MOST IMPORTANT
Secondary
Tertiary
ISLAMIC STUDIES
Syllabus
Introduction to Islam.
Concept of Islam.
Importance of Din in Human Life.
Difference between Din and Religion.
a) What is the difference between Deen and Religion? Describe the importance
of Deen in human life with arguments.(2017)
b) Describe the importance of Deen (Doctrine of life) in human life. Differentiate
(20) between Deen and Religions.
Distinctive Aspects of Islam.
a) 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? (2018)
b) Write a comprehensive note on Zakat system of Islam and its spiritual,
moral and social impacts.
c) Write a comprehensive note on Hajj (the pilgrimage) system of Islam and its
spiritual, moral and social impacts.
d) Discuss in detail the principles and terms & conditions for “Jihad” in the light
of Quran and Sunnah.
Islamic Beliefs & its Impact on Individual & Society and the Fundamental of Islam
Islamic Worships: Spiritual, Moral and Social Impact.
Study of Sirah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as Role Model for:-
Individual
Diplomat
Educator
Military Strategist
a) Describe the characteristics of Military strategist in the light of Sirah of Muhammad
(PBUH) with arguments.(2017)
b) Give a general estimate of Holy Prophet's (pbuh) character in the battle fields as
commander. (2019)
Peace Maker
a) 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? (2018)
b) The Holy Prophet is the prophet of peace and safety. Explain with arguments.
c) Discuss the status and grade of “Tolerance and Forgivness” in the life of the Holly
Prophet (PBUH).
d) Describe Hazrat Muhammad (41.710) as a Prophet of Peace for the contemporary
transnational world.
III. Human Rights & Status of Woman in Islam.
Human Rights and Status of Woman in Islam
a) Write a comprehensive note on the right of inheritance granted to women by Islam.
(2018)
b) Describe the rights of women in Islam in the context of current wave the feminist
movement (2019)
c) “Islam teaches the lesson of human respect and dignity irrespective of colour, race
and creed”. Discuss
d) Islam provides better rights to men and women than all other religions. Explore
with arguments.
e) Explain the concept of Human Rights in Islamic thought in the specification
of “Status of Women in Islam”.
Dignity of Men and Women
“The last Sermon of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) is the basic document for awakening of conscious of
mankind for human rights”. Discuss.
IV. Islamic Civilization and Culture:
a) What is meant by culture and civilization? Describe the characteristics of
Islamic culture.(2017)
Meanings and the Vital Elements
Role of Civilization in Development of Human Personality and Community
Characteristics of Islamic Civilization
a) Describe, in detail, the basic characteristics of Islamic civilization
b) Through light in detail on the moral value system of Islam as significant feature
Islamic civilization.
Tauheed,
a) Define Tauheed. What is its impact on individual life and the society? Elaborate.
Self-purification,
a) Explain the concept of self-purification in the light of the Qur’ān and Sunnah and
its impact on society (2018)
b) What is Self-purification and Ehsan? Explain it in the light of Quran and Sunnah,
also describe its individual and collective impacts.(2019)
Dignity of Man,
Equality,
a) Comment on the teachings of Islam regarding co-existence in a multi-faith society
Social Justice,
Moral Values,
Tolerance,
Rule of Law)\
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.
a) What are the contemporary challenges of Muslim world? Suggest its
solutions in the light of Quran and Sunnah? (2017)
Rise of Extremism.
a) Is extremism a challenge to Islam? Discuss in the context of
contemporary challenges faced by Muslim Ummah.
b) Enumerate the reasons of extremism in Pakistan and suggest
solutions to eradicate it in the light of Islamic teachings
c) Islamophobia is a sign of extremism. Give suggestions for its
remedy.
VI. Public Administration and Governance in Islam
Concept of Public Administration in Islam
a) Highlight the concept of Public Administration in Islam. Explain the
responsibilities of Civil Servants. (2017)
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
a) How were the Rightly-guided Caliphs elected? To what extent their
system of government be regarded as democratic?
Particular letters of Hazrat Umar (R.A) and Hazrat Ali (R.A) to different Authority.
a) Write a comprehensive note on the bravery and juridical Wisdom of
Hazrat Ali (R.A)
Responsibilities of Civil Servants
a) Highlight the responsibilities of civil servants in the light of Islamic teachings.
System of Accountability (hisbah) in Islam
a) Express the principles of accountability of rulers according to the Holy
Quarn and Sunnah.
VII. Islamic Code of Life.
Salient Features of Islamic System
Social System
Political System
a) Discuss the salient features of Islamic political system in the light of
governance under pious Khilafat-i-Rashida. (2017)
b) Give suggestions to reform Pakistani Politics keeping in view the different
aspects of political system of Islam.
Economic System
a) “Islamic Financial and Economic system is the solution of the human
financial problems”. Discuss
b) Write down the main principles of Islamic Economics. How do these
principles provide solutions to contemporary challenges?
Judicial System
Administrative System,
VIII. Procedure of Ijma AND ijtihad:
a) Define Ijma’ (consensus) and explain its different kinds. Highlight its
importance in the light of the Qur’ān and Sunnah.(2018)
b) Define Ijtihad, also highlight its contemporary importance in the
light of Islamic Fiqh.(2019)
c) Elaborate on the concept and importance of ijtihad and explain its
principles.
General Topics:
Point out the motives of terrorism in Pakistan. How can the society get rid of terrorism?
Give suggestions to reform Pakistani Politics keeping in view the different aspects of political system of
Islam.
Analyze the Madina Accord as a “Social Contract” in detail.
Explore the importance of Sufism to spread out Islam. Is the amelioration of current deviation possible
through Sufism?
What is belief in the Day of Judgment ? Explore its effects on individual and collective lives of human
beings.
Explain the doctrine of Prophethood and its importance in human life.
Explain the Reconstruction of Pakistani Society in the light of Islamic Teachings.
Write notes on the following:
(a) Treaty of Hudaybiyya as a pact of peace. (b) Benefits acquired from Battle of Khayber.
