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PPSC Assistant Director Test Islamic Studies Flashcards
51 question-and-answer cards covering Islamic Studies as it is examined in PPSC Assistant Director Test. 24 of them are printed below, taken from across the deck — no signup, no paywall on the preview.
24 sample cards from the Islamic Studies deck
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What is the Shahadah (the first pillar of Islam)?
It is the declaration of faith: 'There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad (PBUH) is the Messenger of Allah.'
How many obligatory (fard) daily prayers are there, and how many total fard rak'ahs do they contain?
There are five obligatory daily prayers (Fajr, Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha), totaling 17 fard rak'ahs.
What is the prescribed rate of Zakat on accumulated wealth, and what is the threshold called?
The rate is 2.5% of eligible wealth held for one lunar year, payable when wealth reaches the minimum threshold known as Nisab.
During which Islamic month is fasting (Sawm) obligatory, and from when to when does the daily fast last?
Fasting is obligatory in the month of Ramadan, from dawn (Fajr/Subh Sadiq) until sunset (Maghrib).
In which Islamic month is Hajj performed, and on how many is it obligatory?
Hajj is performed in the month of Dhul-Hijjah and is obligatory once in a lifetime upon every Muslim who is financially and physically able.
What are the six Articles of Faith (Iman) in Islam?
Belief in: (1) Allah, (2) His Angels, (3) His Books, (4) His Messengers, (5) the Day of Judgment, and (6) Divine Decree (Qadr, good and bad).
Name four revealed Books mentioned in the Articles of Faith and the prophets to whom they were given.
Torah (Tawrat) to Musa, Psalms (Zabur) to Dawud, Gospel (Injil) to Isa, and the Quran to Muhammad (PBUH).
What is the concept of Tawheed?
Tawheed is the belief in the absolute Oneness of Allah — that He is the sole Creator, Sustainer, and the only one worthy of worship, with no partner or equal.
What is the concept of Risalat?
Risalat is the belief in prophethood — that Allah sent prophets and messengers to guide humanity, with Muhammad (PBUH) being the last and final messenger (Khatam-un-Nabiyyeen).
What is the opposite of Tawheed, and why is it the gravest sin in Islam?
Its opposite is Shirk (associating partners with Allah). It is the gravest sin because it violates the very foundation of Islamic belief — the Oneness of Allah.
What is the title given to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) signifying he is the final prophet?
Khatam-un-Nabiyyeen (the Seal of the Prophets) — no prophet will come after him.
What are the two main categories of Hadith collections, and name the most famous of the first category?
The categories are the Sihah Sittah (six authentic books) and others. The most famous is Sahih al-Bukhari, considered the most authentic book after the Quran.
List the six canonical books of Hadith known as the Sihah Sittah.
Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Sunan Abu Dawud, Jami at-Tirmidhi, Sunan an-Nasa'i, and Sunan Ibn Majah.
Who compiled Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim?
Sahih al-Bukhari was compiled by Imam Muhammad ibn Ismail al-Bukhari; Sahih Muslim was compiled by Imam Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj.
What is a Hadith, and what are its two basic parts?
A Hadith is a recorded saying, action, or approval of the Prophet (PBUH). Its two parts are the Sanad (chain of narrators) and the Matn (text/content).
Explain the Hadith: 'Actions are judged by intentions (Innamal a'malu bin-niyyat).'
It means the reward and value of any deed depend on the intention behind it; a person is rewarded according to what they truly intended.
Explain the meaning of the Hadith: 'None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.'
It teaches that complete faith requires wishing the same good and welfare for fellow Muslims that one desires for oneself.
Explain the Hadith: 'Cleanliness is half of faith (At-tahooru shatrul iman).'
It emphasizes that physical and spiritual purity is a fundamental part of faith and highly valued in Islam.
Who were the four Rightly Guided Caliphs (Khulafa-e-Rashideen) in order?
Abu Bakr Siddiq, Umar ibn al-Khattab (Farooq), Uthman ibn Affan (Ghani), and Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA).
How long is the era of the Khulafa-e-Rashideen, and who was the first caliph?
It lasted about 30 years (632–661 CE). The first caliph was Abu Bakr Siddiq (RA).
What major achievement is Abu Bakr (RA) known for during his caliphate?
He suppressed the apostasy (Ridda) wars, defeated false prophets, and initiated the first compilation of the Quran into one book.
What administrative achievements is Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA) famous for?
He established the Islamic Hijri calendar, founded the system of Diwan (state registers), organized the judiciary and provinces, and greatly expanded the Islamic state (including Persia, Syria, and Egypt).
Why was Uthman (RA) given the title 'Ghani', and what major scholarly work is credited to him?
He was called 'Ghani' (the Generous) for his wealth spent in Allah's cause. He standardized the Quran into one official version, distributing identical copies across the empire.
What title was given to Ali (RA), and for what knowledge was he renowned?
He was given the title 'Bab-ul-Ilm' (the Gate of Knowledge) by the Prophet (PBUH), being renowned for his deep knowledge, wisdom, justice, and bravery.
What this deck covers
The Islamic Studies deck follows the PPSC Assistant Director Test Islamic Studies syllabus — 5 chapters and 14 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 131 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 flashcards FAQ
How many Islamic Studies flashcards are in this PPSC Assistant Director Test 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 PPSC Assistant Director Test 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 cards cover?
They follow the PPSC Assistant Director Test Islamic Studies syllabus — 5 chapters and 14 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.