FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS
IN BPS – 17 UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 1988
ISLAMIC HISTORY AND CULTURE, PAPER – I
Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 100
NOTE: (i) Attempt FIVE questions only
(ii) Question No. 1 is COMPULSORY.
(iii) All questions carry equal marks.
1 Read the following statements carefully and write the correct answers in your answer book:
(a) Gabriel came to Prophet Muhammad (SAS) in the Cave of Mount Hira/Mount Safa/Mount Marwah.
(b) Surah Al-Ikhlas is the first/last/last but two surah of the Holy Quran
(c) Drastic measures of Al-Hajjaj did/did not fail to restore peace and order in the empire.
(d) Prophet’s first wife was Hazrat Aishah/Hazrat Zaynab/Hazrat Khadeeja
(e) Iran was conquered in the time of Hazrat Abu Bakr/Hazrat Umar/Hazrat Ali
(f) There are 112/130/114 surahs in the Holy Quran.
(g) The battle of Yarmuk took place during the days of Hazrat Abu Bakr/Hazrat Ali/Hazrat Umar/Hazrat Usman.
(h) The Holy Quran is divided into 27/30/32 Paras (parts)
(i) The Holy Prophet had once ordered Hazrat Ali/Hazrat Usman/Hazrat Abu Bakr to lead the prayers, while he was sick.
(j) The rate of Zakat is 10/40/2-1/2 per cent.
2 Explain the concept of Islamic State with reference to the City State of Madina. Give instances from the administrative organization of the State under the Holy Prophet.
3 The Treaty of HUDAYBIYYAH has been called clear Victory (Fath-e-Mubeen) by the Holy Quran. Justify this in the light of the incidents that took place after that treaty.
4 In putting forward the candidature of Hazrat Abu Bakr, Hazrat Umar was giving effect to a principle well-established amongst the Arabs’ Critically comment on this statement.
5 How did the character and state policy of Amir Muawiyah affect the Course of the Islamic State? Give a detailed estimate of his work.
6 Describe in detail the part played by Abu Musim Khorasani in the transfer of power from Umayyads to Abbasids.
7 Walid I has been described as the greatest and in every respect, the most powerful and illustrious ruler amongst all the commanders of the faithful. Give an account of his achievements.
8 Critically assess the major achievements of Abbasids in the fields of learning, arts and science
9 Define and explain the purposes of Zakat and its effects to remove the inequality and poverty from the Muslim Society.