CSS Islamic History Culture Past Paper 2017

Instructions specific to this paper

• Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. Selecting atleast TWO Question from
• Scientific achievements during Abbassids rule.
• Dissemination of Muslim learning in the West.

Part-II questions

1. Q. 220 marks

   Peace and security is the top-most priority and policy of an Islamic State. Give reasons and a comprehensive commentary on the battles fought by the Holy Prophet (PBUH).

2. Q. 320 marks

   Throw light on Islamic Political System under the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and the Pious Caliphs. Explain that how is it different from Western Political System?

3. Q. 420 marks

   Write notes on any two of the following: (a) Statecraft & the administration under the Umayyads. (b) Religious Conditions in Arabia before the dawn of Islam. (c) Educational system in the early phase of Islam.

4. Q. 520 marks

   Point out the main features of Muslim contribution to religious literature and philosophy in Spain under the Muslim rule.

5. Q. 620 marks

   Discuss the role and response of Muslim Scholars to modernism and post-modernism.

6. Q. 720 marks

   Discuss in detail the impact of Crusades on Muslim Society throughout the history.

7. Q. 820 marks

   Write notes on the following: (10 each) (i) Scientific achievements during Abbassids rule. (ii) Dissemination of Muslim learning in the West.

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Source:

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Standard FPSC instructions

Printed on this and every CSS paper.

• Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
• All the parts (if any) of each question must be attempted at one place instead of at different places.
• Write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the question paper.
• No page/space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of the Answer Book must be crossed.
• Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.