FPSC General Recruitment Test Islamic Studies (Islamiat) Syllabus

Islamic Studies (Islamiat) syllabus — full chapter and topic list

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1. 1

   The Holy Quran

   3 topics

   • Revelation and Compilation of the Quran
   • Major Surahs and Their Themes
   • Teachings and Guidance of the Quran
2. 2

   Life of the Holy Prophet (PBUH)

   5 topics

   • Life in Makkah
   • Migration (Hijrah) and Life in Madinah
   • Major Battles
   • Conduct and Character (Seerah)
   • The Last Sermon
3. 3

   Pillars of Islam and Faith

   4 topics

   • Tawheed and Articles of Faith
   • Salah, Sawm and Zakat
   • Hajj and Umrah
   • Kalimas
4. 4

   Islamic History and Caliphate

   3 topics

   • The Rightly Guided Caliphs (Khulafa-e-Rashideen)
   • Companions of the Prophet (Sahaba)
   • Spread of Islam
5. 5

   Hadith and Islamic Jurisprudence

   4 topics

   • Importance and Compilation of Hadith
   • Famous Ahadith
   • Sources of Islamic Law
   • Islamic Moral and Social Values

Islamic Studies (Islamiat) flashcards for FPSC General Recruitment Test

18 of 51 cards from the Islamic Studies (Islamiat) deck — real questions with worked answers.

1. In which month was the Quran first revealed, and on which night?

   The Quran was first revealed in the month of Ramadan, on Laylat al-Qadr (the Night of Power/Decree).

2. Over what period of time was the Quran revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?

   Approximately 23 years (about 13 years in Makkah and 10 years in Madinah).

3. Who was the angel that brought revelation (wahi) of the Quran to the Prophet (PBUH)?

   Angel Jibreel (Gabriel).

4. Under which caliph was the Quran first compiled into a single book (mushaf) form?

   Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA), on the advice of Hazrat Umar (RA), after many huffaz were martyred at the Battle of Yamama.

5. Which caliph standardized and produced official copies of the Quran, earning the title 'Jami-ul-Quran'?

   Hazrat Usman (RA), who distributed standardized copies to various provinces.

6. How many Surahs and which is the longest Surah of the Quran?

   The Quran has 114 Surahs; the longest is Surah Al-Baqarah.

7. Which is the first complete Surah revealed and which were the first verses revealed?

   Surah Al-Fatiha is regarded as the first complete Surah; the first revealed verses were the opening of Surah Al-Alaq ('Iqra...').

8. What is the theme of Surah Al-Ikhlas?

   It declares the absolute Oneness (Tawheed) of Allah and is considered equal to one-third of the Quran in reward.

9. What is Surah Al-Fatiha also called and what is its central theme?

   Called 'Umm-ul-Kitab' (Mother of the Book) and 'Sab'a Mathani'; its theme is praise of Allah and a prayer for guidance on the straight path.

10. Which Surah is known as the 'heart of the Quran'?

    Surah Yaseen.

11. Which is the only Surah that does not begin with 'Bismillah'?

    Surah At-Tawbah (Surah 9).

12. Define Makki and Madani Surahs.

    Makki Surahs were revealed before the Hijrah (in Makkah), focusing on faith, Tawheed and the Hereafter; Madani Surahs were revealed after the Hijrah (in Madinah), focusing on laws, social order and governance.

13. What are the core teachings of the Quran regarding human conduct?

    Worship of one God (Tawheed), justice, honesty, kindness to parents, charity, patience, prohibition of injustice, interest (riba), and immorality.

14. In which year was Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) born and what is that year called?

    570 CE, known as 'Aam-ul-Feel' (the Year of the Elephant).

15. At what age did the Prophet (PBUH) receive the first revelation, and where?

    At the age of 40, in the Cave of Hira on Mount Noor (Jabal-an-Noor).

16. What were the titles given to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) by the Makkans before prophethood?

    Al-Sadiq (the Truthful) and Al-Ameen (the Trustworthy).

17. What is the meaning of Hijrah, and in which year (CE) did the migration to Madinah occur?

    Hijrah means migration; the Prophet (PBUH) migrated from Makkah to Madinah in 622 CE, marking the start of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar.

18. Who accompanied the Prophet (PBUH) during the Hijrah and where did they hide?

    Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA); they hid in the Cave of Thawr (Ghar-e-Thawr).

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