PPSC One-Paper MCQ Test Islamic Studies Syllabus

Islamic Studies syllabus — full chapter and topic list

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1. 1

   The Holy Quran

   3 topics

   • Revelation & Compilation
   • Surahs & Their Themes
   • Quranic Sciences
2. 2

   Life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

   4 topics

   • Makkan & Madinan Periods
   • Major Battles
   • Treaties & Pacts
   • Hajjat-ul-Wida
3. 3

   Pillars of Islam & Faith

   3 topics

   • Five Pillars of Islam
   • Articles of Faith (Iman)
   • Salah, Zakat & Hajj Rulings
4. 4

   Hadith & Sunnah

   3 topics

   • Importance & Categories of Hadith
   • Famous Books of Hadith (Sihah Sittah)
   • Prominent Narrators
5. 5

   Caliphate & Islamic History

   3 topics

   • The Rightly Guided Caliphs
   • Umayyad & Abbasid Dynasties
   • Spread of Islam
6. 6

   Prophets & Islamic Personalities

   3 topics

   • Prophets Mentioned in Quran
   • Companions (Sahaba)
   • Ummahat-ul-Momineen

Islamic Studies flashcards for PPSC One-Paper MCQ Test

21 of 52 cards from the Islamic Studies deck — real questions with worked answers.

1. In which year and in which holy month did the first revelation of the Quran descend upon Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?

   In 610 CE, during the month of Ramadan, in the Cave of Hira on the Night of Power (Laylat al-Qadr).

2. Over what total period of time was the Quran revealed?

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

3. Who was the angel that brought revelation (Wahy) to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?

   Angel Jibreel (Gabriel).

4. Under which caliph was the Quran first compiled into a single book (Mushaf), and who led the compilation committee?

   Under Caliph Abu Bakr; the committee was led by Zaid bin Thabit.

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

   Caliph Uthman bin Affan.

6. How many Surahs and how many Juz (Paras) are there in the Quran?

   114 Surahs and 30 Juz (Paras).

7. Which is the longest Surah and which is the shortest Surah of the Quran?

   The longest is Surah Al-Baqarah; the shortest is Surah Al-Kawthar.

8. Which Surah is called the 'Heart of the Quran' and which is called the 'Mother of the Quran'?

   Surah Yasin is the Heart of the Quran; Surah Al-Fatiha is the Mother of the Quran (Umm al-Kitab).

9. Which is the only Surah of the Quran that does not begin with Bismillah?

   Surah At-Tawbah (Surah 9).

10. Which Surah is named after a woman, and which Surah deals primarily with the theme of Tawheed (Oneness of God)?

    Surah Maryam is named after a woman; Surah Al-Ikhlas deals primarily with Tawheed.

11. What is the term for the science dealing with the reasons/occasions behind the revelation of Quranic verses?

    Asbab al-Nuzul (occasions of revelation).

12. In Quranic sciences, what do the terms 'Makki' and 'Madani' classify, and what is the distinguishing criterion?

    They classify Surahs/verses by whether they were revealed before (Makki) or after (Madani) the Hijrah to Madinah; the criterion is the time of revelation, not the place.

13. What is the science of Tajweed concerned with?

    The rules of correct pronunciation and recitation of the Quran.

14. What is meant by 'Nasikh' and 'Mansukh' in Quranic sciences?

    Nasikh is an abrogating verse and Mansukh is the abrogated (superseded) verse; it is the science of abrogation.

15. What were the main themes/content emphasis of the Makkan revelations?

    Tawheed (Oneness of Allah), the Hereafter, resurrection, moral character, and stories of earlier prophets; generally shorter verses.

16. What were the main themes/content emphasis of the Madinan revelations?

    Social, legal and political legislation: laws of worship, transactions, family, jihad, and community organization; generally longer verses.

17. In which year did the Hijrah (migration from Makkah to Madinah) take place, marking the start of the Islamic calendar?

    622 CE.

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

    2 AH (624 CE); it was the first major battle of Islam and a decisive victory for the Muslims despite being outnumbered.

19. In which year was the Battle of Uhud fought, and what was its outcome?

    3 AH (625 CE); the Muslims suffered a setback after archers left their post, and Hamza (RA) was martyred.

20. What is the Battle of the Trench (Khandaq) also known as, and what strategy was used?

    Also called the Battle of Ahzab (Confederates), 5 AH; a trench was dug around Madinah on the advice of Salman al-Farsi to repel the siege.

21. In which battle was Islam victorious over the Jews of Khaybar, and in which year?

    The Battle of Khaybar, in 7 AH (628 CE).

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