Police Constable Test Islamiat Syllabus

Islamiat syllabus — full chapter and topic list

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1. 1

   Quran and Hadith

   3 topics

   • Introduction to the Holy Quran
   • Quranic Surahs and Teachings
   • Hadith and Sunnah
2. 2

   Seerat-un-Nabi (PBUH)

   4 topics

   • Life in Makkah
   • Life in Madinah
   • Major Battles
   • Akhlaq and Character
3. 3

   Pillars of Islam and Faith

   3 topics

   • Arkan-e-Islam
   • Iman-e-Mufassal and Mujmal
   • Salah, Sawm, Zakat and Hajj
4. 4

   Islamic History

   3 topics

   • Khulafa-e-Rashideen
   • Companions of the Prophet
   • Spread of Islam

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1. What is the literal meaning of the word 'Quran', and over what period of time was it revealed to the Holy Prophet (PBUH)?

   'Quran' literally means 'that which is recited' or 'read'. It was revealed gradually over a period of about 23 years (13 years in Makkah and 10 years in Madinah).

2. How many Surahs, Parahs (Juz), and approximately how many verses (Ayat) does the Holy Quran contain?

   The Holy Quran contains 114 Surahs, 30 Parahs (Juz), and approximately 6,236 verses (Ayat).

3. Which is the first Surah and which is the last Surah of the Holy Quran by arrangement?

   The first Surah is Surah Al-Fatiha and the last Surah is Surah An-Nas.

4. What is the longest and what is the shortest Surah of the Holy Quran?

   The longest Surah is Surah Al-Baqarah (286 verses) and the shortest is Surah Al-Kausar (3 verses).

5. Where and on which Surah were the first revealed verses of the Quran, and where were they revealed?

   The first revealed verses were the opening verses of Surah Al-Alaq ('Iqra...'), revealed to the Prophet (PBUH) in the Cave of Hira near Makkah.

6. Which Surah of the Quran does not begin with Bismillah, and which Surah contains Bismillah twice?

   Surah At-Tawbah does not begin with Bismillah, and Surah An-Naml contains Bismillah twice.

7. What is Surah Al-Fatiha also known as, and how many verses does it contain?

   Surah Al-Fatiha is also known as 'Umm-ul-Kitab' (Mother of the Book) and 'Sab'a al-Mathani' (the seven oft-repeated verses). It contains 7 verses.

8. What is the central theme and a key teaching of Surah Al-Ikhlas?

   Surah Al-Ikhlas declares the absolute Oneness (Tawheed) of Allah: that He is One, eternal, neither begets nor is begotten, and there is none comparable to Him.

9. Which verse of the Quran is regarded as the greatest verse, and what is it called?

   The greatest verse is Ayat-ul-Kursi (verse 255 of Surah Al-Baqarah), which describes the majesty, knowledge, and power of Allah over the heavens and the earth.

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

    Makki Surahs were revealed before the Hijrah (migration to Madinah) and mainly deal with belief, Tawheed, the Hereafter, and morals. Madani Surahs were revealed after the Hijrah and mainly deal with laws, social rules, and the organisation of the Muslim community.

11. What is the definition of Hadith in Islam?

    Hadith is the recorded sayings, actions, and tacit approvals (Taqreer) of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

12. What is the difference between Hadith and Sunnah?

    Hadith refers to the reported sayings and reports about the Prophet (PBUH), while Sunnah refers to the practice, way of life, and established conduct of the Prophet (PBUH) that Muslims are to follow.

13. What are the two main parts of a Hadith called?

    A Hadith has two parts: the Sanad (chain of narrators) and the Matan (the actual text or content of the Hadith).

14. What is the difference between Hadith-e-Qudsi and the Holy Quran?

    In Hadith-e-Qudsi the meaning is from Allah but the words are the Prophet's (PBUH); it is not recited in prayer and is not considered the literal word of Allah. In the Quran, both the words and meaning are from Allah, it is recited in Salah, and it is a miracle preserved unchanged.

15. Name the two most authentic books of Hadith (the 'Sahihain') and their compilers.

    Sahih Al-Bukhari, compiled by Imam Muhammad ibn Ismail Al-Bukhari, and Sahih Muslim, compiled by Imam Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj. They are the two most authentic Hadith collections.

16. What are the six canonical books of Hadith collectively called (Sihah Sitta)?

    The Sihah Sitta (six authentic books) are: Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Sunan Abu Dawud, Jami at-Tirmidhi, Sunan an-Nasai, and Sunan Ibn Majah.

17. In what year and in which city was the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) born?

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

18. What were the names of the Prophet's (PBUH) father and mother, and at what ages did he lose them?

    His father was Abdullah (who died before his birth) and his mother was Amina bint Wahb (who died when he was about six years old).

19. By what titles was the Prophet (PBUH) known among the Quraysh even before prophethood?

    He was known as 'Al-Sadiq' (the Truthful) and 'Al-Amin' (the Trustworthy) because of his honesty and reliability.

20. At what age did the Prophet (PBUH) receive his first revelation, and who brought it?

    He received the first revelation at the age of 40, brought by the Angel Jibreel (Gabriel) in the Cave of Hira.

21. Who was the first man, first woman, first child, and first freed slave to accept Islam?

    The first adult man was Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA), the first woman was Hazrat Khadija (RA), the first child was Hazrat Ali (RA), and the first freed slave was Hazrat Zaid bin Harithah (RA).

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