AHADITH FOR SPECIAL STUDY

(a) Describe their teachings about what Muslims believe;

(b) Explain how Muslims can put these teachings into action.

1. ‘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.’

(a) Teachings:
1. Muslims must follow the teachings of Islam.
2. The true Muslims are loyal to God, the Qur’an and the Holy Prophet (PBUH). Muslims must be loyal to
the basic teachings of Islam and sincerely follow the Five Pillars.
3. They are not only sensitive to the needs of other people but obey their leaders as loyal members of the
community.
4. The Holy Quran says; “O you who believe Obey Allah, and obey the messenger and those charged
with authority among you...” This means that obedience to Allah, the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and the
pious rulers is imperative.

(b) Actions:
1. Muslims can put the teachings of this Hadith into action by being obedient to Islam.
2. They should try to obey the Holy Qur’an and the Holy Prophet (PBUH) in their daily lives. Muslims
should base their personal lives on the teachings of Islam e.g. they should offer regular prayers and
should fast in Ramadan.
3. They should also respect their leaders as the Holy Prophet (PBUH) showed respect for the leaders of
his time when he wrote to bring them to Islam. Even though he did not accept their way, he wrote
kindly to ask them to become Muslims.
4. They should sincerely act to maintain the good of society e.g. they should take care of their
neighbours, guests and even strangers.

2. None of you believes until he wants for his brother what he wants for himself.

(a) Teachings:
1. Concern for the well-being of others is the basic teaching of this Hadith and is an important aspect of
faith.
2. Care for others is a sign of sincere belief and that belief is only sincere when put into action.
3. A part of a Muslim’s faith is to work for the good of others as the Holy Prophet (PBUH) has said: ‘You
cannot enter Paradise unless you are believers and you cannot be true believers unless there is
mutual love between you’.
4. This Hadith, therefore, teaches understanding and respect for others i.e. Social justice.

(b) Actions:
1. Muslims should always respond to the need of others. Care for others is a basic part of faith for which
Muslims will be rewarded.
2. By following this Hadith we should be sympathetic towards the less fortunate e.g. in case of any
natural catastrophe like floods or earthquakes, we should understand the pain of victims and should
help them in their rehabilitation.
 3. This will be in accordance with the Holy Prophet (PBUH)’s example when he created brotherhood
between the Ansar of Medina and Muhajirun of Makka.
4. Thus, it will create a harmonious and selfless society which will free from greed and egoism.

3. 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

(a) Teachings:
1. Belief in Allah and the last day is the foremost requisite of being a Muslim. This Hadith highlights three
important aspects of our lives.
2. First, to speak wisely, speak the truth, and speak kindly without taking sides. The Holy Prophet (PBUH)
stressed upon it in a number of other sayings: ‘A Muslim is he from whose tongue and hands Muslims
are safe’.
3. The second aspect is about living in a community and caring for one’s neighbours. The Holy Prophet
(PBUH) laid such a great emphasis on the rights of neighbor that the companions began to feel that the
neighbours would also be made rightful heirs to the property of the deceased.
4. The third aspect is of generosity and hospitality towards guests. Hence this Hadith emphasizes upon
the importance of the rights of others and our duties towards them.
(b) Actions:
1. Belief in Allah and the Last Day is an integral part of a Muslims belief. All Muslims must follow Allah’s
will as they are all accountable to Him.
2. They must refrain from idle talk or such conversation which may offend others e.g. they should neither
use abusive language nor indulge in backbiting etc.
3. They should also be kind and considerate to their neighbours e.g. we should avoid playing loud music
which may irritate our neighbours. Holy Prophet (PBUH) said “None of you truly believes until he
wants his brother what he wants for himself”.
4. Similarly, guests should be welcomed wholeheartedly and be served generously. Such acts will help to
create a polite and civilized society.

4. A man asked the Messenger of Allah (May Allah bless him and give him peace): Do you think if I perform
the obligatory prayers, fast in Ramadan, treat as lawful that which is lawful and treat as forbidden that
which is forbidden, and do nothing further, I shall enter paradise? He said: Yes.
(a) Teachings:
1. This Hadith very clearly outlines the basic requirements of being a good Muslim. One may do as much
as one can, to gain Allah’s pleasure, but it also shows that Allah does not burden mankind with the
impossible.
2. The importance of prayer and fasting are highlighted here as pillars of Islam.
3. Similarly Allah has laid down clear rules about lawful and unlawful and He expects Muslims to live
accordingly.
4. It is by following these basic Islamic principles that paradise can be attained and the Holy Prophet
(PBUH) in this Hadith confirms this.
5. In another Hadith the Holy Prophet (PBUH) assured an Arab that he would enter Paradise if he had
pure belief in Allah and followed the Pillars of Islam like prayer, fasting and zakat, which proves that
these are the pre requisite for the success in the Hereafter.
(b) Actions:
1. Muslims should always be obedient towards God by following the pillars of Islam like prayer and
fasting so that they should be blessed with paradise.
 2. However they should also be very careful about halal and haram e.g. they must avoid alcohol, gambling
and riba based transactions as such actions are strongly forbidden in Islam. Holy Quran says “Allah has
allowed trade but banned usury”.
3. They should live their lives by following the straight path shown by Allah through the Holy Quran and
the Sunnah of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
4. If they do this they’ll be surely successful in the Hereafter.

5. “Every persons 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 on to it or hoisting up his belonging on to it is a
charity; a good word is a charity; every step you take to prayer is a charity; and removing a harmful thing
from the road is a charity”.

(a) Teachings:
1. This Hadith highlights the importance of good deeds, no matter how great or small, towards ones fellow
beings.
2. Another aspect that is highlighted is Allah’s acceptance and the recognition of goodness on our part-He
sees the intention as well as the deeds.
3. Sadaqa not only means the giving of charity in money or goods to the poor and deserving but also
includes many charitable acts big or small which are usually ignored.
(b) Action:
1. Muslims should practice different acts of charity in their everyday life e.g. they should attend to the sick,
help the blind to cross the road and protect the children from the traffic rush.
2. Similarly if there is any conflict between our class fellows; instead of taking side of our friends, we should
act fairly.
3. Such acts will be blessed by Allah and will help to create a pious society as the Holy Prophet (PBUH) by his
own example showed how worship of Allah through prayer, fasting etc. and service to humanity (e.g. his
modesty, kindness, justice etc.) established an exemplary Muslim community.