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FPSC General Recruitment Test Islamic Studies (Islamiat) Syllabus

The Islamic Studies (Islamiat) syllabus for FPSC General Recruitment Test in full: 5 chapters and 19 topics, every one listed below, plus 51 Islamic Studies (Islamiat) flashcards with answers.

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19Topics
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Islamic Studies (Islamiat) syllabus: all 5 chapters

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  1. The Holy Quran

     3 topics
    • Revelation and Compilation of the Quran
    • Major Surahs and Their Themes
    • Teachings and Guidance of the Quran

  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. Pillars of Islam and Faith

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

  4. Islamic History and Caliphate

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

  5. Hadith and Islamic Jurisprudence

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

FPSC General Recruitment Test Islamic Studies (Islamiat) flashcards — 51 questions with 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).

  19. What was the original name of Madinah and what document organized its society?

    Its original name was Yathrib; the Charter of Madinah (Mithaq-e-Madinah) organized its inter-community relations.

  20. In which year and where did the Battle of Badr take place, and what was its significance?

    2 AH (624 CE) at Badr; the first major battle, a decisive Muslim victory against the Quraysh despite outnumbered forces.

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  1. What happened at the Battle of Uhud (3 AH)?

    Muslims initially gained the upper hand but suffered setbacks when archers left their posts; Hazrat Hamza (RA) was martyred and the Prophet (PBUH) was injured.

  2. What was the Battle of the Trench (Khandaq/Ahzab) and whose strategy was used?

    In 5 AH the Muslims dug a trench around Madinah on the advice of Hazrat Salman Farsi (RA) to repel the allied confederate armies.

  3. What was the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah and when did it occur?

    A peace treaty in 6 AH between Muslims and the Quraysh; though seemingly unfavorable, the Quran called it a 'clear victory' (Fath-um-Mubeen).

  4. When did the Conquest of Makkah (Fath-e-Makkah) take place and how?

    In 8 AH (630 CE); the Prophet (PBUH) entered Makkah peacefully, granted general amnesty, and cleansed the Kaaba of idols.

  5. On which occasion was the Last Sermon (Khutbah Hijjat-ul-Wida) delivered?

    During the Farewell Pilgrimage in 10 AH (632 CE) at the plain of Arafat.

  6. Name three key teachings of the Last Sermon.

    Sanctity of life and property, abolition of interest (riba) and blood feuds, equality of all humans (no superiority by race/color except piety), and rights of women.

  7. What is Tawheed?

    The belief in the absolute Oneness of Allah in His being, attributes and worship; the foundational principle of Islam.

  8. List the Articles of Faith (Iman-e-Mufassal).

    Belief in Allah, His angels, His books, His prophets, the Day of Judgment, and Taqdeer (divine decree, good and bad), and resurrection after death.

  9. What are the Five Pillars of Islam?

    Shahadah (faith), Salah (prayer), Sawm (fasting), Zakat (charity), and Hajj (pilgrimage).

  10. How many obligatory (fard) daily prayers are there and what are their names?

    Five: Fajr, Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha.

  11. How many rak'ats of Fard are in each obligatory prayer (Fajr, Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha)?

    Fajr 2, Zuhr 4, Asr 4, Maghrib 3, Isha 4 (Fard rak'ats).

  12. What is Sawm and during which month is it obligatory?

    Sawm is fasting from dawn (Sehri/Fajr) to sunset (Iftar/Maghrib), abstaining from food, drink and intimacy; obligatory during the month of Ramadan.

  13. What is Zakat and what is its standard rate?

    Zakat is the obligatory annual charity of 2.5% on wealth held above the nisab threshold for one lunar year.

  14. What is Nisab in Zakat?

    The minimum amount of wealth one must possess before Zakat becomes obligatory: 7.5 tola (87.48g) of gold or 52.5 tola (612.36g) of silver, or equivalent value.

  15. What is Hajj and on whom is it obligatory?

    Hajj is the annual pilgrimage to Makkah performed in Dhul-Hijjah; obligatory once in a lifetime on every adult Muslim who is physically and financially able (sahib-e-istita'at).

  16. What is the difference between Hajj and Umrah?

    Hajj is the major obligatory pilgrimage performed only in the days of Dhul-Hijjah with specific rites (Arafat, Mina, Muzdalifah); Umrah is a lesser, non-obligatory pilgrimage that can be performed any time of year.

  17. Name three major rites (arkan) performed during Hajj.

    Ihram, Tawaf (circling the Kaaba), Sa'i (walking between Safa and Marwa), standing at Arafat (Wuquf), and Rami (stoning of the Jamarat).

  18. State the First Kalima (Tayyab) and its meaning.

    'La ilaha illallah Muhammadur Rasulullah' - There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.

  19. What is the Second Kalima (Shahadah) known for?

    Kalima Shahadat - it is the declaration/testimony of faith bearing witness to the Oneness of Allah and the prophethood of Muhammad (PBUH).

  20. How many Kalimas are there in Islam and name them.

    Six: Tayyab, Shahadat, Tamjeed, Tauheed, Astaghfar, and Radd-e-Kufr.

  21. Who were the four Rightly Guided Caliphs (Khulafa-e-Rashideen) in order?

    Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (RA), Hazrat Umar Farooq (RA), Hazrat Usman Ghani (RA), and Hazrat Ali (RA).

  22. What is Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) famous for during his caliphate?

    Being the first caliph, fighting the apostasy (Ridda) wars, compiling the Quran, and being the Prophet's closest companion (titled 'Siddiq').

  23. What major administrative achievements is Hazrat Umar (RA) known for?

    Establishing the Islamic (Hijri) calendar, the Bait-ul-Maal (treasury), a postal and judicial system, and major conquests including Jerusalem, Persia and Egypt.

  24. Why is Hazrat Usman (RA) given the title 'Zun-Noorain'?

    Meaning 'possessor of two lights' because he married two daughters of the Prophet (PBUH), Ruqayyah and then Umm Kulthum.

  25. Who were the 'Ashra Mubashra'?

    The ten companions who were given glad tidings of Paradise (Jannah) by the Prophet (PBUH) during their lifetime.

  26. Who was the first male, first woman, and first child to accept Islam?

    First man: Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA); first woman: Hazrat Khadijah (RA); first child: Hazrat Ali (RA).

  27. Which companion is known as 'Saif-Ullah' (the Sword of Allah)?

    Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (RA), for his military leadership and undefeated record.

  28. What is Hadith and what are its two main parts?

    Hadith is the recorded sayings, actions and approvals of the Prophet (PBUH); its two parts are the Sanad (chain of narrators) and the Matn (text/content).

  29. Name the six authentic books of Hadith (Sihah Sitta).

    Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Sunan Abu Dawud, Jami at-Tirmidhi, Sunan an-Nasa'i, and Sunan Ibn Majah.

  30. What is the famous Hadith on intentions?

    'Innamal a'malu bin-niyyat' - Actions are judged by intentions; reported by Hazrat Umar (RA) and placed first in Sahih Bukhari.

  31. What are the four primary sources of Islamic law (Shariah) in order?

    Quran, Sunnah (Hadith), Ijma (consensus of scholars), and Qiyas (analogical reasoning).

FPSC General Recruitment Test Islamic Studies (Islamiat) FAQ

What is in the FPSC General Recruitment Test Islamic Studies (Islamiat) syllabus?

FPSC General Recruitment Test Islamic Studies (Islamiat) is split into 5 chapters: The Holy Quran, Life of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), Pillars of Islam and Faith, Islamic History and Caliphate and Hadith and Islamic Jurisprudence. Together they contain 19 topics.

How many chapters are in FPSC General Recruitment Test Islamic Studies (Islamiat)?

5 chapters, containing 19 topics. The largest chapter is Life of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), with 5 topics.

Are there flashcards for FPSC General Recruitment Test Islamic Studies (Islamiat)?

Yes — a 51-card Islamic Studies (Islamiat) deck, printed in full in the flashcards section of this page and available in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.