Islamic Studies

I. Introduction of Islam (Karim Dad, Chapter 1)

Concept of Islam
A) Ethics
 Describe the relationship of morality and faith in the concept of Islamic ethics. Also
explain the Islamic principles and methods of character-building. (2002)
 Explain with arguments the Self-Reformation (Islah-e-Nafs) and constructions of
morals according to the need and importance of the faith of the Day of Judgement.
(2003)
 There is a clear relationship between „Morality‟ and „Faith‟ in concept of Islamic
Ethics helping in character-building of a nation. (2004)
 What moral values are given by the Deen-i-Islam? Can these values be changed
keeping in view the western ethical system? (2008)
 Describe the importance of Ethical values in Islam; write a comparative note on
Islamic morality code and Western code. (2010)
 In the light of the Islamic teachings Faith and Ethics are closely united, in spite of
that Islamic Societies are in disorder. Discuss. (2010)
B) The Creation of the Universe
 What is the Islamic concept of creation of the universe? Are the modern theories
about creation of the universe commensurate with the Islamic point of view? Discuss
with references. (2005)
 Write a note in detail regarding the Quranic concept of creation and folding up of the
universe. Discuss with references. (2006)
C) The Religion of Islam
 Define the religion of Islam. Explain also the idea and place of humanity in Islam.
(2003)
 Islam is a complete code of life. Discuss. (2012)
mportance of Deen in Human Life
 Explain the basic problems of human life and their solutions. (2000)
 Despite the scientific and technological advancement, the present society is facing
moral decline and mental anarchy. In these circumstances elucidate the importance
and effectiveness of Religion. (2007)
 Describe the necessity and importance of religion for man and its effects on human
life. (2012)
rence between Deen and Religion
 Define religion, also describing its necessity, importance and kinds by distinguishing
between revealed and non-revealed religions. (2002)
 Differentiate between Din and Religion; state the important point of co-existence
among Islam and world religions in the present scenario. (2010)
 What is the difference between „Deen‟ and „Religion‟? Describe the importance of
Deen in human life with arguments. (2016)
Distinctive Aspects of Islam
 Describe the dignity and superiority of Islam with proof as compared to other
religions. (2000)
  “Islam enjoys an exalted place in the religions of the world” Elaborate. (2001)
 Islam enjoys an exalted place in the religions of the world regarding human dignity,
moral virtues and Allah‟s Vicegerency. (2004)

A) Islamic Beliefs
 Describe basic beliefs of Islam and also explain that how Islam reforms the life of the
individual and the society through them? (2002)
 To follow an ideal is very necessary for the progress of nation. In your view what are
basic characteristics of ideal and how Islamic ideology of life affects the individual
and communal life with reference to basic characteristic of Islamic ideology?
Elucidate. (2011)
B) Belief in Tauheed
 Define Tauheed (Unity of Allah) in a scholarly manner describing its significance
and effects on human life. (2001)
 Explain the belief of Tauheed (Monotheism) in a scholarly manner describing its
significance and effects on human life. (2004)
 Identify the importance of the concept of "Tauheed" and explain the practical results
of this principle on the private as well as public aspects of the human life. (2007)
 Define Tauheed (Unity of Allah) in a scholarly manner describing its significance
and its effects on human life? (2013)

C) Belief in Prophet Hood

 The entire faith in Prophet Hood is unacceptable without faith in finality of the
Prophet Hood. Discuss in the light of Quran & Sunnah. (2015)
D) Belief in Revealed Books/ Holy Quran and Sunnah
 When and how the revelation (wahee) was started? Write in detail. Which were the
first and last Ayat? Explain also the reality of wahee. (2003)
 The Holy Quran is the fountain-head at all kinds of knowledge" Discuss fully. (2007)
 Discuss in detail the collection and compilation of Quran. (2012)
 The Holy Quran is the fountain-head at all kind of knowledge. (2013)
 Describe the Islamic concept of peace in the light of Quran and Sunnah. (2014)
 Argue for supremacy of "Wahi" as the solution of human problems against other
sources of knowledge. (2015)
D) Belief in the Day of Judgment
 Describe the importance of the concept of the “Day of Judgment” and explain the
practical results of this notion of the Private and Public life of the people. (2008)
 Stating traditional and rational arguments about faith of Resurrection, discuss the role
of this faith in establishing an organized society. (2010)
 What is meant by Day of Judgment? What are its impacts on human life? (2012)
E) Jihad
 What is the significance of „jihad‟ in the light of Quran and Sunnah? What are its
kinds, principles and conditions? (2001)
 Write down a detailed essay on the importance, necessity and different kinds of
„Jihad‟ in Islam. (2003)
A) Prayers
 Describe the importance and philosophy of prayer; also explain its individual and
collective benefits. (2000)
 Explain the importance and methodology of preaching, enhancing the characteristic
of the preacher. (2000)
 Muslims arrange for the recitation and learning of Quran by heart but neglect to
understand and practice Quran. What methods can be applied for reformation of the
negligence? (2009)
 In the light of 'Inna-as-Salata-tanha-un-al-fahshai-wal-munkir', Describe the
advantages and effects of prayer? (2012)
 Describe the meaning of prayer and its different categories. Also describe the
spiritual, moral and social impacts of prayers. (2016)
B) Zakat
 While defining „zakat‟, examine its socio-economic significance in Islamic Society.
(2002)
 Islam pays a lot of stress on the circulation of money. Describe in the light of Zakat
system. (2008)
 In Islam the purpose of Zakat is purity of wealth, abolishing poverty, hunger and
ignorance but this has not been achieved yet. What practical steps are needed for
attaining this end? (2009)
 Highlight the importance of Zakaat and prove that economic stability of a society can
be ensured through its effective implementation. (2015)
C) Fasting
 Define the doctrine of "ROZA" and explain how to achieve the goals of mutual co-
operation and collective justice besides the purification of individual soul through the
application of this doctrine. (2007)
 Describe the importance and philosophy of Fasting (SAUM). Also explain its
individual and collective benefits? (2013)
D) Pilgrimage
 All pillars of Islam have a philosophy and purpose behind them. Pin-point the fact
with special reference to „Haj‟ with its individual and collective benefits. (2004)

II. Study of Seerah of Prophet Mohammad (PBAH) as Role Model for:- (Karim Dad,
Chapter 2)

 Describe the characteristics of military strategist in the light of Sirah of Muhammad

(PUBH) with arguments. (2016)
III. Human Rights & Status of Woman in Islam. (Khurshid Ahmed, Chapter 9 & Karim
Dad Chapter 3)

A) Rights of Woman in Islam

 Write down a comprehensive essay on women‟s rights in Islam. (2000)
 The application of Islamic Shariah is equal to man and woman, however, some
injunctions are only related to woman explain. (2007)
 European and Human Rights Activists claim that Islam does not give proper rights to
women. What do you say about this statement? (2008)
B) Comparative Analysis of the Rights of Woman
 Comparatively analyze the rights of „woman‟ in the light of Islam and other religions.
(2002)
 Islam has pin-pointed the rights of women and she has been properly regarded in all
her capacities in the family. Elaborate, comparing the facts with other religions.
(2004)
 Give comparative review on the role of woman in Islam and modern society. (2014)
C) The Concept of Veil in Islam
 As per Quranic injunctions and sayings of the Holy Prophet (SAW), hijab is
mandatory for Muslim women. The larger percentage of the women in our country is
totally oblivious to these Quranic injunctions. Discuss reasons and suggest remedial
measures. (2005)
 Discuss the concept of veil and freedom of woman from Islamic point of view while
analyzing the law against veil in France. (2011)
 Discuss the concept of veil and freedom of women from Islamic point of view while
analyzing the law against veil in France. (2013)
D) The Freedom and Limitations of a Muslim Woman
 What is the meaning of freedom of woman in Islam? What are the responsibilities of
man and woman in the building character of new generation? Explain in detail. (2003)
 Keeping in view the requirements of Global Society, determine the freedom and
limitations of a Muslim Woman in the light of Islamic teachings. (2010)
E) Woman‟s Right to Education
 Describe the right of education for a female in Islam. (2006)
F) Human Rights
 It is the period of basic human rights. What is meant by human rights and what is a
western concept of human right, discuss human rights of Islam in the light of the
sermon of Hajjatul Widah. (2011)
 Discuss human rights of Islam in the light of the sermon of Hajjatul Wida. (2012)

 What is the role of man and woman in Islamic society? What are their
responsibilities towards character building of new generation? (2001)
 The most important issue of humanity is the recognition of the role and privileges of
a man. Discuss how Islam may play a role in this regard in today‟s scenario. (2010)
 What is Human Dignity? Explain how Islam recognized it and what efforts have
been adopted to maintain the superiority of man? (2013)
IV. Islamic Civilization and Culture: (Karim Dad, Chapter 4)
the Vital Elements
 What is meant by culture and civilization? Describe the characteristics of Islamic
Culture. (2016)

Social Justice, Moral Values, Tolerance, Rule of Law)

V. Islam and World. (Khurshid Ahmed, Chapter 12, 13, 14)

 There is a visible decadence in our society due to invasion /influence of liberal

western culture. To what extent is it harming our country‟s youth and what can be
done to arrest this moral decline? (2005)
 How the protection and application of Islamic Culture is possible in the mid of the
influences of present Western Culture. Describe the features of Islamic Culture prior
to have a comparative study of the Issue. (2006)
 Islam gives a living and dynamic perception of civilization. Which steps do you
consider to meet the challenges of western civilization? (2009)
 What is meant by civilization and culture and how it effects collective life and also
analyze the foundation of modern civilization and highlights the problems caused by
it? (2011)
 Describe the concept of modern civilization and its effects on Muslim Ummah. (2012)
 Describe the limitation of co-existence and contradiction in the Islamic and western
social system. (2014)

le of Islam in the Modern World

 Write a detailed note on the problems which Islam is facing in the contemporary
world. (2002)
 In the globalization arena what role Muslim Ummah can play being custodian of
revealed Knowledge to resolve the complex problems of human kind. (2010)
 Good combination of the reason (intellect) and Revelation can resolve today's issues
of humankind. Discuss. (2014)
 Give comparison of Islamic Ideology and modern Western thought about the present
trends of individuality. (2015)
and the Contemporary Challenges
A) Role and Objectives of Muslim Ummah
 Describe the role and objectives of Muslim Ummah. How can it contribute to solve
the problems of the present world? (2001)
 What is the role and objective of „Muslim Ummah‟? How can it contribute to solve
its own and the world‟s problems. (2004)
 In today‟s, world, Muslim everywhere are being castigated and condemned by the
west as extremists and terrorists having an evil ideology. Muslims are about 1/5th of
 the world population but they don‟t have a collective voice. Do you think the concept
of „Muslim Ummah‟ is viable in today‟s world? Discuss. (2005)
 Muslim Ummah comprises 1/5th of the total world population, rich in natural
resources but lacking economic and political stability. Suggest measures for political
and economic stability. (2009)
 Is war knocking at our doors or sophisticated nuclear weapons have made it
impossible? The Muslims are facing strong ideological and military challenges. In
order to meet such challenges, what strategy the Muslims should adopt, in your
opinion? (2009)
 In the present era, Muslim Ummah has all the resources, but it is the victim of
disunity, while analysis the reasons of disunity, suggest measures to maintain unity
amount the Muslim Ummah. (2011)
 Describe the status and aim of Islamic Ummah in the light of ‫ک ن تم ان ع لوں ا ال ان تم‬
‫موم ن ین‬. (2014)
 Explain concept & structure of Muslim Ummah and give suggestions for its revival.
(2015)
B) Pan-Islamism
 Describe „Pan-Islamism‟. Give introduction to the organization founded for Muslim
world unity and their role in bringing the Muslim countries close to each other in
different spheres of life. (2006)
 What is “Motahida Qaumiyat”? What role Jamaluddin Afghani and Allama
Muhammad Iqbal played in order to achieve this goal? (2008)
C) Problems of the Muslim Ummah
 Write down in detail the problems of the „ummah‟ in the contemporary world. (2003)
 Take into account the steps and plots of the western nations against the Islamic world
in the present era and give solid suggestions for their eradication in the light of Quran
and Sunnah. (2007)
 The world is heading towards the concept of “Clash of Civilizations”. Give your
arguments for and against this notion. (2008)
 Write down in detail the problems of “Ummah” in the contemporary world. (2013)
 What are the contemporary challenges of Muslim world? Suggest its solution in the
light of Quran and Sunnah. (2016)
Rise of Extremism (Karim Dad, Chapter 5 (last Part))
A) Suicide Attacks
 Suicide attacks have become norm of the day, particularly in Iraq, Chechnya and
Palestine. The common rationale for such activities reportedly is the persecution of
the Muslims by western imperialism and American dominated hegemonic „world
order‟. Under the prevailing circumstances, is the phenomenon of suicide attacks
justified? Give reasons. (2005)
 Muslims are being persecuted anywhere in Chechnya, Palestine, Kashmir and Iraq
etc. In this scenario- are the suicide attacks by Muslims justified? Unveil the Sharai
position of the issue supported by relevant references. (2006)
 Suicidal and valiant attacks have become a routine. What is the difference between
the two? Suggest reasons for legitimacy of these attacks. (2009)
B) Jihad and Terrorism
  “One man‟s Terrorist is another man‟s freedom fighter.” In light of the preceding
quoted probe into the causes of terrorism and separate both jihad and terrorism from
each other after giving solid arguments. (2006)
 What are the causes and losses of „sectarian differences‟ in Pakistan and how this
problem can be solved in light of Islamic teachings? (2007)
 There is a misconception that aggression could solve our problems but in consequence
people all over the world are suffering. What measures do you suggest to rectify the
situation? (2009)
 What is the difference between Jihad and Fasaad? Discuss the possibility of practical
application of Quranic concept of Jihad in current international scenario. (2015)

VI. Public Administration and Governance in Islam (Karim Dad, Chapter 6)

 Highlight the concept of public administration in Islam. Explain the responsibilities

of Civil Servants. (2016)

pt of Governance and its Applications in the light of Quran, Sunnah and Fiqh.

to different Authority.

 Highlight the concept of public administration in Islam. Explain the responsibilities

of Civil Servants. (2016)

VII. Islamic Code of Life. (Khurshid Ahmed, Chapter 10, 11)

and Political System, Economic
System, Judicial System, Administrative System,
A) Political and Judicial System
 What does caliphate mean? Enumerate its salient features. (2000)
 What is meant by “Justice”? Explain its importance in Islam. (2000)
 How does Islam regard humanity? What is the concept of „Khilafat‟ in Islam? (2001)
 Write down a comprehensive essay on the judicio-political system of Islam. (2001)
 Define and explain the judicio-political system of Islam. (2002)
 Islam enjoys a distinguished status in Judicio-Political system. Explain
comprehensively. (2004)
 To what extent is the modern political system i.e. democracy in consonance or against
Islamic principles? Discuss with references. (2005)
 “Islam- in the middle of contemporary managements and political systems- possess
its own political management and political system.” Discuss. (2006)
 Keeping in view today‟s international Political System, can Shariah be adjusted in the
Islamic Societies? (2010)
 The political system of Islam guarantees the prosperity of State. Discuss. (2012)
 Define and explain Judicio-Political System of Islam? (2013)
  Discuss the possibilities of establishment of an Islamic state under the present
Political system of democracy. (2014)
 Describe the salient features of Islamic political system in the light of governance
under pious Khilafat-i-Rashida. (2016)
B) Economic System
 Describe the economic responsibilities of State in Islam. (2000)
 State guiding principles of economic system is Islam? How can it be implemented in
modern times? (2005)
 Discuss in detail the importance of Akle-Halal form Islamic pint of view and explain
how unfair resources can be checked in the light of Islamic teachings? (2011)
 Explain the economical rules of Islam in the light of Social Justice. (2012)
 In the presence of interest based global financial system, discuss the possibility of
interest free Islamic Financial system. (2014)
C) Social System
 Stability of modern society depends upon a strong family system in the light of
Islamic principles. Discuss. (2015)
D) Enlightened Moderation
 What do you know about the concept of "enlightened moderation"? Give your
arguments in for and against this notion. (2007)
 What do you know about the concept of enlightened moderation? Describe it in its
historical perspective. (2008)
of Ijmah and Ijtehad (Farkhanda Noor, Chapter 5)

A) Sources of Islamic Law

 Explain in detail the basic sources of „Islamic Law‟ with special reference to „Ijtehad‟.
(2001)
 While describing in detail the four basic sources of Islamic law, also explain that of
„masalih-i-mursala‟, „istihsan‟, and „urf‟ are the basic sources of Islamic law. (2001)
 Write down a comprehensive essay on the basic sources of law in Islam. (2003)
 Explain with arguments the system of law and justice of Islam. (2003)
 Describe in detail the four basic sources of Islamic law. Explain Ijma and Jihad
specifically. (2004)
 What do you mean by Shariah? Elaborate the different sources of Shariah. (2012)
 Describe the wisdom of gradual revelation of Quran for Islamic Law. (2014)

B) Ijtihad

 a) Is Ijtehad no more practical? Explain.

b) What are required conditions for a mujtahid?
c) Does a learned Muslim have the right of Ijtehad? Discuss its consequences. (2005)
 Ijtihad can play an important role in the establishment of Muslim Ummah and the
making of Humanity. Discuss. (2008)
 In order to meet challenges of modern times, there is a need to establish versatile
institutions of Ijtehad. What measures would you suggest? (2009)
  It is necessary to establish priority for law for the development of society. What is
your point of view that today Islamic punishments are regarded as Savagery? While
discussing the Islamic philosophy of the reward and punishment also describe the
basic characteristic of Islamic concept of punishments. (2011)
 In the present period the Muslim Ummah is facing different problems and for the
solution of these problems “Ijtehad” is necessary, so point out such an institution that
can offer solution of the new problems with the help of Ijtehad. (2011)
C) Sunnah

 Write a comprehensive note on the importance of sunnah in interpretation and

legislation. (2015)

D) Ijma

 Produce a juristic-definition of both Ijtehad and Ijma, elaborating possible role of both
the above in Islamization of a state in modern time. (2006)