Islamic History and Culture KP PMS Paper I 2008

NWFP PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, PESHAWAR
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR PROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE, 2008
ISLAMIC HISTORY & CULTURE. PAPER I

Time: Allowed: 03-Hours Max: Marks: 100
NOTE Attempt any Five (05) questions, all questions cam, equal marks:

Q.1 The last Sermon of the Holy Prophet (SAWS) delivered from Jabal Arafat is a manifesto of human rights. Discuss.

Q.2 Do you agree that Umar bin Abdul Aziz was the Fifth Pious Caliph? Discuss in the light of his reforms and achievements.

Q.3 Give a detailed account of the social, political and economic institutions during the period of Khulfa-e-Rashideen.

Q.4 Mamun’s Caliphate constitutes the most glorious rule of Islamic History. Discuss.

Q.5 Explain in detail the literary and scientific activities during the reign of Abbasid of Baghdad.

Q.6 Discuss the causes which led to gradual decline and final collapse of the Abbasid caliphate

Q.7 Write short notes on any three of the following:
(a) Sulah Hudabiya (b) The Tragedy of Karbala (c) Princess Zubaidah (d) Tarikh Tabari (History written by Ibne-jareer Tabari) (e) Barmakids.