteous deeds to attain God’s pleasure. This could be done by: • working honestly and supporting
those in need • by looking after the environment • by fulfilling all the Pillars of Islam Also, by being
engaged in jihad fi sabhi-illah and keeping one’s faith during trials and sufferings will enable Muslims to
gain the status of a martyr.

Hadith 9 No one eats better food than that which he eats out of the work of his hand.

[a] Muslims believe that God has determined each individual’s earnings (rizq) before their birth. The
struggle is about how a Muslim achieves that rizq. Great emphasis is placed on earning lawfully and on
dignity of labour. Through the teaching of this Hadith the Prophet (pbuh) is encouraging Muslims to
work hard and honestly to earn their livelihood. The Hadith discourages reliance on others and unlawful
earnings. An underlying message of the Hadith is that it is not how much you earn but how you earn it
which is important.

[b] Muslims today can follow the example of the Prophet (pbuh) and that of other prophets who all
worked for their livelihood, many as shepherds, which highlights the dignity of labour. Unlawful means
of earning should be shunned, and Muslims today should work honestly and live within their means.

Hadith 10 One who manages the affairs of the widow and the poor man is like the one who exerts
himself in the way of Allah, or the one who stands for prayer in the night or fasts in the day

[a] Islam lays great stress on the welfare of the community as a whole. It encourages the believers to
fulfil the needs of the vulnerable in society who would struggle without help. Widows and the poor are
specifically mentioned in the Hadith, but the broader teaching is to help all people who may be
vulnerable. An important teaching given in the Hadith is that worship is not restricted to just physical
acts of worship but cover every good deed for which each Muslim will be rewarded.

[b] Providing resources for the poor and free healthcare, supporting widows and orphans so that no one
is left behind and ensuring all are given a fair chance in society, are some ways in which the teaching of
this Hadith can be practiced. Candidates can further develop their answers. One way in which they can
do so is by giving examples from Islamic history or present times.
Hadith 11 ‘I and the man who brings up an orphan will be in paradise like this.’ And he pointed with
his two fingers, the index finger and the middle finger.

[a] The Prophet (pbuh) promises a great reward in this Hadith to those who care for orphans in their
own community and in the world at large. Being an orphan himself he understood the plight of orphans
and not only showed great care to them himself but instructed the umma to show kindness towards
them. The Qur’an too speaks of the good treatment of orphans in Sura 93:9 it is said, ‘Treat not the
orphan with harshness’

[b] Care for orphans can be shown in a variety of ways. A Muslim can provide them with food, shelter
and financial assistance. If the orphan’s father was in debt, the debt can be exonerated or marriages for
orphans of marriageable age could be arranged. Even good advice can be given to them if a person
cannot give support financially. Orphan’s property / business if they are young should be managed
honestly on their behalf to be handed back to them when they are older. Examples will help develop the
answer.

’Hadis 12 The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and give him peace) sent Abu Musa and
Mu’adh ibn Jabal to Yaman, and he sent each of them to govern a part. Then he said: ‘Be gentle and
do not be hard, and cause rejoicing and do not alienate.

[a] The Hadith specifically signifies the responsibilities of Muslim rulers and how they should work for
the welfare and prosperity of their people. Leaders in the Prophet’s time also performed the duties of
religious leaders and so the teaching in the Hadith has a broader meaning instructing that religious
instruction should be given with gentleness in order to make people more inclined towards the faith.

[b] All those in a position of authority should know that ultimate authority lies with God. Muslim
governments should be fair in their actions and should base their authority on Islamic principles.
Examples will help substantiate the answer

Hadith 13 He who studies the Qur’an is like the owner of tethered camels. If he attends to them, he
will keep hold of them, but if he lets them loose they will go away

[a] The Qur’an is a book of guidance and a source of all Islamic teaching and should never be neglected.
Reading and understanding of the Qur’an has been emphasised in this Hadith. The example of tethered
camels has been given to show the strong relationship a Muslim should have with the Qur’an if this
relationship is weakened then a Muslim could go astray

[b] By establishing a strong relationship with the Qur’an all Muslims can practice this Hadith. Reading a
small portion of the Qur’an daily, understanding and implementing the teachings given in it, teaching
others to read and understand the Qur’an are all ways to practice the Hadith.

Hadith 14 May God show mercy to a man who is kindly when he sells, when he buys, and when he
demands his money back.

[a] At the heart of Islamic teaching is mercy and kindness which can be practiced by all Muslims. God has
enjoined Muslims to show kindness and mercy in all aspects of life including trade. The instruction in this
Hadith clearly tells believers that honesty, fairness, and kindness should be the guiding principles of
every business transaction. The Prophet (pbuh) would instruct his Companions to be lenient and gentle
towards the borrower.

[b] By conducting all trade and financial dealings honestly and fairly and by giving respite to a debtor
when asking for one’s money back are a few ways of putting into practice the teaching given in the
Hadith. Not selling substandard goods and keeping high margins are other ways in which this Hadith
could be put into action. Examples from the past or present day could be given.

Hadith 15 God will not show mercy to him who does not show mercy to others

[a] Rights of fellow beings have been stressed upon by both God and His Messenger (pbuh). This Hadith
clearly instructs all Muslims to show compassion to those around them in order to gain God’s mercy and
compassion. Two of God’s attributes are Rahman and Rahim and His mercy is evident in all the blessings
we see in this world. The clear teaching in this Hadith is that God wants humankind to be compassionate
in their dealings with each other and that He will deprive those of His mercy who are devoid of it in this
world.

[b] Muslims can practise the teaching of this Hadith in their daily lives by being compassionate and
merciful. Feeding a homeless person or forgiving the mistakes of a fellow being are two examples of
how compassion and mercy can be practised. The Prophet (pbuh) showed the people of Ta’if and Makka
great mercy by forgiving them despite their harsh treatment of him. Candidates can give examples of
compassion and mercy being shown from their own lives or present times

Hadith 16 The believers are like a single man; if his eye is affected, he is affected, and if his head is
affected, he is all affected.

[a] This Hadith focuses on the concept of brotherhood in Islam. Muslims are joined together in
brotherhood by their common faith. The example of the human body is given in the Hadith to show that
just as the head is the command centre and vital to humans, brotherhood is essential to Muslims and
holds them together. Islam promotes unity amongst Muslims and wants to see them defend the blood,
honour and property of their fellow Muslims and feel the pain of one another and help each other in
difficult times

[b] The teachings given in this Hadith can be practised by Muslims being aware of the sufferings of
fellow Muslims and humanity at large. When today Muslims of one country are in distress or are being
oppressed their pain should be felt by the entire Muslim community (umma) who should do whatever is
in their power to alleviate the sufferings of their brothers in faith.

Hadis 17 Modesty produces nothing but good.

[a] Modesty helps to create a morally pious and respectful society as by being modest, a believer does
not seek to promote his/her position or rights but works towards the creation of a peaceful society. The
Prophet (pbuh) makes it a condition of faith that one considers others in the same way as one considers
oneself. Candidates can quote other Hadiths to develop their answer further.

[b] Modesty can be practised today by taking the moderate/middle path. A Muslim’s dress, mannerisms,
attitude towards life must not be extravagant or ostentatious, but instead be simple and humble. By
acknowledging God as the Master and the giver of all blessings, a Muslim can practice modesty as it is a
trait of a humble person. Other examples of modesty can be given by candidates and should be credited
where valid.

.Hadis 18

[a] The core teaching of this Hadith is that all those who believe in the Oneness of God will at some
point enter paradise. The obedient believer, free from sin will be amongst the first to enter paradise and
those with sins will join them after gaining Allah’s forgiveness or be in the first group by His mercy.
Arrogance and pride, however, are deemed as the worst sin and associated with Iblis, who was expelled
from paradise and deprived of God’s forgiveness on account of his pride and arrogance. Muslims must
always remember that whatever they possess be it wealth, beauty, knowledge etc. is a gift from God
and they must at all times remain humble and seek God’s pleasure if they want to attain paradise.

[b] Muslims should resist giving place to pride in their hearts. They should follow the example of the
Prophet (pbuh) who despite being granted prophethood remained humble and upon assuming
leadership of Madina and even after the conquest of Makka never let pride enter his heart and
remained grateful to God. The Qur’an tells us that Iblis was thrown out of paradise for disobeying God’s
command. It was his pride that did not allow him to bow to Adam as he was asked to by God. Muslims
must therefore be watchful and make sure they do not give place to pride in their hearts and mind.

Hadith 19 The world is the believer’s prison and the unbeliever’s paradise

[a] The teaching given in this Hadith is for believers to treat the world as a temporary place and to
always remember that a person’s final dwelling is in the hereafter and that attaining Paradise should be
the goal of every Muslim. A believer therefore has to live life in this world despite its charms following
God’s commands and abiding by His restrictions. Those who do not believe in God or the hereafter, the
Hadith adds, live their life in self-gratification

[b] Following the laws of God and the practice of the Prophet (pbuh) should be the way of life for
Muslims. By staying away from the forbidden foods and drinks. For example, eating lawful (halal) foods
although the environment you are in may be tempting you with other foods. By practicing modesty, for
example, lowering one’s gaze in the presence of the opposite gender. By earning lawfully. There are
many ways Muslims can put into practice the teachings of this Hadith. Examples can be given to develop
the answer

Hadith 20 God does not look at your forms and your possessions, but he looks at your hearts and your
deeds.

[a] In this Hadith the message to Muslims is that the relationship between God and His servant is based
on righteousness (taqwa) and the more taqwa a person has the closer he/she will be to God. Having
taqwa is a blessing from God and for it a person must be truly grateful to Him. Another important
teaching in this short Hadith is that actions which are seemingly good done without the right intentions
are meaningless. On the Day of Judgment hidden intentions will be judged along with outward deed

[b] A Muslims action must be based on sincerity. In all aspects of life, the intention behind every action
should be to gain the pleasure of God. If a Muslim helps financially towards building a mosque the
purpose should not be to be on the mosque committee but to build a place of worship in God’s name.
All valid examples given to support the practice of the Hadith should be credited.