Muslim Law and Jurisprudence KP PMS Paper 2022

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COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSTS OF PMS-2022

Muslim Law and Jurisprudence

Maximum Marks: 100
Time Allowed: 03 Hours

Attempt any FIVE questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1 What is meant by Ijtihad? Who is competent to conduct Ijtihad? Discuss its legislative role in modern state system.

2 In your opinion which is the most important provision of Muslim Family Laws Ordinance 1961 and why? Give sound arguments to prove your point.

3 ‘Dower is a debt’. Explain this in the light of rights of a woman in case her dower is not paid as provided by the fiqh and state law.

4 Sunnah plays two fold fUnctions when it comes to its legislative role. Explain with relevant examples.

5 How Shias and Sunnis divide legal heirs into different categories? Discuss in the light of their respective shares.

6 Define marriage and explain in detail impediments to a valid marriage.

7 Does Islamic law impose any restrictions on the testamentary disposition of property? If yes, how and why?

8 Define and explain the concept of Iddat (waiting period). Is Iddat necessary in all kinds of separations?
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