Islamic Studies CSS Syllabus | FPSC Topics & Marks

Islamic Studies FPSC syllabus

Islamic Studies OR Comparative Study of Major Religions (For Non Muslims)

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 & Society and the Fundamental of Islam
• Islamic Worships: Spiritual, Moral and Social Impact.

II. Study of Sirah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as Role Model for:-

• Individual
• Diplomat
• Educator
• Military Strategist
• Peace Maker

III. Human Rights & Status of Woman in Islam.

• Human Rights and Status of Woman in Islam
• Dignity of Men and Women

IV. Islamic Civilization and Culture:

• Meanings and the Vital Elements
• Role of Civilization in Development of Human Personality and Community
• Characteristicts of Islamic Civilization (Tawhid, Self-purification, Dignity of Man, Equality, 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.
• Rise of Extremism.

VI. Public Administration and Governance 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

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 **********

Suggested readings

1. Introduction to Islam Dr. Hamidullah
2. Islam: its meaning and Message Khurshid Ahmad
3. Islam: The Misunderstood Religion Muhammad Qutub
4. Islam at the Cross-roads Muhammad Asad
5. Islam and the Economic Challenge Umer Chapra
6. A brief Survey of Muslim Science and Culture M. Abdur Rahman
7. Administrative Development an Islamic Perspective Muhammad Al-Buraey
8. Quranic Sciences Afzalur Rahman
9. Islamization of Pakistan Zafar Iqbal
10. Islamic Law and Constitution Abul A’ la Mawdudi,
11. Insan e Kamil Dr Khalid Alvi
12. Islami Tehzeeb Kay Chund Darakhshan Pehloo Mustafa Sabali
13. Islam Aur Tahzeeb -e -Maghrib Ki Kash Makash Dr Muhammad Ameen,
14. Aurat Maghrib aur Islam Serwat Jamal Asmai
15. Seerat-un-Nabi Vol. I Shibli Nu’mani
16. Islam and Secular Mind Edited by Tarik Jan
17. Khilafat-o-Malookiat Abul A’ la Mawdudi, RECOMMENDED READING
18. Towards Understanding Islam Abul A’ la Mawdudi,
19. Ideals and Realities in Islam Hussain Nasr,
20. Administrative Development; an Islamic Perspective, KP.L. London Alburay Muhammad A.
21. Arab Administration Hussain Shah
22. The Islamic Republic : Politics, Law and Economy Hassan Dr. S. Farooq
23. Studies in Muslim Political Thoughts and Administration Sherwani, H.K.S.
24. Reconstruction of Religious Thoughts in Islam Allama Iqbal
25. Islamic Political System in the Modern age: Theory and Practice Manzooruddin Ahmad
26. Sovereignty-Modern and Islamic: Ilays Ahmad
27. Islam in Transition: Muslim Perspectives Donohue J, John A. and Esposito L. John (eds)
28. Islam Aik Nazar Main Sadrudin Islahi
29. Islami Nazria e Hayat Khurshid Ahmad
30. Islami Nizam e Zindgi aur us kay Bunyadi Tassworat Abul Aala Maudoodi
31. Jadah o Manzil Seyyed Qutb
32. Islam ka Nizam e Hakoomat Maulana Hamid ul Ansari
33. Islami Nizam Dr Yousof al-Qardawi,
34. Bonyadi Haqooq Muhammad Salahuddin
35. Islam Ka Muashi Nizam Justice Taqi Usamani,
36. Tahzeeb o Tamaddon e Islami Rasheed Akhter Nadvi
37. First Principle of Islamic Economics Abul A’ la Mawdudi
38. Islamic Civilization Foundations Belief & Principles Abul A’ la Mawdudi
39. Worship in Islam Abul A’ la Mawdudi
40. Let us be Muslims Khurram Murad
41. Women and Social Justice; an Islamic Paradigm Prof. Dr. Anis Ahmad

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