Read the selection of scripture. Find out where the scripture originated. You will need to find a find out where the scripture originated(you will need to find an encycl article for this part). Use quotes from your sources. 

 
An-Nawawi's Forty Hadiths

You can read the text here:

http://www.40hadith.com/40hadith_en.htm

Where does this scripture originate? When were these sayings collected? What religion considers it sacred? Summarize the reading: are there consistent themes in the selection? Pick out two of the sayings which grab your attention. Why do these stand out for you?