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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) God does not look at your forms and your possessions, but he looks at your hearts and your deeds. (iii) The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and give him peace) said: ‘Whom do you count to be a martyr among you?’ They said: O Messenger of Allah, whoever is killed in the way of Allah is a martyr. He said: ‘In that case the martyrs of my community will be very few! He who is killed in the way of Allah is a martyr, he who dies a natural death in the way of Allah is a martyr, he who dies in the plague in the way of Allah is a martyr, he who dies of cholera in the way of Allah is a martyr.’ (iv) ‘I and the man who brings up an orphan will be in paradise like this.’ And he pointed with his two fingers, the index finger and the middle finger.
Describe their teachings about what Muslims believe.
Explain how Muslims can put these teachings into action.
Using four of the set Hadiths, write about the different ways their teachings guide Muslims in their communal life.
In your opinion, what were the main benefits of preserving the Prophet (pbuh)’s guidance? Give reasons to support your answer.
Write an account of Abu Bakr’s accomplishments as caliph.
In your opinion, why was Abu Bakr chosen to be the first caliph of Islam? Give reasons to support your answer.
Describe the rites that are performed from the 8th to 12th of Dhu al-Hijjah during the annual pilgrimage (Hajj).
What is the importance for Muslims of performing sacrifice during Eid al-Adha?
Give an account of the First Article of Faith (tawhid), referring to the: • Oneness of God’s Lordship • Oneness of the worship of God • Oneness of God’s names and attributes.
How does Muslim belief in the Oneness of God influence their daily lives? Give reasons to support your answer.