CSS Islamic History & Culture Past Paper 2017

PART-2(Subjective) 80 Marks

Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II by selecting TWO questions from EACH SECTION. (20×4)

PART-II

SECTION-I

Q. No. 2 Peace and security is the top-most priority and policy of an Islamic State. Give reasons and a comprehensive commentary on the battles fought by the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
Q. No. 3 Throw light on Islamic Political System under the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and the Pious Caliphs. Explain how it is different from Western Political System.
Q. No. 4 Write notes on any two of the following:

(a) Statecraft & the administration under the Umayyads
(b) Religious Conditions in Arabia before the dawn of Islam
(c) Educational system in the early phase of Islam

SECTION-II

Q. No. 5 Point out the main features of Muslim contribution to religious literature and philosophy in Spain under the Muslim rule.
Q. No. 6 Discuss the role and response of Muslim Scholars to modernism and post-modernism.
Q. No. 7 Discuss in detail the impact of Crusades on Muslim Society throughout the history.
Q. No. 8 Write notes on the following:

(i) Scientific achievements during Abbasids rule
(ii) Dissemination of Muslim learning in the West