Islamic Studies Past Paper 2015

The Islamic Studies past paper 2015 still carries the old Islamiat title, and candidates attempt five questions at 16 marks each. The first question explains the concept and structure of the Muslim Ummah and seeks suggestions for its revival. The second separates Jihad from Fasaad and tests the Quranic concept of Jihad against the current international scene. A third question defends faith in the finality of Prophethood from the Quran and Sunnah. Further questions cover Zakat as a guarantee of economic stability, the Sunnah in interpretation and legislation, the supremacy of Wahi over other sources of knowledge, the family system, and Islamic ideology against Western thought on individuality.

What this paper contains

  • This file carries Part-II (the descriptive part) of the paper.
  • Part-II — attempt five questions (Q.2–Q.9); each question carries 16 marks (Part-I holds the 20 MCQs)
  • Q.2 — Concept and structure of the Muslim Ummah; suggestions for its revival
  • Q.3 — Jihad and Fasaad; the Quranic concept of Jihad in the current international scenario
  • Q.4 — Finality of Prophethood as a condition of faith in Prophethood
  • Q.5 — Importance of Zakat; economic stability through its proper implementation
  • Q.6–Q.7 — Importance of the Sunnah in interpretation and legislation; supremacy of Wahi over other sources of knowledge
  • Q.8–Q.9 — The family system and the stability of modern society; Islamic ideology and modern Western thought on individuality
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