Choose any two of the following Hadiths, and: (i) الْمُؤْمِنُونَ كَرَجُلٍ وَاحِدٍ، إِن اشْتَكَى عَيْنُهُ اشْتَكَى كُلُّهُ، وَإِن اشْتَكَى رَأْسُهُ اشْتَكَى كُلُّهُ. The believers are like a single man; if his eye is affected he is affected, and if his head is affected he is all affected. (ii) الدُّنْيَا سِجْنُ الْمُؤْمِنِ وَجَنَّةُ الْكَافِرِ. The world is the believer's prison and the unbeliever's paradise. (iii) السَّاعِي عَلَى الْأَرْمَلَةِ وَالْمِسْكِيْنِ كَالْمُجَاهِدِ فِي سَبِيلِ اللهِ ، أو القائمِ اللَّيْلَ الصَّائِمِ النَّهَارَ. One who manages the affairs of the widow and the poor man is like the one who exerts himself in the way of Allah, or the one who stands for prayer in the night or fasts in the day. (iv) كُلُّ سُلَامَى مِنَ النَّاسِ عَلَيْهِ صَدَقَةٌ كُلَّ يَوْمٍ تَطْلُعُ فِيهِ الشَّمْسُ : تَعْدِلُ بَيْنَ اثْنَيْنِ صَدَقَةٌ؛ وَتُعِيْنُ الرَّجُلَ فِي دَابَّتِهِ فَتَحْمِلُهُ عَلَيْهَا أَوْ تَرْفَعُ لَهُ عَلَيْهَا مَتَاعَهُ صَدَقة؛ وَالكَلِمَةُ الطَّيِّبَةُ صَدَقَهُ؛ وَبِكُلِّ خَطْوَةٍ تَمْشِيهَا إلى الصَّلاةِ صَدَقة؛ وتميط الأذى عن الطريق صدقة. 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 2017). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. 1(a)(i) Islam joins true believers in brotherhood by their common faith. This hadith focusses on how a true believer should feel the pain and suffering of their brothers/sisters and come to their aid. The hadith draws comparisons to the human body and teaches believers that just as the head is the command centre and thus vital to humans brotherhood is essential to all believers.
2. 1(a)(ii) This hadith is telling Muslims that in this world they have to live their lives bearing in mind what has been allowed to them and what is forbidden. And though at times they might find it restricting it is for their benefit. However, those who do not believe in the One God and the Day of Judgment live as they please and to them the charms of this world may seem like paradise. This world is temporary and if one lives one's life in a God conscious manner and righteously they will have everlasting joy in the akhira. The focus of this hadith is on individual conduct and how Muslims should always be mindful of their accountability to God.
3. 1(a)(iii) The teaching of this Hadith highlights the importance of caring for the vulnerable in society by comparing it to ibadah. Islam gives a lot of stress to looking after the needs of others in society and in this Hadith the Prophet (pbuh) has told Muslims that the rewards of caring for the vulnerable are comparable to fighting jihad in the way of God. Muslims must therefore always be conscious of the needs of others and be willing to help those who need it.
4. 1(a)(iv) To be charitable is not the prerogative of the rich alone. This Hadith teaches the Muslims the broader meaning of charity. It is not only financially that someone can be helped but charity can be practised by every Muslim as is shown in the examples given in this Hadith. Every Muslim must try to be charitable and earn God's pleasure and mercy through their deeds by being a source of comfort and help to others. Candidates should not simply write down the examples given in the Hadith but say that it is the small everyday acts of kindness that have been deemed as charity.
5. 1(b)(i) The suffering of a Muslim at all levels, in the family, in the community, in the country or even in the world should be felt by all other Muslims because Islam has joined all Muslims in brotherhood. Muslims should do everything in their power to aid their Muslim brothers at national and international level e.g. donating generously to the Syrian refugees, adopting an orphan child, giving asylum to their brothers from war torn countries is the responsibility of all Muslims. Examples of how by actions at local and international levels Muslim can practise the teaching of this Hadith will indicate a higher level of response.
6. 1(b)(ii) Living a God-conscious life, keeping away from the forbidden, practising the Pillars of Islam remembering one's accountability to the Creator and taking all action with that accountability in mind is how this Hadith's teaching can be practised. Islam does impose certain restrictions on its followers and expects obedience from the believers for which they are rewarded with paradise. Those who do not believe in the One God or Judgment Day can partake from the pleasures of this world as they choose for they don't fear their accountability before God. This Hadith reminds believers to act righteously and remember this world is temporary.
7. 1(b)(iii) Providing resources for the poor, supporting a widow, giving guidance to orphans are all meritorious deeds that are comparable to fighting jihad in the way of God. Muslims must always be ready to help other fellow beings at all levels and however they can. Examples will help reach a higher level of response.
8. 1(b)(iv) By practising charity Muslims can put into action the teachings of this Hadith. Examples of this can be removing say a banana peel from the pathway which may prevent someone from slipping, giving honest advice when it is sought, donating old clothes to charitable organisations, sharing one's iftaar with a poor person... the list is endless. Candidates are free to give other examples and all valid responses need to be credited.