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PPSC Test Islamic Studies Flashcards
50 question-and-answer cards covering Islamic Studies as it is examined in PPSC 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
Sampled from the end of the deck, so these are different cards from the ones shown on the syllabus page.
What strategy gave the Battle of the Trench (Ghazwa-e-Khandaq, 5 AH) its name, and who suggested it?
Digging a defensive trench around Madinah; the strategy was suggested by Salman al-Farsi (RA).
What was the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah (6 AH) and why is it called a 'clear victory' in the Quran?
A 10-year truce between Muslims and the Quraysh; though its terms seemed unfavorable, it brought peace allowing Islam to spread rapidly, hence a 'clear victory.'
In which year did the Conquest of Makkah (Fatah Makkah) occur, and how did the Prophet (PBUH) treat the Quraysh?
In 8 AH (630 CE); the Prophet (PBUH) granted general amnesty and forgave the people of Makkah.
When and where was the Farewell Sermon (Khutbah Hijjat-ul-Wida) delivered?
In 10 AH (632 CE) during the Farewell Pilgrimage, at the plain of Arafat near Makkah.
State two key principles emphasized in the Farewell Sermon.
The sanctity of life, property and honor; and equality of all humans regardless of race, with superiority based only on piety (taqwa).
In which year did Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) pass away, and where is he buried?
In 11 AH (632 CE) at the age of 63; he is buried in Madinah (in the chamber of Aisha (RA), within the Prophet's Mosque).
Name the Five Pillars of Islam in order.
Shahadah (declaration of faith), Salah (prayer), Zakat (charity), Sawm (fasting in Ramadan), and Hajj (pilgrimage).
What is the Shahadah and why is it the first pillar?
The testimony that 'There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is His Messenger'; it is the foundation of faith that admits a person into Islam.
How many obligatory daily prayers are there and what are their names?
Five: Fajr, Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha.
What is the standard rate of Zakat on accumulated wealth, and what is the minimum threshold called?
2.5% on eligible wealth held for a year; the minimum threshold is called Nisab.
During which month is fasting (Sawm) obligatory, and what are the daily timings of the fast?
The month of Ramadan; the fast is observed from dawn (Fajr) until sunset (Maghrib).
What is Hajj, how often is it obligatory, and on whom?
The pilgrimage to the Kaaba in Makkah; obligatory once in a lifetime upon every adult Muslim who is physically and financially able.
List the main Articles of Faith (Iman) in Islam.
Belief in Allah, His Angels, His Books, His Messengers, the Day of Judgement, and Divine Decree (Qadr/Taqdeer).
What is the Islamic belief regarding the Books revealed by Allah, and name them?
Belief in all revealed scriptures: the Torah (to Musa), Zabur/Psalms (to Dawud), Injil/Gospel (to Isa), and the Quran (to Muhammad PBUH), the final and preserved book.
What is meant by belief in 'Qadr' (Divine Decree)?
The belief that Allah has knowledge of and power over all things, and that everything occurs by His decree and will, both good and bad.
Who were the four Khulafa-e-Rashideen (Rightly Guided Caliphs) in order?
Abu Bakr, Umar ibn al-Khattab, Uthman ibn Affan, and Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA).
What were the major achievements of Caliph Abu Bakr (RA)?
Suppressing the apostasy (Ridda) wars, consolidating the Muslim state, and initiating the compilation of the Quran.
What administrative reforms is Caliph Umar (RA) famous for?
Establishing the Islamic calendar (Hijri), creating the Diwan (state registry/treasury system), appointing judges, and major territorial expansion (Persia, Syria, Egypt).
For what major religious contribution is Caliph Uthman (RA) best remembered?
Standardizing and distributing official copies of the Quran throughout the Muslim empire.
What title did Ali (RA) hold reflecting his knowledge, and what was the capital of his caliphate?
He was known as the 'Gateway to the City of Knowledge'; his capital was Kufa (in Iraq).
Through which two main means did Islam initially spread beyond Arabia?
Through conquests/expansion under the caliphs and through trade, missionaries, and the conduct (akhlaq) of Muslim merchants and Sufis.
Who are the 'Ashra Mubashra'?
The ten companions who were given glad tidings of Paradise (Jannah) by the Prophet (PBUH) during their lifetime.
Which companion is titled 'As-Siddiq' (the Truthful) and why?
Abu Bakr (RA), because he immediately affirmed and believed the Prophet's account of the Isra and Miraj without doubt.
Which companion is known as 'Saif-ullah' (the Sword of Allah) for his military leadership?
Khalid bin Walid (RA).
What this deck covers
The Islamic Studies deck follows the PPSC Test Islamic Studies syllabus — 4 chapters and 12 topics — so questions land on material that is genuinely examinable rather than trivia around it. That works out to roughly 12.5 cards per chapter.
Answers are written to be recallable, not just readable — averaging about 109 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 Test deck?
50 cards. This page previews 24 of them, sampled evenly across the deck so you can judge the difficulty before installing anything.
Are these PPSC Test flashcards free?
Yes. The preview here is free to read with no signup, and the full 50-card deck is free inside the Examius app.
What do the Islamic Studies cards cover?
They follow the PPSC Test Islamic Studies syllabus — 4 chapters and 12 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.