Choose any two of the following Hadiths, and: (i) مَنْ رَأَى مِنْكُمْ مُنكَرا فَلْيُغَيِّرْهُ بِيَدِهِ، فَإِنْ لَمْ يَسْتَطِعْ فَبِلِسَانِهِ، فَإِنْ لَمْ يَسْتَطِعْ فَبِقَلْبِهِ، وَذَلِكَ أضْعَفُ الإِيمَان. Whosoever of you sees an evil action, let him change it with his hand, and if he is not able to do so then with his tongue, and if he is not able to do so then with his heart, and that is the weakest of faith. (ii) أَنَا وَكَافِلُ الْيَتِيمِ فِي الْجَنَّةِ هَكَدًا . وَقَالَ بِأَصْبَعَيْهِ السَّبَّابَةِ وَالوُسْطَى. '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. (iii) الحَيَاءُ لَا يُأْتِي إلا بخير. Modesty produces nothing but good. (iv) مَنْ كَانَ يُؤْمِنُ بِاللَّهِ وَاليَومِ الآخِرِ فَلْيَقُلْ خَيْراً أَوْ لِيَصْمُتْ، وَمَنْ كَانَ يُؤْمِنُ بِاللَّهِ وَالْيَومِ الْآخِرِ فَلْيُكْرِمْ جَارَهُ، وَمَنْ كَانَ يُؤْمِنُ بِاللهِ وَالْيَومِ الآخِرِ فَلْيُكْرِمْ ضَيْفَهُ. 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.

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2014). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [4] 1(a)(i) This Hadith carries the clear instruction that evil must never be allowed to exist in society and that a Muslim must do all that is in his power to resist it. They should always stand against it in whatever way they can, if they are powerless to prevent it they must at the very least condemn it. Muslims must verify their faith through actions, is what should be brought out in the top level answers.
2. [4] 1(a)(ii) Looking after the vulnerable in society especially orphans is highly recommended in Islam. This Hadith promises the reward in the hereafter of being close to the Prophet in paradise to those who look after the needs of orphans in this world. The Prophet who was an orphan himself especially recommended Muslims to care for orphans.
3. [4] 1(a)(iii) Modesty leads to good conduct as it embraces the virtues of simplicity, humbleness and charity and hence prevents a person from wrong doings. Answers could also reflect on how it develops a person's character and that a modest person will be one with good values who will always act to the best of his/her abilities.
4. [4] 1(a)(iv) This Hadith gives a simple teaching that a person who believes in God and is conscious of his accountability before Him on the Day of Judgment will fulfil his worldly obligations with the view to please God. Good and kind conduct in the community is essential to being a good Muslim. Good behaviour should encompass both words and action of a Muslim.
5. [4] 1(b)(i) Evil needs to be fought against and stopped whenever and wherever it rears its ugly head. Muslims must persevere in their fight against evil however they can, with their hands or voices or even thoughts to bring about a positive change in society. Examples from everyday life, current events etc. could be cited by candidates to secure good marks.
6. [4] 1(b)(ii) Muslims can put the teachings of the Hadith into action by looking after orphans and this can be done in many ways, by adopting an orphan or supporting a charity that looks after orphans or by giving them the emotional support that they need and by offering them guidance or whatever assistance they may need. Examples from the Prophet's life or from everyday life can be given to support the answer.
7. [4] 1(b)(iii) A Muslim needs to practice modesty in all actions. From modesty springs concern for the well being of others which eliminates many social problems and evils from society. Here candidates could give examples of modesty bringing social cohesion in society. The oft repeated example of lowering one's gaze in the presence of the opposite sex beautifully explains how modesty is a shield against immorality.
8. [4] 1(b)(iv) Answers need to reflect the application of this Hadith in real terms not simply state that Muslims must look after their neighbours and guests and be kind to them. One way of showing how this Hadith can be applied to life is by referring to other relevant Hadiths e.g. None of you believes... Candidates could also say that Muslims should refrain from idle talk and that they must hold others in high regard irrespective of creed or faith or position for that matter and be of service to them.