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Cadet College Entry Test Islamiat and Pakistan Studies Syllabus
Every chapter and topic of Islamiat and Pakistan Studies examined in Cadet College Entry Test — 8 chapters, 21 topics, plus 51 flashcards written against it.
Islamiat and Pakistan Studies syllabus — full chapter and topic list
Expand any chapter to see its topics and sub-topics. This is the whole examinable outline for Islamiat and Pakistan Studies in Cadet College Entry Test, not a summary of it.
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Aqaid (Beliefs)
3 topics- Tauheed
- Risalat
- Aakhirat
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Ibadat
3 topics- Namaz
- Roza
- Zakat aur Hajj
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Seerat-un-Nabi
2 topics- Life of Holy Prophet (PBUH)
- Key Events and Lessons
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Quran and Hadith
2 topics- Selected Surahs and Meanings
- Ahadith
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Khulafa-e-Rashideen
2 topics- The Four Caliphs
- Their Contributions
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Pakistan Movement
3 topics- Causes of Creation of Pakistan
- Quaid-e-Azam and Allama Iqbal
- Important Dates and Events
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Geography of Pakistan
3 topics- Provinces and Capitals
- Rivers and Mountains
- Natural Resources
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General Knowledge and Current Affairs
3 topics- National Symbols
- Important Personalities
- Current Affairs and Events
Islamiat and Pakistan Studies flashcards for Cadet College Entry Test
23 of 51 cards from the Islamiat and Pakistan Studies deck — real questions with worked answers.
What is the meaning of Tauheed in Islam?
Tauheed means the absolute Oneness of Allah — belief that Allah is one, has no partner, no equal, and is unique in His being, attributes, and actions.
What are the three main categories (types) of Tauheed?
Tauheed-ar-Ruboobiyyah (Oneness of Lordship), Tauheed-al-Uluhiyyah (Oneness of worship), and Tauheed-al-Asma-was-Sifat (Oneness of names and attributes).
What is the opposite of Tauheed, and why is it the gravest sin in Islam?
Shirk — associating partners with Allah. It is the gravest sin because Allah says He may forgive all sins except dying upon shirk (Surah An-Nisa).
Which Surah of the Quran is regarded as the essence of Tauheed?
Surah Al-Ikhlas (Surah 112), which declares Allah as One, Eternal, who neither begets nor is begotten.
What is the meaning of Risalat (Prophethood)?
Risalat is the belief that Allah sent Prophets and Messengers to guide humanity, with Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) being the last and final Messenger.
What is the difference between a Nabi and a Rasool?
A Nabi (Prophet) receives revelation to follow and convey, while a Rasool (Messenger) is given a new Shariah or divine Book. Every Rasool is a Nabi, but not every Nabi is a Rasool.
Why is Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) called Khatam-un-Nabiyyin?
Because he is the Seal of the Prophets — the last Prophet after whom no new prophet will come, as stated in Surah Al-Ahzab.
How many Prophets are mentioned by name in the Holy Quran?
25 Prophets are mentioned by name in the Holy Quran.
What is the meaning of Aakhirat (the Hereafter)?
Aakhirat is belief in life after death — the Day of Judgement, resurrection, accountability of deeds, and the eternal reward (Jannah) or punishment (Jahannam).
What is the name of the Day of Resurrection in Islam, and what happens on it?
It is called Yaum-ul-Qiyamah. On it the dead are resurrected, deeds are weighed, and people are judged for Paradise or Hell.
What are the names of Paradise and Hell in Islam?
Paradise is called Jannah (the reward for the righteous) and Hell is called Jahannam (the punishment for wrongdoers).
What is the bridge that everyone must cross on the Day of Judgement called?
Pul-Siraat (the Siraat) — a bridge over Hell that the righteous cross to Paradise.
What are the five pillars (Arkan) of Islam?
Shahadah (faith), Namaz/Salah (prayer), Roza/Saum (fasting), Zakat (almsgiving), and Hajj (pilgrimage).
How many obligatory (Farz) prayers are there in a day, and how many Rakats of Farz in each?
Five daily prayers: Fajr (2), Zuhr (4), Asr (4), Maghrib (3), and Isha (4) Farz Rakats.
What is the total number of Farz Rakats in the five daily prayers?
17 Farz Rakats (Fajr 2 + Zuhr 4 + Asr 4 + Maghrib 3 + Isha 4).
What is the meaning of Namaz (Salah) and its importance among the pillars?
Namaz is the obligatory ritual prayer offered five times a day. It is the second pillar of Islam and the first deed a person will be questioned about on the Day of Judgement.
What is Wudu, and what are its four obligatory (Farz) acts?
Wudu is ablution before prayer. Its four Farz are: washing the face, washing the arms up to the elbows, wiping the head (Masah), and washing the feet up to the ankles.
What is the meaning of Roza (Saum), and in which month is it obligatory?
Roza is fasting — abstaining from food, drink, and other prohibited acts from dawn (Sehri) to sunset (Iftar). It is obligatory in the month of Ramadan.
What is Sehri and Iftar in fasting?
Sehri is the pre-dawn meal eaten before the fast begins; Iftar is the meal that breaks the fast at sunset (Maghrib).
What is Laylat-ul-Qadr (Shab-e-Qadr), and why is it significant?
It is the Night of Power in the last ten days of Ramadan, described in the Quran as better than a thousand months; the Quran began to be revealed on this night.
What is the meaning of Zakat, and what is the standard rate?
Zakat is obligatory charity to purify wealth. The standard rate is 2.5% (one-fortieth) of savings/wealth held for one lunar year.
What is Nisab in relation to Zakat?
Nisab is the minimum amount of wealth a Muslim must possess for one year before Zakat becomes obligatory — equivalent to about 7.5 tolas (87.48g) of gold or 52.5 tolas (612.36g) of silver.
What is the meaning of Hajj, and where is it performed?
Hajj is the annual pilgrimage to the Holy Kaaba in Makkah, obligatory once in a lifetime for every Muslim who is physically and financially able.
Planning Islamiat and Pakistan Studies for Cadet College Entry Test
Islamiat and Pakistan Studies is about 15% of the Cadet College Entry Test syllabus by topic count — 21 of 138 topics, spread over 8 chapters. At roughly 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic, a first pass runs to about 15 hours.
The heaviest chapters are Aqaid (Beliefs) (3 topics), Ibadat (3 topics), Pakistan Movement (3 topics) . Front-load those while your energy is high; the short chapters are better revision filler later.
Work top-down: read the chapter, then tick topics off individually rather than marking the whole chapter done. Sub-topics are where silent gaps hide.
Islamiat and Pakistan Studies (Cadet College Entry Test) FAQ
What is in the Cadet College Entry Test Islamiat and Pakistan Studies syllabus?
Islamiat and Pakistan Studies is split into 8 chapters — Aqaid (Beliefs), Ibadat, Seerat-un-Nabi, Quran and Hadith, Khulafa-e-Rashideen and Pakistan Movement, and 2 more, containing 21 topics and 0 sub-topics in total.
How is Islamiat and Pakistan Studies structured in the Cadet College Entry Test syllabus?
8 chapters. Islamiat and Pakistan Studies accounts for about 15% of the topics in the whole Cadet College Entry Test syllabus (21 of 138).
How long should I spend on Islamiat and Pakistan Studies for Cadet College Entry Test?
Budget around 15 hours for a first pass through Islamiat and Pakistan Studies — about 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic across its 21 topics. Add revision cycles on top.
Are there flashcards for Cadet College Entry Test Islamiat and Pakistan Studies?
Yes — a 51-card Islamiat and Pakistan Studies deck. Sample cards are printed on this page, and the full deck is free in the Examius app with spaced repetition scheduling.