FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION – 2014
FOR RECRUITMENT TO POST IN BS – 17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
MUSLIM LAW AND JURISPRUDENCE
TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS
PART – I (MCQs): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES
PART – I (MCQs): MAXIMUM MARKS = 20
PART – II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE:
(i) Part – II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART – II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different places.
(iv) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in Accordance with Q. No. in the Q. Paper.
(v) No Page / Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must be crossed.
(iv) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.
PART – II
Note: Attempt any four: All carry 20 marks
Q2. Define the doctrine of “Istishab” (The Presumption of continuity). Where it can be considered as source of Islamic Law? Discuss.
Q3. Define “IDDAH” (The Waiting Period) and its kinds. Is “IDDAH” compulsory in all kinds of separations?
Q4. According to views of Islamic scholars, the constitution of 1973 is in line with Islamic teachings, Discuss.
Q5. It is said that “IMAM SHAFI” strongly opposed the Istehsan (Jurist preference) as a source of islamic law. Discuss. How Istehsan can be used in this age? Explain.
Q6. What is the difference between “IJMA” (consensus) and IJTIHAD” (Independent Judgement), How they can be used to solve new problems, which are not covered by Qur’an and Sunnah.
Q7. Define the different Kinds of “Al-Ahliyyah”. Discuss the legal capacity of foolish persons.
Q8. Write short notes of the following
(a) Three important kinds of Mujhtahid
(b) Customs as the source of Islamic Law
(c) Maintenance of Wife
(d) Judicial separation