AJKPSC Test Islamiyat Syllabus

Islamiyat syllabus — full chapter and topic list

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1. 1

   Fundamental Beliefs of Islam (Aqaid)

   3 topics

   • Tauheed (Oneness of Allah)
   • Risalat and Finality of Prophethood (Khatm-e-Nubuwwat)
   • Aakhirat (Day of Judgment)
2. 2

   Life of the Holy Prophet (PBUH)

   3 topics

   • Makkan Period and Early Da'wah
   • Hijrah and the Madinan State
   • Seerah as a Model of Leadership
3. 3

   Islamic History (Paper I)

   4 topics

   • The Pious Caliphate (Khulafa-e-Rashideen)
   • Umayyad and Abbasid Periods
   • Muslim Rule in the Subcontinent
   • Islamic Revival Movements of the 19th and 20th Century
4. 4

   Quran and Hadith

   3 topics

   • Explanation of Selected Holy Verses (Tashreeh-e-Aayaat)
   • Compilation and Preservation of the Quran
   • Hadith and Its Importance
5. 5

   Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqah and Hidaya)

   4 topics

   • Sources of Islamic Law
   • Ibadat (Worship)
   • Muamalat (Transactions)
   • Translation and Explanation from Hidaya
6. 6

   Islamic Social and Economic System

   4 topics

   • Duties Towards Allah, Society and Self
   • Concept of Zakat and Riba
   • Rights and Status of Women in Islam
   • Concept of Jihad

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1. What is Tauheed in Islam, and what are its three main categories?

   Tauheed is the belief in the absolute Oneness of Allah. Its three categories are: Tauheed-e-Rububiyyah (Oneness of Lordship/creation and sustenance), Tauheed-e-Uluhiyyah/Ibadah (Oneness of worship), and Tauheed-e-Asma-wa-Sifaat (Oneness of Allah's names and attributes).

2. What is the opposite of Tauheed, and why is it considered the gravest sin in Islam?

   The opposite is Shirk (associating partners with Allah). It is the gravest sin because the Quran (4:48) states that Allah may forgive any sin except Shirk if a person dies upon it.

3. What does Risalat mean, and how is a Rasul distinguished from a Nabi?

   Risalat means Prophethood/Messengership. A Nabi is a prophet who receives revelation; a Rasul is a messenger who additionally brings a new Shariah (law/scripture). Every Rasul is a Nabi, but not every Nabi is a Rasul.

4. What is Khatm-e-Nubuwwat (Finality of Prophethood), and which Quranic verse establishes it?

   It is the doctrine that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is the last and final prophet, with no prophet after him. It is established by Surah Al-Ahzab (33:40), which calls him 'Khatam an-Nabiyyin' (the Seal of the Prophets).

5. How many prophets and messengers are traditionally said to have been sent, according to Hadith?

   According to Hadith, approximately 124,000 prophets were sent, of whom 313 (or 315) were messengers (Rusul). 25 prophets are named in the Quran.

6. What is Aakhirat, and what are the two main phases a soul passes through after death before Judgment?

   Aakhirat is the belief in the Hereafter/life after death. After death the soul enters Barzakh (the intermediate state/grave life), then is resurrected on the Day of Resurrection (Yaum-ul-Qiyamah) for Judgment.

7. List the key stages of the Day of Judgment in Islamic belief.

   Ba'th (resurrection), Hashr (gathering at the plain of Mahshar), Hisab (accounting of deeds), weighing of deeds on the Mizan (scale), crossing the Pul-Siraat (bridge), and entry into Jannah (Paradise) or Jahannam (Hell).

8. What is the 'Mizan' and the 'Pul-Siraat' in the context of the Day of Judgment?

   The Mizan is the Scale on which human deeds are weighed; good deeds outweighing bad lead to salvation. The Pul-Siraat is the bridge over Hell that every person must cross to reach Paradise.

9. In which year and city was Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) born, and what is that year commonly called?

   He was born in Makkah in 570 CE, commonly known as the 'Aam-ul-Feel' (Year of the Elephant), referring to Abraha's failed attack on the Ka'bah.

10. At what age did the Prophet (PBUH) receive his first revelation, and through whom, where, and which Surah was first revealed?

    At age 40, the first revelation came through Angel Jibreel (Gabriel) in the Cave of Hira on Mount Noor. The first revealed verses were the opening verses of Surah Al-Alaq (96:1-5), beginning 'Iqra' (Read).

11. What characterized the early (secret) phase of Da'wah in the Makkan period, and who were among the first converts?

    For the first about three years, the Prophet (PBUH) preached secretly. The earliest converts (As-Sabiqun al-Awwalun) included Khadijah (RA), Abu Bakr (RA), Ali (RA), and Zaid bin Harithah (RA).

12. What was the social and economic boycott of Banu Hashim, and how long did it last?

    The Quraysh imposed a boycott confining Banu Hashim and Banu Muttalib to Shi'b Abi Talib, cutting off trade, marriage, and social ties. It lasted about three years (roughly 7th-10th year of Prophethood).

13. What is the 'Aam-ul-Huzn' (Year of Sorrow), and why is it significant?

    It is the year (around 619 CE) in which both the Prophet's wife Khadijah (RA) and his uncle Abu Talib died, depriving him of key emotional and protective support during a difficult period in Makkah.

14. What was the Hijrah, in which year did it occur, and what calendar does it mark?

    The Hijrah was the migration of the Prophet (PBUH) and Muslims from Makkah to Madinah (Yathrib) in 622 CE. It marks the beginning of the Islamic (Hijri) lunar calendar.

15. What was the Mawakhat in Madinah, and what was its purpose?

    Mawakhat was the bond of brotherhood the Prophet (PBUH) established between the Muhajirin (Makkan migrants) and the Ansar (Madinan helpers), enabling mutual support, economic sharing, and social integration.

16. What was the Mithaq-e-Madinah (Charter/Constitution of Madinah), and why is it historically significant?

    It was a written document/treaty drafted by the Prophet (PBUH) defining the rights and duties of Muslims, Jews, and other tribes of Madinah. It is regarded as one of the first written constitutions, establishing a pluralistic state.

17. Name the first three major battles of the Madinan period in chronological order with their years.

    Battle of Badr (2 AH / 624 CE), Battle of Uhud (3 AH / 625 CE), and Battle of the Trench/Khandaq (5 AH / 627 CE).

18. What was the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah, when was it signed, and why is it called a 'clear victory'?

    Signed in 6 AH (628 CE) between Muslims and the Quraysh, it established a 10-year truce. Though its terms seemed unfavorable, it allowed peace, rapid spread of Islam, and is called a 'clear victory' (Fath-um-Mubin) in Surah Al-Fath.

19. When did the Conquest of Makkah (Fath-e-Makkah) take place, and what was notable about the Prophet's conduct?

    It occurred in 8 AH (630 CE). The Prophet (PBUH) entered Makkah almost without bloodshed, granted general amnesty, cleansed the Ka'bah of idols, and forgave even former enemies.

20. Identify three leadership qualities from the Seerah that make it a model of leadership.

    Honesty and trustworthiness (he was titled 'Al-Amin'), consultation (Shura) with companions, and justice combined with mercy/forgiveness toward followers and even enemies.

21. What was the occasion and significance of the Prophet's (PBUH) Farewell Sermon (Khutba Hujjat-ul-Wida)?

    Delivered during the Farewell Pilgrimage in 10 AH at Arafat, it emphasized human equality, sanctity of life and property, women's rights, abolition of interest (riba) and tribal blood feuds, and adherence to the Quran and Sunnah.

22. Who were the four Khulafa-e-Rashideen in order, and what is the total span of their rule?

    Abu Bakr (RA), Umar (RA), Uthman (RA), and Ali (RA), in that order. Their combined Rightly-Guided Caliphate lasted about 30 years (11 AH / 632 CE to 40 AH / 661 CE).

23. What were the major achievements of Caliph Abu Bakr (RA)?

    Suppressing the apostasy (Ridda) wars, defeating false prophets like Musaylimah, beginning the first compilation of the Quran into one place, and launching conquests against the Persian and Byzantine empires.

24. List key administrative reforms introduced by Caliph Umar (RA).

    Establishing the Hijri calendar, creating the Diwan (state registers/pension system), organizing provinces with governors, founding a judiciary (Qazis), instituting the Bait-ul-Maal, and night patrols for public welfare.

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