Choose any two of the following Hadiths, and: (i) مَنْ كَانَ يُؤْمِنُ بِاللَّهِ وَالْيَومِ الآخِرِ فَلْيَقُلْ خَيْراً أَوْ لِيَصْمُتْ، وَمَنْ كَانَ يُؤْمِنُ بِاللَّهِ وَالْيَوْمِ 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. (ii) الْحَيَاءُ لَا يُأْتِي إِلَّا بِخَيرٍ. Modesty produces nothing but good. (iii) مَنْ رَأَى مِنْكُمْ مُنكَراً فَلْيُغَيِّرْهُ بِيَدِهِ، فَإِنْ لمْ يَسْتَطِعْ فَبِلِسَانِهِ، فَإِنْ لَمْ يَسْتَطِعْ فَبِقَلْبِهِ، وَذَلِكَ أَضْعَفُ 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. (iv) إِنما مَثَلُ صَاحِبِ القرآن كَمَثَل صَاحِبِ الإبل المُعَقَلَةِ : إِنْ عَاهَدَ عَلَيْها أَمْسَكَهَا، وَإِنْ أَطلَقَهَا ذَهَبَت. 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.

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2015). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. (a) (i) The teachings of this Hadith, it could be said, which are the hallmarks of being a Muslim, are belief in God and the Last Day. Candidates could then stress upon the need to show care and generosity to others around them and they could give examples of a Muslim speaking kindly to others or not taking sides in disputes but being fair and seeing guests to the door etc. References to these or similar examples and even to other Hadiths will show that Islam promotes good will towards all humankind.
2. (b) (i) Muslims should be generous and kind to people around them could be given in the answer whilst better answers could discuss the meaning and importance of generosity with reference to other Hadiths like 'None of you believe...' Answers could also reflect upon how Muslims should hold others in high regard irrespective of their faith or position in life. Practical examples like refraining from idle talk etc. could be given in support of the answer.
3. (a) (ii) It could be said that the distinctive quality of Islam is modesty and that it is modesty that leads to good conduct and avoids wrong doings as it embraces the virtues of humility and charity. It could be further added that it helps develop a person's character and helps them to act to their true capabilities. A clear understanding from the candidate of what modesty is will help them get to the top level.
4. (b) (ii) When a Muslim acts modestly he will always think of others before himself and that in turn eliminates social problems and earns the individual the respect of others. Lowering ones gaze in the presence of the opposite sex is an oft repeated example but one which reflects the practical demonstration of how this Hadith can be put into action.
5. (a) (iii) The primary teaching of this Hadith is that a Muslim must never allow evil to take place and must endeavour to use every means available to him to stop it from happening. If he is unable to prevent it, then at the very least he must always condemn it.
6. (b) (iii) There are many ways in which evil can be resisted and a Muslim must use whatever means available to him to stop it. Examples from everyday life can be given to support the answer.
7. (a) (iv) Reading the Qur'an and understanding its teaching is very important for Muslims as that is the key to living a righteous life. Just as the Bedouins depended on their camels for their survival in the time of the Prophet (pbuh) a Muslim needs to hold on to the Qur'an and its teachings to attain the pleasure of their Lord.
8. (b) (iv) The teachings of this Hadith can be put into practice in several ways; one can recite the Qur'an, learn duas from it, memorise it, teach it to others and also by understanding its teachings and applying those teachings in one's daily life.