CSS Muslim Law & Jurisprudence Past Paper 2003

PART-II (Subjective) 80 Marks

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

PART-II

Q.2 Explain the kinds of prohibition to Muslim marriage and its effect on the legitimacy of children.

Q.3 What is maintenance and what are the legal effects of non-maintenance of a wife? What is the time limit for maintenance of a divorced wife?

Q.4 Define ‘Mushaa’ and state the rules as regards its gift under Sunni and Shia Laws.

Q.5 Discuss the nature and extent of a Muslim widow’s right to retain possession of her husband’s estate in lieu of her dower.

Q.6 Many Muslims believe that ‘Ijtehad’ is absolutely necessary in modern times to keep pace with the changing world. Comment.

Q.7 Discuss the development of Islamic Law during the Umayyad caliphate.

Q.8 Discuss the concept of an Islamic State. What are your views on the interest-free system in a country like Pakistan?