PPSC Subject Specialist Test Islamic Studies Syllabus

Islamic Studies syllabus — full chapter and topic list

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1. 1

   Tawheed & Islamic Beliefs

   4 topics

   • Concept of Tawheed (Oneness of Allah)
   • Articles of Faith (Iman-e-Mufassal)
   • Risalat & Finality of Prophethood
   • Day of Judgment & Life Hereafter
2. 2

   Holy Quran

   4 topics

   • Revelation & Compilation of the Quran
   • Makki & Madani Surahs
   • Major Surahs & Their Themes
   • Quranic Teachings & Guidance
3. 3

   Seerat-un-Nabi (PBUH)

   3 topics

   • Life in Makkah & Madinah
   • Character & Conduct of the Prophet (PBUH)
   • Khutbah Hujjat-ul-Wida
4. 4

   Pillars of Islam & Ibadat

   3 topics

   • Salah, Sawm, Zakat & Hajj
   • Significance & Conditions of Worship
   • Spiritual & Social Benefits of Ibadat
5. 5

   Hadith & Sunnah

   3 topics

   • Importance of Hadith
   • Compilers of Hadith (Sihah Sitta)
   • Forty Ahadith (Selected Teachings)
6. 6

   Khulafa-e-Rashideen & Islamic History

   3 topics

   • The Four Rightly Guided Caliphs
   • Spread of Islam & Major Conquests
   • Islamic Civilization & Contributions

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1. What is the definition of Tawheed in Islam?

   Tawheed is the belief in the absolute Oneness and Uniqueness of Allah in His being, attributes, and worship; affirming that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, who has no partner.

2. What are the three categories of Tawheed?

   Tawheed al-Ruboobiyyah (Oneness of Lordship), Tawheed al-Uloohiyyah (Oneness of Worship), and Tawheed al-Asma wa al-Sifat (Oneness of Allah's Names and Attributes).

3. What is Shirk, and why is it the opposite of Tawheed?

   Shirk is associating partners with Allah in His Lordship, worship, or attributes. It is the gravest sin in Islam and the direct opposite of Tawheed, which affirms Allah's absolute Oneness.

4. Which Surah of the Quran is regarded as the essence of Tawheed?

   Surah Al-Ikhlas (Chapter 112), which declares Allah as One, Eternal, who neither begets nor is begotten, and has no equal.

5. What are the seven articles of faith in Iman-e-Mufassal (detailed faith)?

   Belief in (1) Allah, (2) His Angels, (3) His Books, (4) His Messengers, (5) the Day of Judgment, (6) Divine Decree/Predestination (Qadr, good and bad from Allah), and (7) Resurrection after death.

6. What is the difference between Iman-e-Mujmal and Iman-e-Mufassal?

   Iman-e-Mujmal is the brief declaration of faith in Allah and acceptance of all He commanded; Iman-e-Mufassal is the detailed statement of faith listing the specific seven articles of belief.

7. What is the Islamic belief regarding angels (Malaika)?

   Angels are creatures made of light (noor), free from sin, who never disobey Allah and carry out His commands. Belief in them is the second article of faith.

8. Name four major archangels in Islam and their duties.

   Jibril (revelation), Mikail (sustenance/rain), Israfil (blowing the trumpet on the Day of Judgment), and Izrail/Malak al-Maut (taking of souls).

9. What is the meaning and significance of Risalat in Islam?

   Risalat is belief in the Prophethood and Messengership through which Allah conveyed His guidance to humanity via chosen Messengers; it is the fourth article of faith.

10. What is meant by Khatm-e-Nabuwwat (Finality of Prophethood)?

    The belief that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is the last and final Prophet of Allah; no prophet will come after him. This is established in Surah Al-Ahzab (33:40), which calls him 'Khatam-an-Nabiyyin' (Seal of the Prophets).

11. Which Quranic verse explicitly declares Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as the Seal of the Prophets?

    Surah Al-Ahzab, verse 40: 'Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but he is the Messenger of Allah and the Seal (Khatam) of the Prophets.'

12. How many prophets are mentioned by name in the Quran?

    Twenty-five prophets are mentioned by name in the Quran (e.g., Adam, Nuh, Ibrahim, Musa, Isa, and Muhammad, peace be upon them all).

13. What are the Arabic and English names for the Day of Judgment?

    Yawm al-Qiyamah (Day of Resurrection) or Yawm al-Din (Day of Judgment/Recompense), when all people will be resurrected and held accountable for their deeds.

14. What is 'Akhirah' and why is belief in it important?

    Akhirah is the eternal life of the Hereafter after death and resurrection, including Heaven (Jannah) and Hell (Jahannam). Belief in it is the fifth article of faith and motivates righteous conduct in this world.

15. What is the 'Mizan' on the Day of Judgment?

    Mizan is the Scale on which the deeds of every person will be weighed; those whose good deeds outweigh bad will be rewarded, and those whose bad deeds outweigh good will be punished.

16. What is 'Pul-e-Sirat' (the Sirat Bridge)?

    The Sirat is a bridge spanning over Hell that all people must cross on the Day of Judgment; the righteous cross safely to Paradise while the wicked fall into the Fire.

17. Over how many years was the Quran revealed, and in which two cities?

    The Quran was revealed gradually over approximately 23 years, in Makkah (13 years) and Madinah (10 years).

18. When and how did the revelation (Wahy) of the Quran begin?

    It began in 610 CE in the Cave of Hira when Angel Jibril brought the first revelation, the opening verses of Surah Al-Alaq ('Iqra' / Read in the name of your Lord').

19. During whose caliphate was the Quran first compiled into a single book (Mushaf)?

    During the caliphate of Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA), on the suggestion of Hazrat Umar (RA), with Zaid bin Thabit (RA) leading the compilation after many Huffaz died at the Battle of Yamama.

20. Which caliph standardized the Quran into one official copy and distributed it?

    Hazrat Usman (RA), who prepared standardized copies and sent them to major Islamic centers, earning him the title 'Jami-ul-Quran' (Compiler of the Quran).

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

    The Quran contains 114 Surahs (chapters) and is divided into 30 Juz (Paras/parts).

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