Frequently asked Questions
Q.1 What is meant by main teachings of hadis?
The candidate has to explain the hadis keeping in view what does this hadis say and demand from us.
Main teaching includes
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· Lessons
· Beliefs
Q.2 How many Ahadis are set in the paper and how many to attempt?
There are 4 Ahadis set in Question.1, paper 2 and the candidates have to attempt any two Ahadis.
There are 20 Ahadis total in the syllabus which are further classified into two parts:
i) individual responsibilities ii) communal responsibilities
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Q.3 Can we give reference in (a) part of the question?
Yes, you can give reference in part (a)
Q.4 How should we attempt (b) part of the question?
Part (b) question is totally understanding based and candidate has to answer it keeping in view how he will apply the main teachings of the hadis in his practical life. The candidate should be realist and positive in his approach while attempting this part.
Q.5 Is it necessary to give reference in part (b)?
Yes. Examiner is always looking for an answer of good understanding which also requires cross comparison or contrast. An appropriate reference or quote will definitely earn the candidate good score. Any example from the life of The Holy Prophet can also be given as reference.
Q.6 How many references should be given?
Minimum one and maximum two references should be given to make your answer worth scoring in the eyes of the examiner. Vague reference or reference given in isolation may not earn you any mark.
Q.7 In specimen paper, each part of the question carries [4] marks while we are taught it as of [2] marks.
Yes this is right. A candidate has to attempt two Ahadis out of four and the question is divided into two parts: (a) and (b). It means that the candidate has to attempt two (a) and two (b) parts. The examiner prefers to check both (a) parts together and both (b) parts together and he will award the marks out of [4]. So it is strongly recommended to the candidates to attempt both (a) parts together and both (b) parts together to facilitate the examiner in marking.
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Q.8 What should be the length of the answer?
There is no hard and fast rule for the prescribed length of the answer. Each part contains 2 marks and it should not be more than 5 lines: each line containing 8-10 words. Examiner will not mark the quantity but he is more inclined towards the quality of the work.
