CSS Islamic History & Culture Past Paper 2004

Paper-I

PART-2(Subjective) 80 Marks

Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. (20×4)

PART-II

Q.2 Write a comprehensive note on Deen-i-Islam, which is defined as a missionary religion. Account for any three missionary movements that are particularly relevant to South Asia in terms of Sufism.

Q.3 Highlight the last 23 years of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in the way of his role as a preacher of Islam, in view of the Holy Quran and Sunnah.

Q.4 What is polygamy? Describe the term Nisaa in view of behavior, values, and character in human life according to Islamic thought and schools.

Q.5 Write a detailed note on agricultural prosperity during the regime of the Abbasids.

Q.6 Write a comprehensive note on the salient features of the Ottoman Turks’ march towards Europe.

Q.7 Write a note on the merits of any two of the following:
(a) Hazrat Umar Farooq
(b) Hazrat Umar bin Abdul Aziz
(c) Mamoon al-Rashid

Q.8 Write an administrative policy note on the judicial system during the period of the Abbasids.

Paper-II

PART-2(Subjective) 80 Marks

Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. (20×4)

PART-II

Q.2 Explain the causes and events of the expansion of Muslim rule in Spain during the Umayyads’ period.

Q.3 Discuss the chief features of Muslim contributions to philosophy in Spain with brief notes on any three important philosophers of that period.

Q.4 It is claimed that the Renaissance and Reformation movements in Western and Southern Europe were indebted to the Muslim learning in Spain. Please substantiate.

Q.5 Describe the character and achievements of Sulaiman al-Qanuni, “The Magnificent.”

Q.6 Enumerate the principal mosques erected by the Ottomans in their capital city of “Istanbul.”

Q.7 Analyze the political and religious policies of King Faisal bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia.

Q.8 Explain the political motives of American presence in Iraq and identify its effects in the region, with special reference to Pakistan.