Using four of the set Hadiths, outline the Prophet's teachings about how a Muslim should conduct their personal life.

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2022). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [10] (a) Use AO1 Levels of Response.
2. [10] (a) For this answer candidates need to choose Hadiths from the syllabus that are related to the individual conduct of Muslims. Some of the Hadiths the candidates can refer to amongst others are: Hadiths 4,5,7,8,9,13 and 18.
3. [10] (a) The teachings of the Prophet (pbuh) positively impact a Muslim's character and give Muslims a code of conduct on how to live their lives that will be beneficial to them.
4. [10] (a) Hadith 4 tells the believer that attaining paradise is not a difficult goal.
5. [10] (a) The practice of this Hadith will make a believer righteous in his / her personal life and obedient to God.
6. [10] (a) A Muslim will follow the Pillars of Islam and stay away from the forbidden to achieve eternal bliss.
7. [10] (a) Hadith 7 states that the most excellent amongst men is one who strives in the way of God with his / her person and property.
8. [10] (a) The focus is on individual behaviour.
9. [10] (a) A Muslim has to make the best effort to use his / her person for good, whether it is by fulfilling the obligations of the Pillars or helping others or using one's money in the way of God.
10. [10] (a) Hadith 9 teaches a Muslim to earn lawfully and to live within one's means which will discourage a Muslim from earning unlawfully and by bribery etc. in their everyday lives.
11. [10] (a) Hadith 18 clearly states that arrogance is disliked by God and pride and arrogance lead to acts which in turn close the doors of heaven to a believer.
12. [10] (a) A person with true faith will always remain pious as he / she knows that everything one has comes from God and that pride is God's cloak not suited to a believer.
13. [4] (b) Use AO2 Levels of Response.
14. [4] (b) Candidates can say that by following the teachings given in the Hadiths society at large benefits.
15. [4] (b) When the Prophet's Hadiths are followed by Muslims evil, and wrongdoing is eradicated as everyone tries to live their lives as taught by the Prophet (pbuh) in accordance with God's teachings and earn the pleasure of God as well.
16. [4] (b) Brotherhood is established and the weak in society are cared for etc.
17. [4] (b) All valid responses that engage with the question and present reasoning that demonstrates their understanding should be credited according to the level of the quality of their response.