Federal Public Service Commission

Islamic Studies / Comparative Religions

Competitive Examination-2020

The 2020 Islamiat paper strongly emphasizes the practical ethical teachings of Islam through the life of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and the early Islamic period. Topics such as tolerance, human rights, Jihad, the Madina Charter, and Islamic economic principles highlight Islam’s guidance for social justice, governance, and inter-human relations in contemporary society.


PART-I (MCQs)
Q1: Which Surah of Quran has Bismillah twice:
A: Al-Nahal | B: Al-Naml | C: Al-Ahzab | D: Al-Noor
Q2: Imam-e-Darul-Hijrah was a title of:
A: Imam Ahmad | B: Imam Malik | C: Imam Abu Hanifa | D: Imam Shafi
Q3: The shortest Surah of the Quran:
A: Surah Al-Rehman | B: Surah Al-Baqarah | C: Surah Al-Kausar | D: None of these
Q4: Number of Surahs with Huroof Muqattaat:
A: 2 Surahs | B: 9 Surahs | C: 19 Surahs | D: 29 Surahs
Q5: How many times did Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) performed Umrah:
A: One | B: Two | C: Three | D: Four
Q6: A verse of the Holy Quran indicates the name of:
A: Hazrat Zaid | B: Hazrat Umar | C: Hazrat Usman | D: Hazrat Abu Bakar
Q7: Jadul Anbiya is the name given to Prophet:
A: Prophet Adam Alaihis Salam | B: Prophet Ibrahim Alaihis Salam | C: Prophet Ismail Alaihis Salam | D: None of these
Q8: Number of verses that are considered abrogated by Shah Waliullah al-Dehlawi:
A: 5 | B: 6 | C: 20 | D: 10
Q9: First Mosque built by Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW):
A: Majlis-e-Aqsa | B: Majlis-e-Nabvi | C: Majlis-e-Quba | D: Majlis-e-Al-Haram
Q10: Who was the first Amir-ul-Hajj:
A: Hazrat Ali | B: Hazrat Umar | C: Hazrat Usman | D: Hazrat Abu Bakar
Q11: When Hajj was made compulsory:
A: 9th Hijri | B: 10th Hijri | C: 8th Hijri | D: 11th Hijri
Q12: Who was the author of World`s first Mathematics Textbook:
A: Omar Khayyam | B: Al-Khwarizmi | C: Al-Samawal | D: None of these
Q13: Who was the first Muslim Khalifa?
A: Hazrat Ali | B: Hazrat Usman | C: Hazrat Abu Bakr | D: Hazrat Umar
Q14: How many Prophets are mentioned by name in the Quran?
A: 18 | B: 25 | C: 40 | D: 28
Q15: Which Surah is called the "Heart of the Quran"?
A: Surah Yaseen | B: Surah Al-Ikhlas | C: Surah Rahman | D: Surah Al-Fatiha
Q16: Who is known as the "Seal of the Prophets"?
A: Prophet Musa | B: Prophet Eesa | C: Prophet Muhammad (SAW) | D: Prophet Ibrahim
Q17: Who compiled the first complete Quran into one book form?
A: Hazrat Ali | B: Hazrat Umar | C: Hazrat Usman | D: Hazrat Abu Bakar
Q18: Which Prophet is known for his ability to speak to animals?
A: Prophet Musa | B: Prophet Sulaiman | C: Prophet Yusuf | D: Prophet Dawood
Q19: What is the main theme of Surah Al-Fatiha?
A: Creation | B: Faith | C: Guidance | D: Punishment
Q20: What is the Arabic term for Islamic law?
A: Fiqa | B: Sunnah | C: Shariah | D: Hadith
PART-II (Subjective)

Question No. 2

Discuss the status and grade of “Tolerance and Forgivness” in the life of the Holly Prophet (PBUH).

Question No. 3

Write a comprehensive note on the bravery and juridical Wisdom of Hazrat Ali (R.A).

Question No. 4

“The last Sermon of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) is the basic document for awakening of conscious of mankind for human rights”. Discuss.

Question No. 5

Discuss in detail the principles and terms & conditions for “Jihad” in the light of Quran and Sunnah.

Question No. 6

Analyze the Madina Accord as a “Social Contract” in detail.

Question No. 7

“Islam teaches the lesson of human respect and dignity irrespective of colour, race and creed”. Discuss.

Question No. 8

“Islamic Financial and Economic system is the solution of the human financial problems”. Discuss.

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