PPSC Test Islamic Studies Syllabus

Islamic Studies syllabus — full chapter and topic list

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1. 1

   The Holy Quran

   3 topics

   • Revelation and Compilation of the Quran
   • Major Surahs and Their Themes
   • Teachings and Guidance of the Quran
2. 2

   Seerah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

   4 topics

   • Life in Makkah and Prophethood
   • Migration and Life in Madinah
   • Major Battles and Treaties
   • Farewell Sermon and Final Years
3. 3

   Pillars of Islam and Faith

   2 topics

   • Five Pillars of Islam
   • Articles of Faith (Iman)
4. 4

   Pious Caliphate and Islamic History

   3 topics

   • Khulafa-e-Rashideen
   • Spread of Islam
   • Companions of the Prophet (Sahaba)

Islamic Studies flashcards for PPSC Test

21 of 50 cards from the Islamic Studies deck — real questions with worked answers.

1. In which Islamic month and on which night did the revelation of the Quran begin to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?

   In the month of Ramadan, on the Night of Power (Laylat al-Qadr), in the cave of Hira.

2. At what age did Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) receive the first revelation, and what were the first verses revealed?

   At age 40; the first verses were the opening five verses of Surah Al-Alaq, beginning with 'Iqra' (Read).

3. Over what total period was the Quran revealed, and how was this divided between Makkah and Madinah?

   Over approximately 23 years: about 13 years in Makkah and about 10 years in Madinah.

4. Under which caliph was the Quran first compiled into a single written volume, and who led the compilation committee?

   Under Abu Bakr (RA); the compilation was led by Zaid bin Thabit (RA).

5. Which caliph standardized the Quran into one authoritative dialect and distributed official copies, earning the title 'Jami-ul-Quran'?

   Caliph Uthman (RA).

6. How many Surahs and (approximately) how many Juz (Paras) does the Quran contain?

   114 Surahs and 30 Juz (Paras).

7. What is the difference between Makki and Madani Surahs in terms of where they were revealed?

   Makki Surahs were revealed before the migration (in Makkah); Madani Surahs were revealed after the migration (in Madinah).

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

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

9. What is the central theme of Surah Al-Fatiha, and why is it significant in daily worship?

   It is a prayer of praise to Allah and a plea for guidance to the straight path; it is recited in every unit (rakah) of the daily prayers.

10. What is the main theme of Surah Al-Ikhlas?

    The absolute Oneness (Tawheed) and uniqueness of Allah, declaring He is One, eternal, neither begets nor is begotten.

11. Which Surah is known as the 'Heart of the Quran' and what is its primary subject?

    Surah Yasin; its primary subjects are Tawheed, prophethood, and the certainty of resurrection.

12. What event does Surah Al-Fil commemorate?

    The destruction of Abraha's army of elephants that attacked the Kaaba, in the Year of the Elephant (the year of the Prophet's birth).

13. What is the core teaching of the Quran regarding the nature of God (Tawheed)?

    That Allah is One, with no partner, no equal, and is the sole Creator and Sustainer worthy of worship.

14. According to the Quran, what are the two primary obligations a Muslim owes—toward Allah and toward people?

    Huqooq Allah (rights of Allah, e.g., worship) and Huqooq-ul-Ibad (rights of fellow human beings, e.g., justice and kindness).

15. What does the Quran teach about the purpose of human creation?

    That humans were created to worship Allah and act as His vicegerents (Khalifah) on earth.

16. At what age and from whom did Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) receive the title 'Al-Amin' (the Trustworthy)?

    During his youth/young adulthood, from the people of Makkah, for his honesty and trustworthiness.

17. Who was the first wife of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the first person to accept Islam?

    Hazrat Khadijah (RA).

18. Name the first male adult, the first child, and the first slave to accept Islam.

    First adult male: Abu Bakr (RA); first child: Ali (RA); first freed slave: Zaid bin Harithah (RA) (Bilal was the first enslaved person to openly proclaim it).

19. What was the 'Year of Sorrow' (Aam-ul-Huzn) and what losses did it mark?

    The year the Prophet (PBUH) lost both his wife Khadijah (RA) and his uncle and protector Abu Talib.

20. What was the Isra and Miraj, and what major obligation was made obligatory during it?

    The Prophet's night journey from Makkah to Jerusalem and ascension to the heavens; the five daily prayers (Salah) were made obligatory.

21. What is the Hijrah, and from which two cities and in which direction did it occur?

    The migration of the Prophet (PBUH) and Muslims from Makkah to Madinah (Yathrib) in 622 CE, marking the start of the Islamic calendar.

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