Islamic Studies – Past Papers Analysis (CSS 2014-2020)

Islamic Studies – Past Papers Analysis (CSS 2014-2020) by Aamir Mahar

I. Introduction to Islam: Concept of Islam. Importance of Din in Human Life. Difference

between Din and Religion. Distinctive Aspects of Islam. Islamic Beliefs & its Impact on
Individual and Society and the Fundamental of Islam. Islamic worships (Spiritual, Moral and
Social Impact).

1. Good combination of reason (intellect) and revelation can resolve today’s issues of
humankind. (CSS 2014)
2. Describe the importance and philosophy of Fasting (SAUM). Also explain its individual
and collective benefits. (CSS 2014 & 2013)
3. Define the doctrine of Roza (fast) 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. (CSS 2014 & 2007)
4. The entire faith in prophet hood is unacceptable without faith in finality of
prophethood. Discuss in the light of Quran & Sunnah. (CSS 2015)
5. Highlight the importance of Zakat and prove that economic stability of a society can be
ensured through its effective implementation. (CSS 2015)
6. Argue for supremacy of Wahi (revelation) as the solution of Human problems against
other sources of human knowledge. (CSS 2015)
7. What is the difference between Deen and Religion? Describe the importance of Deen in
human life with arguments. (CSS 2016)
8. Define the meaning of prayer and its different categories. Also describe the spiritual,
moral and social impact of prayers. (CSS 2016)
9. Who are entitled to receive Zakat according to the Quran? Elucidating social impact of
Zakat, clarify how can poverty be alleviated with its distribution in Islamic Society?
(CSS 2017)
10. Write a comprehensive note on Zakat system of Islam and its spiritual, moral and
social impacts. (CSS 2018)
11. Define Tauheed. What is its impact on individual life and the society? Elaborate. (CSS
2019)
12. Write a comprehensive note on Hajj (the pilgrimage) and its spiritual, moral and social
impacts. (CSS 2019)

II. Study of Seerah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as a role model: Individual,
Diplomat, Educator, Military Strategist, and Peace Maker

1. Describe the Islamic concept of peace in the light of Quran & Sunnah. (CSS 2014)

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2. What is difference between Jihad and Fasaad (Hostility)? Discuss the probabilities of
practical application of Quranic concept of Jihad in current international scenario.
(CSS 2015)
3. Describe the characteristics of Military strategist in the light of Seerah of Muhammad
(PBUH) with arguments. (CSS 2016)
4. Elucidate how the Prophet of Islam (Peace be upon him) exemplified him as the
greatest peace maker in the world by making reconciliation with pagans, Jews
and Christians? (CSS 2017)
5. The Holy Prophet (PBUH) is the prophet of peace and safety. Explain with arguments.
(CSS 2018)
6. Give a general estimate of the Holy Prophet’s (PBUH) character in the battle fields as
a commander. (CSS 2019)
7. Discuss the status and grade of “Tolerance and Forgiveness” in the life of the Prophet
Muhammad (PBUH). (CSS 2020)
8. Discuss in detail the principles and terms and conditions for “Jihad” in the light of
Quran and Sunnah. (CSS 2020)
9. Analyze the Madina Accord as a “Social Contract” in detail. (CSS 2020)

III. Human rights and status of women in Islam: Human Rights and Status of Woman in
Islam; Dignity of Men and Women.

1. Give a comparative review on the role of women in Islam and Modern Society. (CSS
2014)
2. Write a comprehensive note on the right of inheritance granted to women by Islam.
(CSS 2017)
3. Describe the rights of women in Islam in context of current wave of the feminist
movement. (CSS 2019)
4. “The last Sermon of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) is the basic document for awakening of
conscious of mankind for human rights”. Discuss. (CSS 2020)

IV. Islamic civilization & culture: Meanings and the Vital Elements; Role of Civilization
in Development of Human Personality and Community; Characteristics of Islamic
Civilization (Tawhid, Self-purification, Dignity of Man, Equality, Social Justice, Moral Values,
Tolerance, Rule of Law)

1. Describe the status and aim of Islamic Ummah in the light of ‫انتم الا علوں ان‬
‫کنتم مومنین‬. (CSS 2014)
2. Explain the concept & Structure of Muslim Ummah & give suggestions for its revival.
(CSS 2015)

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3. What is meant by culture and civilization? Describe the characteristics of Islamic

culture. (CSS 2016)
4. Explain the concept of self-purification in the light of the Qur’ān and Sunnah and its
impact on society. (CSS 2017)
5. What is Self-purification and Ehsan? Explain it in the light of Quran and Sunnah, also
describe its individual and collective impacts. (CSS 2018)
6. Describe, in detail, the basic characteristics of Islamic civilization. (CSS 2018)
7. Throw light in detail on the moral values system of Islam as a significant feature of
Islamic civilization. (CSS 2019)
8. Islam teaches the lesson of human respect and dignity irrespective of colour, race and
creed. Discuss. (CSS 2020)

V. Islam and the world : Impact of Islamic Civilization on the West and Vice Versa; The
Role of Islam in the Modern World; Muslim World and the Contemporary Challenges; Rise of
Extremism.

1. Stability of modern society depends upon a strong family system in the light of Islamic
principles, Discuss. (CSS 2015)
2. Give a comparison of Islamic ideology and modern western thought about present
trends of individuality. (CSS 2015)
3. What are the contemporary challenges of Muslim world? Suggest its solutions in the
light of Quran and Sunnah. (CSS 2016)
4. Enumerate the reasons of extremism in Pakistan and suggest solutions to eradicate it
in the light of Islamic teachings. (CSS 2017)
5. Point out the motives of terrorism in Pakistan. How can the society get rid of
terrorism? (CSS 2018)

VI. Public Administration in Islam: Concept of Public Administration in Islam; Quranic

Guidance on Good Governance; Concept of Governance and its Applications in the light of
Qur’an, Sunnah and Fiqh; Governance Structure in Islam (Shura, Legislation, Sources of
Islamic Law); Governance under Pious Khilafat; Particular letters of Hazrat Umar (R.A) and
Hazrat Ali (R.A) to different Authority; Responsibilities of Civil Servants; System of
Accountability (hisbah) in Islam

1. Describe the wisdom of gradual revelation of Qur’an for Islamic Law. (CSS 2014)
2. Write a comprehensive note on the importance of Sunnah in interpretation &
legislation. (CSS 2015)
3. Highlight the concept of Public Administration in Islam. Explain the responsibilities of
Civil Servants. (CSS 2016)

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4. How were the Rightly-guided Caliphs elected? To what extent their system of
government be regarded as democratic? (CSS 2017)
5. Highlight the responsibilities of civil servants in the light of Islamic teachings. (CSS
2018)
6. Is extremism a challenge to Islam? Discuss in the context of contemporary challenges
faced by Muslim Ummah. (CSS 2019)
7. Write a comprehensive note on the bravery and juridical Wisdom of Hazrat Ali (R.A)
(CSS 2020)

VII. Islamic code of life: Salient Features of Islamic System, Social System, Political
System, Economic System, Judicial System, Administrative System; Procedure of Ijma and
Ijtihad

1. Discuss the possibilities of an Islamic state under the present political system of
democracy. (CSS 2014)
2. Describe the limitations of co-existence and contradictions in the Islamic & western
social system. (CSS 2014)
3. In the presence of interest based global system, discuss the possibility of interest free
Islamic financial system. (CSS 2014)
4. Discuss the salient features of Islamic political system in the light of governance under
pious Khilafat-i-Rashida. (CSS 2016)
5. Define Ijma’ (consensus) and explain its different kinds. Highlight its importance in the
light of the Qur’ān and Sunnah. (CSS 2017)
6. Define Ijtihad, also highlight its contemporary importance in the light of Islamic Fiqh.
(CSS 2018)
7. Give suggestions to reform Pakistani politics keeping in view the different aspects of
political system of Islam. (CSS 2019)
8. Islamic Financial and Economic system is the solution of the human financial
problems. Discuss. (CSS 2020)

Past Papers Analysis (CSS 2015-2020)

1. Pakistan Affairs
2. Political Science (Paper – I)
3. Political Science (Paper – II)
4. International Relations (Paper – I)
5. International Relations (Paper – II)

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