CSS Islamic History & Culture Past Paper 2008

Paper-I

PART-2(Subjective) 80 Marks

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

PART-II

Q.2 Before the advent of Islam, the Arabs had no Central Government and lived a mainly nomadic life, in their respective tribes and were often engaged in the tribal feuds. Among themselves. Please read the above passage carefully and write an essay of 300 words.

Q.3 Highlight comprehensively at least 15 out-standing functions of the Holy Quran covering human life in general.

Q.4 Describe in detail the Revenues System of the Abbaside.

Q.5 What do you understand by KASB-I-HALAL (Earning money by lawful means)? In this connection, you are advised to write commandments from the Holy Quran and five from the sayings of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).

Q.6 Write an administrative policy note on judicial system during the period of Abbaside.

Q.7 How many schools of thought are there of Islamic Jurisprudence or fiqh? Discuss all these thoughts in detail.

Q.8 Write short notes on any TWO of the following:
(a) Islamic contribution to Anatomy, pharmacy, and Botany
(b) The Economic System in Islam
(c) Values of Islamic state under Abbaside.

Paper-II

PART-2(Subjective) 80 Marks

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

PART-II

Q.2 Give a critical study of the causes and the consequences of the Muslim Rule in Africa.

Q.3 The entrance of new rulers like the Muslims was a demand of Spanish society at the advent of the 8th Century. Comment.

Q.4 Give an analytical study of the evolution of the Muslim Architecture from the Mosque of Cordova up to the Alhambra of Granada.

Q.5 The administration of Granada has a unique place for its precious public works and its enlightenment among its contemporary Governments. Comment.

Q.6 Write a comprehensive ESSAY on “The Women and Nation-building” in the Muslim Spanish society.

Q.7 Africa got an advancement in Material Prosperity and in the field of knowledge and wisdom under the Muslim regime. Comment.

Q.8 Analyse the services of “Muwahidin” for the consolidation of Muslim Society in Spain.