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FPSC CSS Screening Test (MPT) Islamic Studies / Civics & Ethics Flashcards
51 question-and-answer cards covering Islamic Studies / Civics & Ethics as it is examined in FPSC CSS Screening Test (MPT). 24 of them are printed below, taken from across the deck — no signup, no paywall on the preview.
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What is a Hadith Qudsi, and how does it differ from the Quran?
A Hadith Qudsi conveys words whose meaning is from Allah but expressed in the Prophet's (PBUH) wording; unlike the Quran, it is not recited in prayer and is not considered the literal, miraculous (i'jaz) word of Allah.
Name the classification of Hadith by authenticity (reliability).
Sahih (sound/authentic), Hasan (good), Da'if (weak), and Mawdu (fabricated).
What is the difference between Mutawatir and Ahad Hadith?
Mutawatir Hadith is reported by so many narrators at every stage that collusion on a lie is impossible; Ahad (Khabar al-Wahid) is reported by a limited number of narrators.
What are the six canonical Hadith collections (Sihah Sittah)?
Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Sunan Abu Dawud, Jami at-Tirmidhi, Sunan an-Nasa'i, and Sunan Ibn Majah.
Which Hadith collections are considered the two most authentic (Sahihayn)?
Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim.
In which year and city was the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) born?
In 570 CE (the Year of the Elephant) in Makkah.
What was the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) title before prophethood, reflecting his reputation?
Al-Amin (the Trustworthy) and As-Sadiq (the Truthful).
At what age did the Prophet (PBUH) receive his first revelation and become a Prophet?
At the age of 40.
What was the 'Year of Sorrow' (Aam al-Huzn) in the Prophet's (PBUH) life?
The year (around 619 CE) in which both his wife Khadijah (RA) and his uncle and protector Abu Talib died.
What event is known as the social and economic boycott of the Muslims in Makkah?
The boycott of Banu Hashim by the Quraysh, confining them to the valley of Shi'b Abi Talib for about three years.
What is the Hijra, and what calendar does it mark?
The migration of the Prophet (PBUH) and Muslims from Makkah to Madinah in 622 CE; it marks the start of the Islamic (Hijri) lunar calendar.
Who accompanied the Prophet (PBUH) during the Hijra and hid with him in the Cave of Thawr?
Abu Bakr (RA).
What was the original name of Madinah before the Hijra?
Yathrib.
What was the Charter (Constitution) of Madinah?
A written agreement drawn up by the Prophet (PBUH) establishing rights and duties among the Muslims (Muhajirun and Ansar) and the Jewish tribes, forming a unified pluralistic community (Ummah).
Who were the Muhajirun and the Ansar?
The Muhajirun were the emigrants from Makkah; the Ansar were the 'helpers' — the Muslims of Madinah who hosted and supported them.
In which year was the Battle of Badr fought, and what was its significance?
2 AH (624 CE); the first major and decisive battle in which roughly 313 Muslims defeated about 1,000 Quraysh, a major morale-boosting victory.
What lesson is associated with the Battle of Uhud (3 AH)?
The Muslims suffered a setback when archers abandoned their assigned post against the Prophet's (PBUH) orders — teaching the importance of obedience and discipline.
What strategy gave the Battle of the Trench (Ghazwa-e-Khandaq, 5 AH) its name?
The Muslims dug a defensive trench around Madinah (on the advice of Salman al-Farsi) to repel the large allied Quraysh-led army (the Confederates/Ahzab).
What was the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah (6 AH)?
A 10-year peace treaty between the Muslims and the Quraysh; though its terms seemed unfavorable, it was later called a 'clear victory' as it brought peace and allowed Islam to spread rapidly.
What major event occurred in 8 AH regarding Makkah?
The Conquest of Makkah (Fath al-Makkah) — the Prophet (PBUH) entered the city peacefully, granted general amnesty, and cleansed the Kaaba of idols.
What are key teachings emphasized in the Prophet's (PBUH) Last Sermon (Khutbah Hujjat-ul-Wida)?
The sanctity of life, property, and honor; the abolition of interest (riba) and blood feuds; the rights of women; the equality of all people regardless of race; and holding fast to the Quran and Sunnah.
Where and when did the Prophet (PBUH) deliver his Last Sermon?
In the Plain of Arafat during the Farewell Pilgrimage (Hajjat-ul-Wida) in 10 AH (632 CE).
Who are the four Khulafa-e-Rashideen (Rightly Guided Caliphs) in order, and the period they covered?
Abu Bakr, Umar ibn al-Khattab, Uthman ibn Affan, and Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA) — covering roughly 632 to 661 CE.
What were the major achievements of Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA)?
Vast expansion of the Islamic state (conquest of Persia, Egypt, Syria, Jerusalem), establishment of the Hijri calendar, the Diwan (state register/treasury system), and a strong administrative and justice system.
What this deck covers
The Islamic Studies / Civics & Ethics deck follows the FPSC CSS Screening Test (MPT) Islamic Studies / Civics & Ethics syllabus — 5 chapters and 16 topics — so questions land on material that is genuinely examinable rather than trivia around it. That works out to roughly 10.2 cards per chapter.
Answers are written to be recallable, not just readable — averaging about 118 characters, which is long enough to carry the reasoning and short enough to say out loud.
A deck like this earns its keep on the second and third pass. Read the syllabus first so you know the shape of the subject, then use the cards to find the specific facts that have not stuck.
Islamic Studies / Civics & Ethics flashcards FAQ
How many Islamic Studies / Civics & Ethics flashcards are in this FPSC CSS Screening Test (MPT) deck?
51 cards. This page previews 24 of them, sampled evenly across the deck so you can judge the difficulty before installing anything.
Are these FPSC CSS Screening Test (MPT) flashcards free?
Yes. The preview here is free to read with no signup, and the full 51-card deck is free inside the Examius app.
What do the Islamic Studies / Civics & Ethics cards cover?
They follow the FPSC CSS Screening Test (MPT) Islamic Studies / Civics & Ethics syllabus — 5 chapters and 16 topics — so the questions track what is actually examinable.
How should I use these flashcards?
Read the syllabus first so you know the shape of the subject, then drill the deck. Examius schedules each card with spaced repetition, so cards you keep missing come back sooner and ones you know drift further apart.