Islamic Studies Syllabus for CSS 2022
I. Introduction to Islam.
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Concept of Islam
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Importance of Din in Human
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Difference between Din and
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Distinctive Aspects of Islam
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Islamic Beliefs and its Impact on Individual & Society and the Fundamental of Islam
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Islamic Worships: Spiritual, Moral and Social
II. Study of Sirah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as a role model for:
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Individual
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Diplomat
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Educator
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Military Strategist
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and Peace Maker
III. Human Rights and Status of Woman in Islam.
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Human Rights and Status of Woman in Islam
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Dignity of Men and Women
IV. Islamic Civilization and Culture:
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Meanings and the Vital Elements
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Role of Civilization in Development of Human Personality and Community
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Characteristicts of Islamic Civilization (Tawhid, Self-purification, Dignity of Man, Equality, Social Justice, Moral Values, Tolerance, Rule of Law)
V. Islam and the World.
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Impact of Islamic Civilization on the West and Vice Versa
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The Role of Islam in the Modern World.
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Muslim World and the Contemporary Challenges
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The rise of Extremism.
VI. Public Administration and Governance in Islam
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Concept of Public Administration in Islam
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Quranic Guidance on Good Governance
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Concept of Governance and its Applications in the light of Qur’an, Sunnah and
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Governance Structure in Islam (Shura, Legislation, Sources of Islamic Law)
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Governance under Pious Khilafat
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Particular letters of Hazrat Umar (R.A) and Hazrat Ali (R.A) to different
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Responsibilities of Civil Servants
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System of Accountability (hisbah) in Islam
VII. Islamic Code of Life.
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Salient Features of Islamic System, Social System, Political System, Economic
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System, Judicial System, Administrative System,
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Procedure of Ijma and Ijtihad
Islamic Studies: CSS Past Papers Analysis
I. Introduction to Islam:
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Good combination of reason (intellect) and revelation can resolve today’s issues of humankind. (CSS 2014)
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Describe the importance and philosophy of Fasting (SAUM). Also explain its individual and collective benefits. (CSS 2014 & 2013)
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Define the doctrine of Roza (fast) and explain how to achieve the goals of mutual co-operation and collective justice besides the purification of individual soul through the application of this doctrine. (CSS 2014 & 2007)
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The entire faith in prophet hood is unacceptable without faith in finality of prophethood. Discuss in the light of Quran & Sunnah. (CSS 2015)
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Highlight the importance of Zakat and prove that economic stability of a society can be ensured through its effective implementation. (CSS 2015)
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Argue for supremacy of Wahi (revelation) as the solution of Human problems against other sources of human knowledge. (CSS 2015)
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What is the difference between Deen and Religion? Describe the importance of Deen in human life with arguments. (CSS 2016)
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Define the meaning of prayer and its different categories. Also describe the spiritual, moral and social impact of prayers. (CSS 2016)
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Who are entitled to receive Zakat according to the Quran? Elucidating social impact of Zakat, clarify how can poverty be alleviated with its distribution in Islamic Society? (CSS 2017)
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Write a comprehensive note on Zakat system of Islam and its spiritual, moral and social impacts. (CSS 2018)
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Define Tauheed. What is its impact on individual life and the society? Elaborate. (CSS 2019)
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Write a comprehensive note on Hajj (the pilgrimage) and its spiritual, moral and social impacts. (CSS 2019)
II. Study of Seerah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as a role model:
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Describe the Islamic concept of peace in the light of Quran & Sunnah. (CSS 2014)
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What is difference between Jihad and Fasaad (Hostility)? Discuss the probabilities of practical application of Quranic concept of Jihad in current international scenario. (CSS 2015)
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Describe the characteristics of Military strategist in the light of Seerah of Muhammad (PBUH) with arguments. (CSS 2016)
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Elucidate how the Prophet of Islam (Peace be upon him) exemplified him as the greatest peace maker in the world by making reconciliation with pagans, Jews and Christians? (CSS 2017)
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The Holy Prophet (PBUH) is the prophet of peace and safety. Explain with arguments. (CSS 2018)
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Give a general estimate of the Holy Prophet’s (PBUH) character in the battle fields as a commander. (CSS 2019)
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Discuss the status and grade of “Tolerance and Forgiveness” in the life of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). (CSS 2020)
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Discuss in detail the principles and terms and conditions for “Jihad” in the light of Quran and Sunnah. (CSS 2020)
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Analyze the Madina Accord as a “Social Contract” in detail. (CSS 2020)
III. Human rights and status of women in Islam:
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Give a comparative review on the role of women in Islam and Modern Society. (CSS 2014)
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Write a comprehensive note on the right of inheritance granted to women by Islam. (CSS 2017)
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Describe the rights of women in Islam in context of current wave of the feminist movement. (CSS 2019)
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“The last Sermon of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) is the basic document for awakening of conscious of mankind for human rights”. Discuss. (CSS 2020)
IV. Islamic civilization & culture:
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Describe the status and aim of Islamic Ummah in the light of انتم الا علوں ان کنتم مومنین. (CSS 2014)
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Explain the concept & Structure of Muslim Ummah & give suggestions for its revival. (CSS 2015)
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What is meant by culture and civilization? Describe the characteristics of Islamic culture. (CSS 2016)
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Explain the concept of self-purification in the light of the Qur’ān and Sunnah and its impact on society. (CSS 2017)
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What is Self-purification and Ehsan? Explain it in the light of Quran and Sunnah, also describe its individual and collective impacts. (CSS 2018)
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Describe, in detail, the basic characteristics of Islamic civilization. (CSS 2018)
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Throw light in detail on the moral values system of Islam as a significant feature of Islamic civilization. (CSS 2019)
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Islam teaches the lesson of human respect and dignity irrespective of colour, race and creed. Discuss. (CSS 2020)
V. Islam and the world:
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Stability of modern society depends upon a strong family system in the light of Islamic principles, Discuss. (CSS 2015)
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Give a comparison of Islamic ideology and modern western thought about present trends of individuality. (CSS 2015)
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What are the contemporary challenges of Muslim world? Suggest its solutions in the light of Quran and Sunnah. (CSS 2016)
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Enumerate the reasons of extremism in Pakistan and suggest solutions to eradicate it in the light of Islamic teachings. (CSS 2017)
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Point out the motives of terrorism in Pakistan. How can the society get rid of terrorism? (CSS 2018)
VI. Public Administration in Islam:
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Describe the wisdom of gradual revelation of Qur’an for Islamic Law. (CSS 2014)
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Write a comprehensive note on the importance of Sunnah in interpretation & legislation. (CSS 2015)
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Highlight the concept of Public Administration in Islam. Explain the responsibilities of Civil Servants. (CSS 2016)
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How were the Rightly-guided Caliphs elected? To what extent their system of government be regarded as democratic? (CSS 2017)
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Highlight the responsibilities of civil servants in the light of Islamic teachings. (CSS 2018)
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Is extremism a challenge to Islam? Discuss in the context of contemporary challenges faced by Muslim Ummah. (CSS 2019)
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Write a comprehensive note on the bravery and juridical Wisdom of Hazrat Ali (R.A) (CSS 2020)
VII. Islamic code of life:
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Discuss the possibilities of an Islamic state under the present political system of democracy. (CSS 2014)
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Describe the limitations of co-existence and contradictions in the Islamic & western social system. (CSS 2014)
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In the presence of interest based global system, discuss the possibility of interest free Islamic financial system. (CSS 2014)
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Discuss the salient features of Islamic political system in the light of governance under pious Khilafat-i-Rashida. (CSS 2016)
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Define Ijma’ (consensus) and explain its different kinds. Highlight its importance in the light of the Qur’ān and Sunnah. (CSS 2017)
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Define Ijtihad, also highlight its contemporary importance in the light of Islamic Fiqh. (CSS 2018)
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Give suggestions to reform Pakistani politics keeping in view the different aspects of political system of Islam. (CSS 2019)
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Islamic Financial and Economic system is the solution of the human financial problems. Discuss. (CSS 2020)
Recommended Books for CSS Islamic Studies Paper
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Introduction to Islam (Dr. Hamidullah)
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Islam: its meaning and Message (Khurshid Ahmad)
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Islam: The Misunderstood Religion (Muhammad Qutub)
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Islam at the Cross-roads (Muhammad Asad)
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Islam and the Economic Challenge (Umer Chapra)
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A brief Survey of Muslim Science and Culture (M. Abdur Rahman)
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Administrative Development an Islamic Perspective (Muhammad Al-Buraey)
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Quranic Sciences (Afzalur Rahman)
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Islamization of Pakistan (Zafar Iqbal)
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Islamic Law and Constitution (Abul A’ la Mawdudi)
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Insan e Kamil (Dr Khalid Alvi)
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Islami Tehzeeb Kay Chund Darakhshan Pehlo (Mustafa Sabali)
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Islam Aur Tahzeeb -e Maghrib Ki Kash Makash (Dr Muhammad Ameen)
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Aurat Maghrib aur Islam (Serwat Jamal Asmai)
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Seerat-un-Nabi Vol. I (Shibli Nu’mani)
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Islam and Secular Mind (Edited by Tarik Jan)
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Khilafat-o-Malookiat (Abul A’ la Mawdudi