Week 02 [Paper 02]

(a) Main Teachings : [2] marks

 Muslims believe that God has determined each individual’s livelihood (rizq) before their birth. The struggle is
about how a Muslim achieves that livelihood.
 Great emphasis is placed not only on lawful earnings in Islam but also on the dignity of labour. All kinds
of lawful works and hard labour are respected in Islamic community.
 Through this Hadith the Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) encourages Muslims to earn lawfully and through their
own hard work. It discourages reliance on others such as begging and also condemns all other unlawful
means of earning.
 Respect is not earned by how much one earns but how he earns it. Earnings that come through honest
hard work and blessed by Allah and no job is considered too lowly in Islam. Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H)
said, “One who earns his livelihood by hard work is a friend of Allah.”

(b) Action: [2] marks

 The teachings of this Hadith can be implemented by Muslims today by earning an honest living and
staying away from all sorts of corruption such as bribe, gambling, usury etc.
 Self-sufficiency is good for individual and society. Living within one’s means and being grateful to God
for His provision is the way to act upon the Hadith.
 All the Prophets earned their living by hard work and many of them worked as shepherds. Holy
Prophet (P.B.U.H) worked on the construction of the mosque. During the battle of Khandaq he
participated in the digging the trench.
 This action of the Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H)is a lesson to Muslims today, not to look down on any honest
effort and by showing respect to honest and hardworking people especially the poor, for example the
domestic staff at school, guards, drivers etc

(a) Main teachings: [2] marks

 Caring for and fulfilling the needs of the less fortunate in society is compared to worship in this hadith
and the reward for doing this is comparable to performing jihad in the way of God.
 This Hadith clearly explains that human rights are as important as rights of Allah. Islam promotes social
justice and lays great stress on the welfare of the community at large.
 The two categories mention specifically in the Hadith is the widows and the poor but the teachings can
be applied to all vulnerable people in the community.
 Worship is not restricted to just prayers and fasting but cover every good deed. Believers who are
mindful of the needs of other are said to be as if they were engaged in constant worship of Allah. The
Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) once said to his wife, “O Aisha love the poor and let them come to you for help.
Allah will then surely take you near Him on the day of Judgment”
(b) Action: [2] marks
 The way to fulfill the instructions given in the Hadith is to live one’s life in the world with consciousness
of the needs and plight of fellow beings.
 Allah wants believers to worship Him by not just fulfilling the obligations of prayers and fasting but also
by being generous helpful and considerate towards His creations.
 They can do this by providing resources for the poor by helping in the establishment of social housing for
the homeless, providing healthcare to those who do not have access to it and supporting the widows and
orphans etc. so that no one is left behind and all get a fair chance in life.
 Even small tasks to assist another are considered as Ibadah in Islam and are rewarded. It has been said
that Hazrat Abu Bakr used to milk the goats of an old widow who lived at a distance from Madina to help
her with her chores.

(a)Main Teachings (2 Marks)

 The teaching given in this Hadith to all Muslims is to care for the orphans, to show compassion for them and
to protect them.
 Prophet (P.B.U.H) has promised that those who care for and look after orphans, will find themselves close to
him in paradise.
 Prophet (P.B.U.H) being an orphan himself, was not only sensitive to the plight of orphans but shows great
sensitivity and continuously reminded his followers to take special care of them.
 Allah too has instructed Muslims to treat orphans with humility and kindness, “Treat not the orphan with
harshness.” (93:9). Orphans are the responsibility of the entire Muslim community and their care is a moral
duty of all Muslims for which the Almighty will reward them.
(b)Action (2 marks)
 The teachings of the Hadith can be put into action in several ways. A Muslim can provide food, shelter, and
financial assistance to orphans. If the orphan’s father was in debt then another Muslim can pay it off on
behalf of the orphan.
 In the case of orphans where they have been left with an inheritance, their assets should be protected and
returned to them when they attain maturity.
 When it comes to orphan girls, a Muslim should make arrangements for their marriages with best matching
persons and should generously donate towards their dowries.
 Once the Prophet (P.B.U.H) found an orphan who was crying and he consoled him by asking, “Would you
not like Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) to be your father and Aisha to be you mother?”

(a ) Main Teachings: [2 marks]

 This Hadith specifically signifies the responsibilities of Muslim rulers. They should devote their energies to
the general welfare and prosperity of their subjects.
 They should treat the people with kindness, gentleness, and justice to win their hearts.
 In this Hadith, the Prophet(pbuh) ordered his companions to cooperate with the people they were sent to
rule over, and not to be dictators over them, and to govern with kindness.
  This Hadith carries the broader instruction to impart religious instruction to the people with gentleness so
that they are more inclined towards the faith and gain religious knowledge. Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H)
said, “The best rulers are those whom you love, and they love you.”
(b) Action [2] marks
 All those in a position of authority should remember the ultimate authority lies with Allah alone and their
governance should be treated as a trust from Him.
 Muslim governments, in particular, should always be fair in their actions and should base their authority on
Islamic principles and kindness and tolerance of other faiths.
 Even when religious instruction is being given it should not be done in a manner where it becomes
overwhelming for the individual.
 It has been reported that the man once complained to the Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) that Muadh ibn
Jabal recited long surahs in prayers which caused the plaintiff hardship as he did manual work all day and by
night, he was tired. Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) then asked Muadh to recite short surahs when leading
the prayers, and said to him thrice, “O Muadh you are putting the people to trials.”

(a) Teaching [2 Marks]

 This Hadith emphasizes for Muslims the importance of reading the Quran and understanding its meanings.
 Quran is the primary source of Islamic teachings and should never be neglected. In order to get true benefit
from it, a Muslim required to establish a strong relationship with the Quran by reciting it, memorizing it, and
above all understanding its teachings and living by them.
 The link with tethered camels has been made in this Hadith to show that just as the desert Bedouin tied the
fore feet of his camel to stop it from straying, the Quran keeps Muslims from going astray.
 Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) said, “Allah does not listen so attentively, as He listens to the recitation of
the holy Quran.”
(b) Action: [2] Marks
 To keep their faith strong and to stay on the path of righteousness, Muslims must continually keep the teachings
of the Quran fresh in their mind by reading a small portion of it every day, and by understanding its teachings
and putting them into practice.
 The Quran by daily reading keeps Muslims from losing their bearings and benefits them in their daily lives,
bringing them abundant blessing and spiritual development.
 Prophet pbuh used to recite the Quran every year during the month of Ramadan. He also encouraged his
companions for learning and teaching the Quran.
 In the month of Ramadan Tarawih prayers should be performed for the recitation of Quran . Regular recitation
of Quran keeps once close to Allah.

(a) Teachings 2 marks

 At the heart of Islamic teaching is mercy and kindness which can be practiced by all Muslims. This hadith
teaches us manners of conduct in business transactions.
 Allah wants His servants to act kindly and show mercy in all aspects of their life, including all business and
financial dealings.
  The guidance this Hadith gives is that honesty, fairness, and kindness should be the guiding principles of
every business transaction. The Quran too gives clear instruction to Muslims on how trade should be
conducted: “Give full measure when you measure and weight with a balance that is straight.” (17:35).
 Mercy shown to fellow beings is rewarded by Allah Himself. Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) supplicated for
the welfare of the one who was considerate and sympathetic towards the borrower, and who carried out his
dealings with justice and fairness.
(b) Action: [2] Marks
 Conducting all trade and financial dealings fairly and honestly, showing respite to a debtor when asking for one’s
money back, ensuring that there’s no delay in the repayment of debts and not selling substandard products not
keeping unfair margins of profit , and conducting legitimate business are some of the ways in which a Muslim
can put into practice the teachings of this Hadith.
 Prophet pbuh was very honest and truthful, he conducted business in Syria with such honesty that he returned
from the trade expedition with an amount of profit larger than usual. Hazrat Khadija married him due to his
honesty and trustworthiness.
 It is said about Hazrat Usman that he used give more in measure and weights when selling commodities, and
even paid more than the asking price of the commodity he bought, saying that Allah not only fulfilled his needs
but gave him more than he needed.

(a) Main teaching: [2] marks

 Two of God’s most quoted attributes are Rahman and Raheem. The Qur’an also repeatedly tells Muslims
about God’s mercy and forgiveness.
 The teaching of this hadith for Muslims is to develop the qualities of kindness and mercy in their
personalities, by show compassion to overlook their minor faults. Prophet (P.B.U.H) said, “He who is devoid
of mercy is devoid of all good.”
 The rights of fellow Muslims have been stressed upon by both Allah and His Prophet. A Muslim’s treatment
by Allah depends on how he treats others.
 Allah will reward Muslims for Showing compassion and mercy to His creation. That those who do not
practice mercy simply deprive themselves of Allah’s mercy is the clear teaching given by the Prophet
Muhammad (P.B.U.H).
(b) Action: [2] Marks
 Muslims can practise the teaching of this Hadith in their daily lives by doing small acts of kindness every day.
Helping a blind man cross the road, feeding a hungry person, giving directions to a traveller, forgiving the
mistake of a fellow being are all examples of how mercy can be practised..
 All Muslims are part of one community and should profess brotherhood towards each other and all
humankind, which will be looked upon favorably by Allah.
 The Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) showed mercy even to his enemies; example of his mercy is that at the
conquest of Makkah, he issued a general pardon to all those who had persecuted and tortured him and the
Muslims for ten years.
 Keeping these Muslims must show forgiveness to those who wrong them.