Read the following text passages then answer the questions which follow. Qur'an 17.35 Give full measure when ye measure, and weigh with a balance that is straight: that is the most fitting and the most advantageous in the final determination. Hadith 199 Hypocrites Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah () said, “There are three signs of a hypocrite: When he speaks, he lies; when he makes a promise, he breaks it; and when he is trusted, he betrays his trust." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2023). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. Islam encourages Muslims to act justly in every aspect of their lives.
2. Thus, it is of the utmost importance for traders to be honest.
3. They should give the full amount when they are measuring whatever it is they are selling (fabrics/curtains/planks) and if they weigh products on a scale, they should make sure that they use accurate weights, and give the full amount without decreasing anything.
4. Any act of dishonesty which leads one to take advantage of the other should be shun, as taught by the Prophet (pbuh) who once rebuked a seller for hiding rotten dates under the good ones.
5. It could also be said it is the duty of an Islamic government to supervise transactions in the markets and streets to see that exact measures and weights are being observed, to prevent their breach and violation by the force of law and to eradicate dishonesty in all commercial dealings and economic transactions.
6. By acting with honesty and justice a Muslim will have a good end in the hereafter (' akhirah).