Federal Public Service Commission

Islamic Studies / Comparative Religions

Competitive Examination-2016

The 2016 Islamiat paper focuses strongly on foundational Islamic concepts and their practical application in governance and society. Questions cover Islamic culture, the concept of Deen, prayer, and the political and administrative system in Islam, particularly during the Khilafat-e-Rashida. The paper also links Islamic teachings with contemporary challenges facing the Muslim world.

PART-I (MCQs)

1) Umm Al-Masakeen is the title of?

(a) Hazrat Umme Habibah | (b) Hazrat Zaynab bint Khuzayma | (c) Hazrat Umme Salamah | (d) Hazrat Maimoonah

2) Longest Surah of Quran?

(a) Al-Baqarah (the Cow) | (b) At-Taubah (the Repentance) | (c) Al-Mu’minun (the Believers) | (d) Al-Fat’h (the Victory)

3) Jewish tribe expelled from Medina after Badr?

(a) Banu Qurayza | (b) Banu Nadr | (c) The Banu Qaynuqa | (d) Banu Shutayba

4) Longest Ayah of Holy Quran is in which Surah?

(a) Al-Ma’arij (the Elevated Passages) | (b) Al-Haqqah (the Inevitable) | (c) Al-Baqarah (the Cow) | (d) At-Takwir (the Overthrowing)

5) Book Maliat Ka Islami Nizam written by

(a) Sayyad Abu Ul Hassan Ali Nadvi | (b) Khurshid Ahmed | (c) Dr. Israr Ahmed | (d) None of these

6) Sasanian family ruled the

(a) Cyprus | (b) Iran | (c) Tajikistan | (d) Azerbaijan

7) The total number of migrated people in second migration to Abyssinia was

(a) 15 | (b) 92 | (c) 110 | (d) 101

8) In Battle of Khaybar, Jew warrior Marhab was killed by?

(a) Hazrat Ali | (b) Hazrat Abdullah Ansaari | (c) Hazrat Muhammed ibn Maslamah | (d) Hazrat Ja’far ibn Abu Talib

9) Queen Saba was the ruler of?

(a) Egypt | (b) Syria | (c) Yamen | (d) Taif

10) Inventor of Dark room

(a) Ibn Ishaq al-Kindi | (b) Al-Hasan Ibn al-Haytham | (c) Ibn al-Nafis | (d) Avicenna

11) When was Battle of Khandaq fought?

(a) 6 AH | (b) 5 AH | (c) 7 AH | (d) None of these

12) Who was called as Abul Bashar e Sani?

(a). Hazrat Ibraheem (AS) | (b). Hazrat Shees (AS) | (c). Hazrat Noah (AS) | (d). Hazrat Uzair (AS)

13) Ghazwa ______ is named as Youm-ul-Furqan?

(a) Badr | (b) Tabuk | (c) Uhad | (d) None of these

14) Sihah Sitta is?

(a) As-Sirah Muslim Biography | (b) A Biography of the Prophet | (c) The Six Authentic Books of Hadith | (d) None of these

15) Invention of Omar Khayyám?

(a) Pin-Hole Camera | (b) Jalali calendar | (c) Chess | (d) None of these

16) Faith of reincarnation is found in?

(a) Buddhism | (b) Hinduism | (c) Taoism | (d) Zorastrianism

17) Secondary Source of Islamic law is?

(a) The Quran | (b) The Sunnah | (c) Ijma and Qiyas | (d) None of these

18) Journey of Miraj happened in?

(a) 621 AD | (b) 623 AD | (c) 624 AD | (d) None of these

19) The word “BAHEEJ” means?

(a) Night visitor | (b) Beautiful, Convivial | (c) Gentle, Soft, Delicate | (d) None of these

20) The word Rukhaa means?

(a) Soft breeze | (b) Dream | (c) Aspiring | (d) None of these

PART-II (Subjective)

Question No. 2

What is meant by culture and civilization? Describe the characteristics of Islamic culture.

Question No. 3

What is the difference between Deenand Religion? Describe the importance of Deen in human life with arguments.

Question No. 4

Describe the characteristics of Military strategist in the light of Sirah of Muhammad (PBUH) with arguments.

Question No. 5

Define the meaning of prayer and its different categories.Also describe the spiritual, moral and social impact of prayers.

Question No. 6

Highlight the concept of Public Administration in Islam.Explain the responsibilities of Civil Servants.

Question No. 7

Discuss the salient features of Islamic political system in the light of governance under pious Khilafat-i-Rashida.

Question No. 8

What are the contemporary challenges of Muslim world? Suggest its solutions in the light of Quran and Sunnah?

Download PDF