KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
WRITTEN EXAMINATION FOR THE POSTS OF PMS OFFICER / AETO BPS-17
(2025)
MUSLIM LAW AND JURISPRUDENCE
Time Allowed: 03 Hours Total Marks: 100
Note:- Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
Q.No.1 Discuss the sources of Islamic Law (Quran, Sunnah, Ijma, Qiyas). How have Pakistani courts interpreted these sources in the modern legal system? (20)
Q.No.2 Explain the categorization of acts in Islamic Law – obligatory (Farz), recommended (Mustahab), permissible (Mubah), disliked (Makruh), and forbidden (Haram). How do these categories influence legal judgments in Pakistan? (20)
Q.No.3 Analyze the concepts of Sahih (valid), Batil (void), and Fasid (defective) contracts in Islamic Law. How have these principles been incorporated into Pakistan’s Contract Act and commercial jurisprudence? (20)
Q.No.4 Critically evaluate the role of Fatwa and scholarly opinions in the administration of Islamic Law in Pakistan. How binding are they on courts? (20)
Q.No.5 Discuss the scope and application of Muslim Personal Law in Pakistan. How does it regulate marriage, divorce, maintenance, and inheritance? (20)
Q.No.6 Examine the Law of Waqf (Islamic endowments) in Pakistan. How are charitable trusts regulated under Islamic Law? (20)
Q.No.7 Critically evaluate the role of the Federal Shariat Court. How does it ensure conformity of Pakistani laws with the injunctions of Islam? (20)
Q.No.8 Examine the interplay between statutory law and Sharia law in Pakistan. How does courts reconcile conflicts between modern legislation and Islamic injunctions? (20)