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PMS Compulsory Papers Islamic Studies Syllabus

The Islamic Studies syllabus for PMS Compulsory Papers in full: 6 chapters and 24 topics, every one listed below, plus 51 Islamic Studies flashcards with answers.

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Islamic Studies syllabus: all 6 chapters

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  1. Concept of Tawheed and Aqeedah

     3 topics
    • Oneness of Allah
    • Pillars of Faith (Iman)
    • Importance of Aqeedah in Life

  2. The Holy Quran

     4 topics
    • Revelation and Compilation
    • Themes and Teachings
    • Quran as a Source of Guidance
    • Selected Verses and Their Application

  3. Seerat-un-Nabi (PBUH)

     4 topics
    • Life in Makkah and Madina
    • Prophet as a Role Model (Uswa-e-Hasana)
    • Charter of Madina
    • The Last Sermon (Khutba Hajjat-ul-Wida)

  4. Pillars of Islam

     4 topics
    • Shahadah and Salah
    • Zakat and Its Social Role
    • Sawm (Fasting)
    • Hajj

  5. Human Rights and Status of Women in Islam

     4 topics
    • Rights of Allah and Rights of People (Huqooq-ul-Ibad)
    • Rights of Minorities
    • Status and Rights of Women
    • Social Justice in Islam

  6. Islamic Civilization and Contemporary Issues

     5 topics
    • Islamic Concept of Knowledge
    • Islam and Science
    • Islamic Economic System
    • Islam and the Modern World
    • Ethics for Non-Muslims (Alternative Paper)

PMS Compulsory Papers Islamic Studies flashcards — 51 questions with answers

  1. What is Tawheed in Islam?

    Tawheed is the belief in the absolute Oneness and Uniqueness of Allah in His essence, attributes, and acts of worship; the foundational concept of Islamic faith.

  2. What are the three categories (types) of Tawheed?

    1) Tawheed al-Ruboobiyyah (Oneness of Lordship), 2) Tawheed al-Uloohiyyah (Oneness of Worship), and 3) Tawheed al-Asma wa al-Sifat (Oneness of Names and Attributes).

  3. What is the opposite of Tawheed, and why is it the gravest sin in Islam?

    Shirk (associating partners with Allah). It is the gravest sin because it negates Tawheed; the Quran states Allah may forgive all sins except dying upon shirk (4:48).

  4. Which chapter (Surah) of the Quran most concisely summarizes the doctrine of Allah's Oneness?

    Surah Al-Ikhlas (Chapter 112), which declares Allah is One, Eternal, neither begets nor is begotten, with none comparable to Him.

  5. What are the six articles (pillars) of Iman (faith) in Islam?

    Belief in: 1) Allah, 2) His Angels, 3) His Books, 4) His Messengers, 5) the Last Day, and 6) Divine Decree (Qadr), good and bad.

  6. In Islam, what is the difference between Iman and Islam?

    Islam refers to outward submission and the five pillars of practice; Iman refers to inner faith and the six articles of belief. Iman is the conviction; Islam is its manifestation in action.

  7. What is Aqeedah?

    Aqeedah is the firmly held creed or set of core beliefs a Muslim accepts with the heart, particularly the six articles of faith; it forms the ideological foundation of Islam.

  8. Why is a sound Aqeedah considered important in a Muslim's life?

    It provides purpose, moral direction, inner peace, accountability before Allah, and shapes conduct; correct deeds are valid only when built on correct belief (Aqeedah).

  9. According to Islamic belief, in what language and to whom was the Quran revealed?

    In Arabic, to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) through the Angel Jibreel (Gabriel).

  10. Over what period of time was the Quran revealed?

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

  11. What was the first revelation of the Quran, and where did it occur?

    The first five verses of Surah Al-Alaq (96:1-5), beginning with 'Iqra' (Read), revealed in the Cave of Hira near Makkah.

  12. What is the difference between Makki and Madani Surahs?

    Makki Surahs were revealed before the Hijrah (mostly in Makkah), focusing on Tawheed, the Hereafter, and morality. Madani Surahs were revealed after the Hijrah, focusing on law, society, and governance.

  13. During which Caliph's reign was the first complete written compilation (mushaf) of the Quran assembled, and who led it?

    During the caliphate of Abu Bakr, led by Zayd ibn Thabit, prompted by the death of many memorizers (huffaz) at the Battle of Yamama.

  14. During which Caliph's reign was the Quran standardized into a single authoritative version, and what was done with variant copies?

    During the caliphate of Uthman ibn Affan; standardized copies were sent to major centres and divergent personal copies were burned to prevent disputes (the 'Uthmani' codex).

  15. What are the two primary sources of guidance in Islam?

    The Quran (the word of Allah) and the Sunnah (the sayings, actions, and approvals of Prophet Muhammad, PBUH).

  16. List the major themes addressed in the Quran.

    Tawheed (Oneness of Allah), prophethood, the Hereafter and accountability, worship (Ibadah), morality and ethics, law (Shariah), stories of past prophets and nations, and guidance for human conduct.

  17. What does the Quran identify as the purpose of human creation?

    To worship Allah, as stated in Surah Adh-Dhariyat (51:56): 'I did not create jinn and mankind except to worship Me.'

  18. What is the role of the Quran described as 'Huda' and 'Furqan'?

    Huda means guidance for humanity; Furqan means the criterion that distinguishes truth from falsehood and right from wrong.

  19. What guidance does Ayat al-Kursi (Quran 2:255) convey?

    It affirms Allah's Oneness, eternal life (Al-Hayy al-Qayyum), complete knowledge, and absolute sovereignty over the heavens and earth; the greatest verse on Allah's majesty.

  20. What principle is established by the verse 'There is no compulsion in religion' (Quran 2:256)?

    That faith must be accepted by free choice; belief cannot be forced upon anyone, establishing freedom of conscience in religion.

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  1. What teaching about justice does Surah An-Nisa (4:135) emphasize?

    It commands standing firmly for justice as witnesses for Allah, even against oneself, parents, or relatives, regardless of wealth or status.

  2. What social principle is taught in Surah Al-Hujurat (49:13) concerning human equality?

    All humans are created from a single pair and made into nations and tribes to know one another; the most honoured before Allah is the most righteous (taqwa), not the most powerful or wealthy.

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

    He was born in 570 CE (the Year of the Elephant) in Makkah.

  4. At what age did Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) receive his first revelation and begin his prophethood?

    At the age of 40.

  5. What title did the Prophet (PBUH) earn before prophethood due to his honesty, and what does it mean?

    'Al-Sadiq al-Ameen' meaning 'the Truthful, the Trustworthy.'

  6. What was the Hijrah, and in which year did it occur?

    The migration of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Muslims from Makkah to Madina (Yathrib) in 622 CE; it marks the start of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar.

  7. How did the focus of the Prophet's mission differ between the Makkan and Madinan periods?

    In Makkah it focused on calling people to Tawheed, patience under persecution, and moral reform. In Madina it focused on building a community, legislation, governance, and establishing an Islamic state.

  8. What does 'Uswa-e-Hasana' mean, and which Quranic verse establishes it?

    It means 'the Best/Excellent Example.' Surah Al-Ahzab (33:21) states that in the Messenger of Allah there is an excellent example to follow.

  9. Name three roles in which the Prophet (PBUH) serves as a model (Uswa-e-Hasana).

    As a worshipper (devotion to Allah), a family man (kindness to wife and children), a leader/statesman (justice and governance), a teacher, a judge, and a military commander; any three are correct.

  10. What is the Charter (Constitution) of Madina, and who issued it?

    A written agreement issued by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) after the Hijrah that organized relations among the Muslims, Jews, and other tribes of Madina into a single political community (Ummah).

  11. Why is the Charter of Madina historically significant?

    It is regarded as one of the first written constitutions in history, establishing rights, mutual defence, religious freedom, and the rule of law in a pluralistic society.

  12. What key rights did the Charter of Madina grant to non-Muslims (especially the Jews)?

    Freedom of religion, security of life and property, equal participation in the defence of the city, and the right to follow their own laws and customs.

  13. What collective security principle did the Charter of Madina establish?

    That the inhabitants of Madina would defend the city jointly against external attack and would not make separate peace; an aggression against one was an aggression against all.

  14. What is the Khutba Hajjat-ul-Wida (Last Sermon), and when was it delivered?

    The farewell sermon delivered by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) during his only Hajj in 10 AH (632 CE) at Arafat, near the end of his life.

  15. What did the Last Sermon declare about human equality?

    That all mankind is from Adam, no Arab is superior to a non-Arab and no white is superior to a black except by piety (taqwa); all are equal before Allah.

  16. What did the Last Sermon say about the sanctity of life and property?

    It declared the life, property, and honour of every Muslim to be sacred and inviolable, just as that day, month, and city (Makkah) are sacred.

  17. What did the Last Sermon abolish regarding pre-Islamic practices of usury and blood vengeance?

    It abolished interest (riba) and pre-Islamic blood feuds (vengeance), forgiving all such past claims.

  18. What did the Prophet (PBUH) say in the Last Sermon about the rights of women?

    He instructed men to treat women kindly and fairly, reminding them that women have rights over men just as men have rights over them, as a trust from Allah.

  19. What two things did the Last Sermon say Muslims must hold fast to in order never to go astray?

    The Book of Allah (the Quran) and the Sunnah of His Prophet.

  20. What is the Shahadah, and what are its two parts?

    The Islamic declaration of faith and the first pillar of Islam: 'La ilaha illa Allah, Muhammadur Rasul Allah' — (1) there is no god but Allah, and (2) Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.

  21. What does the Shahadah signify and require of a believer?

    It signifies acceptance of Allah's exclusive Oneness (Tawheed) and the prophethood of Muhammad (PBUH); sincere pronouncement and belief makes one a Muslim and obligates following both.

  22. What is Salah, and what is its rank among the five pillars of Islam?

    Salah is the ritual prayer; it is the second pillar of Islam and the first deed a person will be questioned about on the Day of Judgement.

  23. How many obligatory (fard) daily prayers are there in Islam, and name them.

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

  24. How many fard (obligatory) rak'ahs are in each of the five daily prayers?

    Fajr: 2, Zuhr: 4, Asr: 4, Maghrib: 3, and Isha: 4.

  25. What is Wudu, and why is it required before Salah?

    Wudu is the ritual ablution (washing of face, arms, head, and feet); it is a precondition of purity required for the validity of Salah.

  26. What is the qiblah, and toward what do Muslims direct their Salah?

    The qiblah is the prescribed direction of prayer; Muslims face the Ka'bah in Makkah during Salah.

  27. What is the difference between fard, sunnah, and nafl prayers?

    Fard prayers are obligatory and sinful to omit; Sunnah prayers are those the Prophet (PBUH) regularly performed (recommended); Nafl prayers are voluntary/optional for extra reward.

  28. What are the five pillars of Islam in order?

    1) Shahadah (declaration of faith), 2) Salah (prayer), 3) Zakat (almsgiving), 4) Sawm (fasting in Ramadan), and 5) Hajj (pilgrimage for those able).

  29. What does belief in Qadr (Divine Decree) entail as an article of faith?

    Believing that Allah has knowledge of and has decreed all things, good and bad; everything occurs by His knowledge, will, and creation, while humans retain responsibility for their choices.

  30. According to Islamic belief, who is the final prophet, and what term describes this finality?

    Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is the final prophet; the term is 'Khatam an-Nabiyyin' (Seal of the Prophets), from Surah Al-Ahzab (33:40).

  31. What is the Sunnah, and what are its three components?

    The Sunnah is the model practice of the Prophet (PBUH), comprising his Qawl (sayings), Fi'l (actions), and Taqrir (tacit approvals).

PMS Compulsory Papers Islamic Studies FAQ

What is in the PMS Compulsory Papers Islamic Studies syllabus?

PMS Compulsory Papers Islamic Studies is split into 6 chapters: Concept of Tawheed and Aqeedah, The Holy Quran, Seerat-un-Nabi (PBUH), Pillars of Islam, Human Rights and Status of Women in Islam and Islamic Civilization and Contemporary Issues. Together they contain 24 topics.

How many chapters are in PMS Compulsory Papers Islamic Studies?

6 chapters, containing 24 topics. The largest chapter is Islamic Civilization and Contemporary Issues, with 5 topics.

Are there flashcards for PMS Compulsory Papers Islamic Studies?

Yes — a 51-card Islamic Studies 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.