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The document discusses the relationship between the Quran, Hadith, and Ijma as sources of Islamic law. It provides past exam questions asking about these relationships and the examiner reports on student answers. The marking scheme provides a detailed description of each source and how they work together in developing Islamic law.

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PPQS - Quran and Hadith Relationship

The document discusses the relationship between the Quran, Hadith, and Ijma as sources of Islamic law. It provides past exam questions asking about these relationships and the examiner reports on student answers. The marking scheme provides a detailed description of each source and how they work together in developing Islamic law.

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‘Relationship of Quran and Hadith’

Part ‘a’ (10 marks Question)

Past Papers Questions, Examiner Report, and Marking Scheme

(a) Outline the relationship between the Hadith and the Qur’an as sources of Islamiclaw.
Give examples to support your answer. [10] 21-May/June-2018

(a) Write about the function of the Qur’an and Sunna as the two primary sources of
Islamic law. (10) 11– Oct Nov – 2017

(a) Describe the relationship of Hadiths with the Qur’an, giving examples of how Hadiths
are used in understanding God’s words. [10] 21 – Oct Nov –2016

(a) Describe how the Prophet’s Hadiths can be used together with the Qur’an to help
Muslims understand and practise their faith. [10 ] 21 – Oct Nov – 2015

Examiner Report

This was a straightforward question asking the candidate to outline the relationship between
the Qur’an and the Hadith. A good understanding of how the two work together was needed
and the answer needed to be backed up with examples of how the two complimented each
other and made Islamic law and helped in the practice of Islam.
Candidates who backed their answer with strong examples covering different aspects were
able to get the higher levels. The popular examples referred to were about Qur’an giving the
instruction to perform salat and the Hadith showing the method. Again areas like inheritance,
theft, adultery, performance of wudu and so many others could have been given and were
given by the well- prepared candidates. Candidates did well in this question.
‘Relationship of Quran and Hadith with Ijma
Part ‘a’ (10 marks Question)

Past Papers Question, Examiner Report and Marking Scheme

(a) Write about the Qur’an and Sunnah and how they are used with ijma’ in Islamic Law. [10]
May / June-2022

Examiner Report

Excellent responses demonstrated extensive knowledge of all three sources of law and their
mutual relationship in law making. These responses began with a definition of each source, its
validity in the Qur’an or Hadith, followed by good examples to show how these sources work
together to formulate new legislation. Reasonable responses focused more on the Qur’an and
sunnah, only briefly mentioning ijma’. Weak responses were characterized by a limited
knowledge of the topic. Answers were restricted to having general information about the Qur’an
and sunnah or Hadith without much reference to the question.

Marking Scheme

A comprehensive answer will provide an account of each of the three sources, what they are and
their role in Islamic Law and how they interact with each other.

The four sources of Islamic Law are the Qur’an, the Sunna, ijma’ and qiyas. For this answer candidates
have to focus on the first three only. The Qur’an is an authority in Islamic law; it is the word of God.
It is not questioned or contradicted by the other sources. It contains the main teachings and principles of
Islam by which Muslims should live. The Qur’an is protected by God therefore its words and rulings
cannot be changed until the end of time.

The Sunnah is the Prophet’s example and is recorded in the Hadith; these emphasize and expand on
verses in the Qur’an, for example, alms-giving (zakat). The Qur’an gives permission to follow the
Prophet (pbuh). The Hadith are used when the Qur’an is silent on a matter, for example, inheritance
given to a grandmother is not mentioned in the Qur’an, but comes from Hadith. The Hadith are important
because the Prophet (pbuh) was the final and perfect messenger to follow; the Hadith of Mu’adh ibn
Jabal reflects this. They are interlinked and are the two main (primary) sources. When neither of the
primary sources offers answers, then ijma’ can be used. This is used mainly for issues that did not arise
at the time of the Prophet (pbuh).

Ijma’ is the consensus of opinion of scholars. It has its basis in the Hadith: ‘My community will never
agree upon an error’. Some issues dealt with by ijma’, at the time of the caliphs, have been the
compiling of the Qur’an or the second call to prayer (adhan at Jum’a) and more recently, the
permissibility of IVF. Scholars meet and discuss new situations and decide on the issue, taking various
factors into consideration, mainly that the decision does not go against the Qur’an and Sunnah.

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