PMA Graduate Course Islamic Studies Syllabus

Islamic Studies syllabus — full chapter and topic list

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1. 1

   Beliefs and Pillars

   2 topics

   • Articles of Faith
   • Five Pillars of Islam
2. 2

   Life of the Holy Prophet (PBUH)

   3 topics

   • Makkan Period
   • Madinan Period
   • Major Battles
3. 3

   Quran and Hadith

   2 topics

   • Revelation and Surahs
   • Importance of Hadith
4. 4

   Khulafa-e-Rashideen

   2 topics

   • The Four Caliphs
   • Contributions and Reforms
5. 5

   Islamic Worship and Conduct

   2 topics

   • Salah, Zakat and Hajj
   • Moral and Ethical Values

Islamic Studies flashcards for PMA Graduate Course

21 of 51 cards from the Islamic Studies deck — real questions with worked answers.

1. How many Articles of Faith (Iman-e-Mufassal) are there in Islam, and what are they?

   Seven: belief in Allah, His Angels, His Books, His Messengers, the Day of Judgment, Predestination (Taqdeer, good and bad from Allah), and life after death (resurrection).

2. What is Tawheed?

   The belief in the absolute Oneness and Unity of Allah, with no partner, equal, or associate. It is the foundational article of faith in Islam.

3. In the Articles of Faith, what is the Islamic belief about angels (Malaika)?

   Angels are sinless beings created from light (Noor) who obey Allah's commands. Key angels include Jibreel (revelation), Mikael (sustenance), Israfeel (the Trumpet), and Izrael (death).

4. Which four divine books are Muslims required to believe in, and to whom were they revealed?

   Tawrat (to Musa/Moses), Zabur (to Dawud/David), Injil (to Isa/Jesus), and the Quran (to Muhammad PBUH).

5. What does belief in Taqdeer (predestination) mean?

   The belief that Allah has knowledge of and control over all things, and that both good and bad occur by His will and decree, while humans remain accountable for their choices.

6. What are the Five Pillars of Islam?

   Shahadah (declaration of faith), Salah (prayer), Zakat (almsgiving), Sawm (fasting in Ramadan), and Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah).

7. What is the Shahadah and why is it the first pillar of Islam?

   The declaration: 'La ilaha illa Allah, Muhammadur Rasul Allah' (There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah). It is first because accepting it makes one a Muslim and is the basis of all other pillars.

8. How many times a day is Salah obligatory, and name the five prayers?

   Five times daily: Fajr (dawn), Zuhr (midday), Asr (afternoon), Maghrib (after sunset), and Isha (night).

9. In which Islamic month is Sawm (fasting) obligatory, and what does it involve?

   Ramadan, the 9th month. Muslims abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs from dawn (Fajr) to sunset (Maghrib).

10. What is Hajj and when is it performed?

    The pilgrimage to Makkah, obligatory once in a lifetime for every able Muslim who can afford it. It is performed in the month of Dhul-Hijjah.

11. In which year (CE) was Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) born, and in which city?

    He was born in 570 CE in Makkah, in the Year of the Elephant (Aam al-Fil).

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

    At the age of 40, in the Cave of Hira on the Mountain of Light (Jabal-an-Noor) near Makkah.

13. Who delivered the first revelation to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and what were its first words?

    The Angel Jibreel (Gabriel) delivered it. The first words were 'Iqra' (Read/Recite), the opening of Surah Al-Alaq.

14. Who was the first person to accept Islam among women, men, children, and freed slaves?

    Women: Khadijah (RA, the Prophet's wife); men: Abu Bakr (RA); children: Ali (RA); freed slaves: Zaid bin Harithah (RA).

15. What was the 'Year of Sorrow' (Aam al-Huzn) in the Makkan period?

    The year (around 619 CE) when both the Prophet's wife Khadijah (RA) and his uncle and protector Abu Talib died, leaving him without key support.

16. What was the social boycott of Banu Hashim during the Makkan period?

    A three-year boycott by the Quraysh confining the Prophet's clan to Shi'b Abi Talib, cutting off trade, marriage, and social ties to pressure them to abandon Islam.

17. What is the Hijrah and in which year did it occur?

    The migration of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from Makkah to Madinah in 622 CE, which marks the start of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar.

18. What was the original name of Madinah before the Hijrah?

    Yathrib. It was renamed Madinat-un-Nabi (City of the Prophet), shortened to Madinah.

19. What was the Charter (Constitution) of Madinah?

    An agreement drawn up by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) establishing rights and duties of Muslims, Jews, and other tribes, creating a unified community (Ummah) and guaranteeing mutual defense and religious freedom.

20. What was the system of Mu'akhat established in Madinah?

    The bond of brotherhood the Prophet established between the Muhajirun (migrants from Makkah) and the Ansar (helpers of Madinah), pairing them to share resources and support.

21. Who were the Muhajirun and the Ansar?

    Muhajirun were the Muslims who migrated from Makkah to Madinah; Ansar ('helpers') were the Muslims of Madinah who welcomed and supported them.

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