CSS MOCK PAPER 2024: ISLAMIC STUDIES

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CSS MOCK PAPER 2024: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE - III (PAKISTAN AFFAIRS)

Part-I (MCQs)

Q1

i. What is the primary source of Islamic jurisprudence?
- A) The Constitution
- B) The Quran
- C) Scholarly Opinion
- D) Historical Precedents

ii. In the context of Islamic belief, what is the significance of the Night of Power (Laylat al-Qadr)?
- A) The night the Quran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
- B) The night marking the Prophet's journey to heaven.
- C) The night when the gates of Hell are closed.
- D) The night marking the end of Ramadan.

iii. Which of the following is not one of the five pillars of Islam?
- A) Jihad
- B) Shahada
- C) Zakat
- D) Sawm

iv. The term ‘Ijma’ refers to which of the following concepts in Islamic jurisprudence?
- A) Consensus among scholars
- B) Independent reasoning
- C) Divine judgment
- D) Historical tradition

v. What is the meaning of 'Shura' in an Islamic context?
- A) Pilgrimage
- B) Consultation
- C) Fasting
- D) Charity

vi. Who was the first caliph to compile the Quran into a single book?
- A) Caliph Umar ibn Al-Khattab (R.A)
- B) Caliph Uthman ibn Affan (R.A)
- C) Caliph Ali ibn Abi Talib (R.A)
- D) Caliph Abu Bakr as-Siddiq (R.A)

vii. Which economic principle is explicitly prohibited in Islamic finance?
- A) Profit-sharing
- B) Riba (Interest)
- C) Investment in assets
- D) Leasing

viii. The Charter of Medina, drafted by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), is significant for what reason?
- A) It represented the first written constitution in the Islamic world.
- B) It outlined the rules for pilgrimage to Mecca.
- C) It declared the end of idolatry in Medina.
- D) It was the peace treaty between Mecca and Medina.

ix. What does the term ‘Fiqh’ literally mean?
- A) The path
- B) Understanding
- C) Prayer
- D) Fasting

x. The Islamic concept of Tawhid emphasizes what aspect of God?
- A) Mercy
- B) Oneness
- C) Knowledge
- D) Power

xi. What does the term "Qiyas" refer to in Islamic jurisprudence?

   - A) Consensus among the Muslim community

   - B) Analogy used to derive Islamic legal rulings

   - C) The biography of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

   - D) Recitation of the Quran

xii. In Islamic eschatology, who is Al-Mahdi?
- A) A prophet to come before the Day of Judgment
- B) An angel who will blow the trumpet to signal the end of times
- C) A redeemer who will restore righteousness before the Day of Judgment
- D) A name for Satan

xiii. What is the primary objective of the Islamic economic system?
- A) Wealth accumulation
- B) Social justice and wealth distribution
- C) Free market competition
- D) State ownership of assets

xiv. In the Battle of Badr, what was the significant strategic advantage the Muslims had?
- A) Larger army
- B) Better weapons
- C) High ground
- D) Support from neighboring tribes

xv. The Quran describes the creation of humans from what substance?
- A) Light
- B) Water
- C) Clay
- D) Fire

xvi. Sufism is primarily concerned with what aspect of Islam?
- A) Legalistic interpretation
- B) Political governance
- C) Inner spirituality
- D) Economic systems

xvii. Who is considered the 'Seal of the Prophets' in Islam?
- A) Prophet Isa (Jesus)
- B) Prophet Musa (Moses)
- C) Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
- D) Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham)

xviii. What is Zakat calculated on?
- A) Income
- B) Expenditure
- C) Wealth held over a lunar year
- D) Property value

xix. The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah established peace between Muslims and which tribe?
- A) Banu Hashim
- B) Banu Umayya
- C) Quraysh
- D) Banu Qainuqa

xx. Which of the following is not a valid source of Sharia law?

- A) The Quran

- B) Hadith

- C) Ijma

- D) Philosophical reasoning

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Part-II (Descriptive)

- Answer any FOUR questions, selecting 2 questions from each section.
- Ensure your answers are well-structured and clear.
- Illustrations and examples may be used to clarify your explanations where necessary.

Q2. Analyze the role of Islamic jurisprudence in shaping modern financial systems. How can Islamic financial principles contribute to global economic stability? (20)

Q3. Discuss the strategic significance of the Hijrah (migration) of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and its impact on the establishment of the Muslim community in Medina. (20)

Q4. Evaluate the significance of the Five Pillars of Islam in cultivating a balanced social order. How do these pillars foster community cohesion? (20)

Q5. Examine the historical evolution of the concept of Ummah in Islamic thought. How does this concept address the challenges of nationalism and globalism in the contemporary world? (20)

Q6. Critically assess the influence of Islamic scientific achievements during the Golden Age on modern scientific advancements. (20)

Q7. Discuss the philosophical foundations and the significance of Al-Tawhid (the Oneness of God) in Islamic theology and its relevance in interfaith dialogue. (20)

Q8. How does Islamic art and architecture reflect the cultural and spiritual values of Islamic civilization? Provide examples to illustrate your points. (20)