KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSTS OF PMS-2022
ISLAMIC HISTORY & CULTURE, PAPER-I
Time Allowed: 03 HOURS Max: Marks: 100
NOTE: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
Q1: “Islam spread through dissemination, propagaiion, discourse and dialogue alongwith great values and morals”, do you agree or disagree? Give arguments.
Q2: Assess the overall state of affairs prevailing in Arabia and around it on the eve of emergence of Islam.
Q3: Why did Rightly-Guided caliphate end so soon?
Q4: Critically evaluate the cultural and civilisational dimensions of the state and society at the time of Umayyads.
QS: The Abbaside Era has been called as “Glorius Age” of the Muslims due to intellectual advancement. consolidation of the empire, material prosperity and being at the zenith of glory. Explain.
Q6: The Crusades, one of the most significant major development of Istamic History in the mediaeval epoch. whose far-reaching after-effects can be felt upto till day. Comment.
Q7: Analyze the historical, theological and juristic importance of Sihah-e-Sitta (Six Canonical Books of the Traditions of the Holy Prophet).
Q8: Write short notes on any TWO of the following:
a, Diwan-ul-Umar. b. Tragedy of Kerbala. c. Harun-ur-Rashid d. Ikhwan-us-Saffa
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