FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR
RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN B.P.S. – 17,
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 1984
Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 100
Attempt any five questions, selecting at least Two from each section. All questions carry equal marks.
SECTION A
Q1. Enumerate the Articles of Faith in Islam and show the impact of the belief in the Life of Hereafter on man’s individuals and social life?
Q2. (a) Describe the moral and social advantages of Prayer
(b) What is meant by ‘Sajda Sahwe and ‘Sajda Tilawat’ and how are they performed?
Q3. Write down the chief characterlstics of the Holy Quran and compare it with other Revealed Scriptures.
Q4. Write a comprehensive note on the need and importance of Hadith and show its relationship with the Holy Quran.
SECTION B
Q5. Give a brief life-sketch and achievements of Caliphs Umar-bin-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him)
Q6. What are the Islamic principle of earning and spending of wealth? How far is their application possible in the modern industrial age.
Q7. (Everyone of you is a ruler and everyone of you is accountable for the actions of those who under his rules.)
Explain the concept of Accountability in Islam in the light of the above Hadith.
Q8. Write short notes on any Four of the following: (a) Heads of Expenditure of Zakat (b) Battle of Khayber (c) Pledge of ‘Aqaba (d) Mu’tazilites (e) Baytal-Hikma (f) As-Saffahs
