Choose any two of the following Hadiths, and: (i) مَنْ رَأَى مِنْكُمْ مُنكَراً فَلْيُغَيِّرْهُ بِيَدِهِ، فَإِنْ لَمْ 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 heart, and that is the weakest of faith. (ii) الدِّينُ النَّصِيحَةُ قُلْنَا: لِمَنْ؟ قَالَ: لِلهِ وَلِكِتَابِهِ، وَلرَسُولِهِ، وَلأَئِمَّةِ الْمُسْلِمِينَ وَعَامَّتِهِمْ. 'Religion is sincerity. We said: 'To whom?' The Prophet said: 'To Allah, his book, his Messenger, the leaders of the Muslims and to their common people.' (iii) الدُّنْيَا سِجْنُ الْمُؤْمِنِ وَجَنَّهُ الْكَافِرِ. The world is a believer's prison and the unbeliever's paradise. (iv) كُلُّ سُلَامَى مِنَ النَّاسِ عَلَيْهِ صَدَقَةٌ كُلَّ يَوْمٍ تَطْلُعُ فِيهِ الشَّمْسُ تَعْدِلُ بَيْنَ اثْنَيْنِ صَدَقَهُ؛ وَتُعِيْنُ الرَّجُلَ فِي دَابَّتِهِ فَتَحْمِلُهُ عَلَيْهَا أَوْ تَرْفَعُ لهُ عَلَيْهَا مَتَاعَهُ صَدَقَة ؛ وَالْكَلِمَةُ الطَّيِّبَةُ صَدَقَهُ؛ وَبِكُلِّ خَطْوَةٍ تَمْشِيهَا إلى الصَّلاةِ صَدَقَة ؛ وتميط الأذى عَنِ الطَّرِيقِ صَدَقَة. Every person's every joint must perform a charity every day the sun comes up: to act justly between two people is a charity; to help a man with his mount, lifting him onto it or hoisting up his belongings onto it is a charity; a good word is a charity; every step you take to prayers is a charity; and removing a harmful thing from the road is a charity.

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2016). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. Hadith 6 (i) [4] (a) The main teaching of this hadith is that Muslims must never allow evil to take place in any circumstance and if they see it happening they must do all that is in their power to stop it. If they are unable to do so for whatever reasons, they must speak out against it but never condone it and always deem it as an injustice. Some candidates may well highlight in their answer that once a person declares they are a Muslim they have to verify their faith through actions.
2. Hadith 1 (ii) [4] (a) The important teaching of this hadith is that Muslims must sincerely follow the teachings of Islam. Answers could be developed by candidates giving an insight into the elements of the hadith by saying that Muslims need to put their belief into action by sincerely following the five Pillars of Islam whilst being sensitive to the needs of other believers, and that they need to be loyal members of their community by trying to better the lot of those around them.
3. Hadith 19 (iii) [4] (a) This hadith is related to individual conduct and draws attention to how true believers resist the temptations of this world and endeavour to follow the righteous path, even if it is not the easy one. Reference to this world being an unbeliever's paradise could be explained by the candidates by perhaps saying that those who do not believe in the one God or the Day of Judgment live for the present without fear of accountability, so may not live a life prescribed by God.
4. Hadith 5 (iv) [4] (a) Social responsibility is the core teaching of this hadith. Muslims should care for the needs of others around them and everyday acts of kindness carry the reward of charity. Good answers will highlight the fact that charity does not only refer to giving financial aid to a needy person, but concern for fellow beings at all times is also deemed as charity.
5. Hadith 6 (i) [4] (b) Muslims must resist/fight evil however they can, with their hands, wealth, voice or thoughts. The fight against evil involves many methods and must never cease, and a Muslim must use every available just means to stop it. Examples could be given to develop the candidate's response.
6. Hadith 1 (ii) [4] (b) Here candidates could say that by following the teachings of Islam, Muslims can put into practice the teachings of this hadith. Answers could state that a good Muslim not only obeys the commands of the Qur'an and the Prophet but also works to maintain the good of the community and society at large. Examples of how this could be done could well be given to support the answer.
7. Hadith 19 (iii) [4] (b) By following the path prescribed by God and His Prophet (pbuh) and remembering one's accountability before God and thus walking on the path of righteousness is one way of putting the teaching of this hadith into action. Candidates could give examples of resisting temptations from the Prophet's life, e.g. when the Makkans offered him wealth and the hand of the fairest maiden in return for not preaching Islam, he refused. Examples from their own lives in response to this answer could also be given. All valid answers should be credited.
8. Hadith 5 (iv) [4] (b) In response to this part of the question, a range of answers could be given to show how the teachings of this hadith could be put into action. From enquiring after someone's health, to speaking a word of kindness to someone, to giving good and honest advice when one's opinion is sought, etc.