FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION – 2018
FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
ISLAMIC STUDIES
TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS
PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES
PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUM MARKS = 20
PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different places.
(iv) Write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must be crossed.
(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the question will not be considered.
PART-II
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Q. No. 2. Define Ijtihad, also highlight its contemporary importance in the light of Islamic Fiqh. (20)
Q. No. 3. What is Self-purification and Ehsan? Explain it in the light of Quran and Sunnah, also describe its individual and collective impacts. (20)
Q. No. 4. Point out the motives of terrorism in Pakistan. How can the society get rid of terrorism? (20)
Q. No. 5. Highlight the responsibilities of civil servants in the light of Islamic teachings. (20)
Q. No. 6. Write a comprehensive note on Zakat system of Islam and its spiritual, moral and social impacts. (20)
Q. No. 7. Describe, in detail, the basic characteristics of Islamic civilization. (20)
Q. No. 8. The Holy Prophet () is the prophet of peace and safety. Explain with arguments. (20)
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