CSS Islamic Studies Syllabus (100 MARKS)
While the Islamic Studies syllabus by FPSC gives the complete range of chapters, we can’t neglect Islamic Studies CSS Past Papers to see how FPSC has tested topics such as Islamic beliefs, Seerah, human rights, Islamic civilization, governance, contemporary challenges, and the Islamic code of life in previous examinations.
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 Fundamentals 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 Women in Islam.
- Human Rights and Status of Women 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
- Characteristics 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
FPSC RECOMMENDED BOOKS List for CSS ISLAMIC STUDIES SYLLABUS
| Sr. No. | Title | Author |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Introduction to Islam | Dr. Hamidullah |
| 2. | Islam: Its Meaning and Message | Khurshid Ahmad |
| 3. | Islam: The Misunderstood Religion | Muhammad Qutb |
| 4. | Islam at the Crossroads | Muhammad Asad |
| 5. | Islam and the Economic Challenge | Umar Chapra |
| 6. | A Brief Survey of Muslim Science and Culture | M. Abdul Rahman |
| 7. | Administrative Development in 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. | Islam e Kamil | Dr. Khalid Alvi |
| 12. | Islam Tehzeeb Kay Chun Darakhshan Pehlu | Mustafa Sabri |
| 13. | Islam Aur Tehzeeb-e-Maghrib Ki Cash Makash | Dr. Muhammad Ameen |
| 14. | Aurat Maghrib aur Islam | Sarwat Jamal Asmi |
| 15. | Seerat-un-Nabi Vol. I | Shibli Nomani |
| 16. | Islam and Secular Mind | Eddieb Tanjari |
| 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 in Islamic Perspective, KPL London | Abul Muhammad A. |
| 21. | Arab Administration | Hussain Shah |
| 22. | The Islamic Republic: Politics, Law and Economy | Hassan Dr. S. Farooq |
| 23. | Studies in Muslim Political Thought and Administration | Sherwani H.K.S |
| 24. | Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam | Allama Iqbal |
| 25. | Islamic Political System in the Modern Age: Theory and Practice | Manzooruddin Ahmad |
| 26. | Sovereignty: Modern and Islamic | Ilyas Ahmad |
| 27. | Islam in Transition: Muslim Perspectives | Donohue J. John & Esposito J. L. |
| 28. | Islam Aik Nazar Main | Sadruddin Islahi |
| 29. | Islam Nazri e Hayat | Khurshid Ahmad |
| 30. | Islam Nizam e Zindagi aur Is ka Bunyadi Tasawwar | Abul A‘la Mawdudi |
| 31. | Jihad o Manzil | Sayyed Qutb |
| 32. | Islam ka Nizam e Hakoomat | Maulana Hamid ud Ansari |
| 33. | Islam Nizam | Dr. Yousaf al-Qaradawi |
| 34. | Bunyadi Haqooq | Muhammad Sadruddin |
| 35. | Islam Ka Muashi Nizam | Justice Taqi Usmani |
| 36. | Tahzeeb o Tamaddun e Islami | Rasheed Akhtar 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 in Islamic Paradigm | Prof. Dr. Anis Ahmad |
FPSC Official CSS ISLAMIC STUDIES SYLLABUS
Here is the link to the CSS Islamic Studies Syllabus on the FPSC official website
