Federal Public Service Commission

Islamic Studies / Comparative Religions

Competitive Examination-2018

The 2018 Islamiat paper highlights both classical Islamic concepts and their relevance to modern society. Topics such as Ijtihad, self-purification, Zakat, and Islamic civilization emphasize foundational teachings, while questions on terrorism and responsibilities of civil servants connect Islamic principles with contemporary social and governance issues. The trend shows a balanced focus on ideology, ethics, and practical application of Islam.


PART-I (MCQs)
Q1: Fasatat-ul-Quran is the other name of Surah ________.
A. Surah Anfal | B. Surah Al-Muzammil | C. Surah al Tauba | D. Surah al Baqarah
Q2: After demise of Hazrat Khadija (RA), Prophet (PBUH) married with _____________.
A. Hazrat Maria (R.A) | B. Hazrat Safia (R.A) | C. Hazrat Sawda (R.A) | D. Hazrat Memoona (R.A)
Q3: Who suggested treatment of chicken pox?
A. Ibn Haitham | B. Al Razi | C. Ibn ali Sina | D. Dr Akash
Q4: What was the relation between Hazrat Mosa and Hazrat Shoib?
A. Brother | B. Father | C. Father in Law | D. Brother in Law
Q5: Hazrat Uthman (RA) was assassinated in _______ A.H.
A. 30 | B. 32 | C. 33 | D. 35
Q6: Hijrat of the Holy Prophet (SAW) is mentioned in Surah __________.
A. A’araf | B. HUD | C. Nuhu | D. Anfal
Q7: Masjid Quba is _____ away from Madina.
A. 2 miles | B. 2.5 miles | C. 3 miles | D. 3.1 miles
Q8: Nabi means ___________.
A. the person who tells good or bad | B. the person who threats | C. the one who gives news | D. the one who connects people with Allah
Q9: Who was the spoken or foster son of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?
A. Zaid Bin Haris (R.A) | B. Ibrahim | C. Qasim | D. All of these
Q10: Al-Itqan Fi Aloom al-Quran” was written by _______________.
A. Muhammad Asad | B. Allama shibli Noumani | C. Jalaluddin Suyuti | D. None of these
Q11: Hadith-e-Mashoor consists of a chain of citings by the ____ number of people.
A. one | B. two | C. three | D. four
Q12: Masaharat means ……….
A. A law of Shariah that forbids specific men from marrying specific women | B. Discussion | C. Importance of Marriage | D. None of these
Q13: What was the real name of Shah Waliullah?
A. Sheikh Sarhindi | B. Qutb-ud-Din | C. Mujaddid alf Sani | D. Shah Jamal
Q14: Which Surah of Holly Quran, the word “Khatam un Nabiyeen” is mentioned?
A. Surah Kahf | B. Surah Al Israa | C. Surah Al Furqan | D. Surah Al Ahzab
Q15: The Quran was collected under the auspices of committee of four senior ranking companions headed by ___________.
A. Hazrat Zayd ibn Thabit | B. Hazrat Ali | C. Hazrat Uthman | D. None of these
Q16: Norsi was movement in ___________.
A. Pakistan | B. Turkey | C. Malaysia | D. Iran
Q17: Who was the first writer of “Wahi” in Quraish?
A. Hazrat Abdul Rahman bin Auf (RA) | B. Hazrat Zaid bin Sabit (RA) | C. Hazrat Abdulla bin Zubair (RA) | D. Hazrat Ibn Masuod (RA)
Q18: Prayer offered at the time of Lunar eclipse is _________.
A. Chashat | B. Khasoof | C. Both | D. None of these
Q19: There were _________ soldiers of Kuffar during Ghazwa-e-Khandaq.
A. 1000 | B. 10000 | C. 12000 | D. 15000
Q20: Heads of Zakat are mentioned in Surah ___________.
A. Al-Tawba | B. HUD | C. Naml | D. Anfal
PART-II (Subjective)

Question No. 2

Define Ijtihad, also highlight its contemporary importance in the light of Islamic Fiqh.

Question No. 3

What is Self-purification and Ehsan? Explain it in the light of Quran and Sunnah, also describe its individual and collective impacts.

Question No. 4

Point out the motives of terrorism in Pakistan. How can the society get rid of terrorism?

Question No. 5

Highlight the responsibilities of civil servants in the light of Islamic teachings.

Question No. 6

Write a comprehensive note on Zakat system of Islam and its spiritual, moral and social impacts.

Question No. 7

Describe, in detail, the basic characteristics of Islamic civilization.

Question No. 8

The Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) is the prophet of peace and safety. Explain with arguments.

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