Describe the teachings of Hadis # 2 about what Muslims believe?
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Explanation:
Hadith No 2
None of you believes until he wants for his brother what he wants for himself.
Hadith No 8
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.’
Hadith No 10
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.
Hadith no 14
May God show mercy to a man who is kindly when he sells, when he buys, and when he demands his money back.
(i) Concern for the well being of others is an important aspect of faith and the core teaching
of this Hadith. Islam is a religion of social justice and asks its followers to practice their
faith by putting the values of social justice it teaches them into action. Belief can only be
sincere when putting into action and this Hadith is asking all Muslims to show sincere faith
by wanting the best for others.
(ii) This Hadith of the Prophet gives the important teaching that all those who live righteously
lives and spend their lives in the way of God will be regarded as martyrs. Martyrdom is
not just the prerogative of those who fight in the way of God on the battlefield but all
practicing Muslims engaged in mental or spiritual jihad are regarded as martyrs
according to the teaching of this Hadith and will be thus rewarded.
(iii) Islam strongly encourages its followers to care for the needs of others especially the
vulnerable in society. Candidates could go on to develop their answer by discussing the broader meaning of ibadah which includes the care of others and says that the teachings
of this Hadith promotes the concepts of social and economic welfare in society.
(iv) The basic teaching of this Hadith is that a Muslim must act kindly towards his fellows at
all times. God is the most merciful and He wants His creation to be gentle with others. To
get God’s mercy one has to be merciful towards others.