CSS Muslim Law & Jurisprudence Past Paper 2009
PART-II (Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. (20×4)
PART-II
Q.2. Explain the essentials of a valid Gift. A, who owns a house, makes a Gift to B of the house and of the right to use a staircase used by him jointly with the owner of an adjoining house. Is it a valid Gift? Explain.
Q.3. A Muslim marriage is a civil contract. Do you think that the contracting parties have equal rights in rescinding a marriage contract? Give rationale.
Q.4. Under Section 4 of the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, an orphaned grandchild is entitled to the share of his/her predeceased parent. Explaining fully the issue, argue for or against the provision.
Q.5. A Muslim male dies leaving behind a widow, a daughter, an agnatic granddaughter, and a father. Distribute the property of the deceased/praepositus amongst the heirs. Explain the basis for the distribution of property to each and every heir.
Q.6. What is Ijtehad? What are the qualifications of a Mujtahid? Compare Ijtehad with Istihsan.
Q.7. Explain fully the status of a bigamous marriage under the classical Islamic law and compare it with Pakistani law.
Q.8. Write a comprehensive note on Islamization of Laws in Pakistan. Do you think that Islamization of laws has in any way improved the judicial and governance systems of the country?