Islamic History and Culture CSS Paper I 1988

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.