Outline the main teachings of the set Hadiths about the conduct of Muslims in communal life.

Mark scheme

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

1. [10] (a) Answers need to make references to relevant Hadiths and express their teachings in relation to living in a community. Good answers will quote and discuss Hadiths and reflect upon the general principles about communal living that are deduced from them, giving a clear picture of their teaching about relationships with others and communal life. Candidates could refer to Hadiths 2, 3, 5, 6, 11, 15 etc. and others from the set Hadiths that they feel may help them in answering the question competently. Good answers will quote and describe Hadiths and say how the Prophet's (pbuh) teachings give Muslims the knowledge of how to deal with others with care and humanity, how they tell Muslims about the right way of dealing with widows, orphans and the vulnerable in society, etc.
2. [4] (b) Here we are looking for an evaluative response from the candidate and as such all valid responses must be credited. Candidates could say e.g. that following the guidance of the Prophet (pbuh) on communal living improves the lives of all in society as selfishness is eliminated and a more caring and just society is created, etc.