2058/22 · May/June 2026
Download PDFChoose any two of the following Hadiths. (i) ‘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.’ (ii) 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. (iii) 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. (iv) God will not show mercy to him who does not show mercy to others.
Describe their teachings about what Muslims believe.
Explain how Muslims can put these teachings into action.
Outline the two parts of a Hadith and the different categories of Hadith.
Discuss why so much importance is given to classifying authentic Hadiths. Give two reasons for your answer.
Give an account of the martyrdom of two of the following Rightly Guided Caliphs: • ‘Umar • ‘Uthman • ‘Ali.
The martyrdom of which Caliph impacted the Muslim community the most? Give reasons to support your answer.
Write an account of Muslim belief in the Oneness of God (tawhid) and what this belief includes.
Discuss the importance of tawhid being at the heart of Islam.
Write a detailed account of the two main festivals of Islam and how they are celebrated by Muslims across the world.
Why are Islamic festivals important to celebrate? Give reasons for your answer.