Islamic Studies / Comparative Religion
Islamic Studies for Muslim candidates (Comparative Study of Major Religions for non-Muslim candidates): basic beliefs and pillars, Seerah, the Quran and Sunnah as sources of guidance, Islamic history, human rights and contemporary issues from an Islamic perspective.
Paper structure
Questions on beliefs, Seerah, Islamic thought, history and contemporary application; Ayat/Ahadith references strengthen answers.
Topic-wise syllabus breakdown
Foundations
- Articles of faith and pillars of Islam
- Quran and Sunnah as sources
- Seerah of the Prophet (PBUH) - Makki and Madani periods
Application & history
- Khilafat-e-Rashida
- Islamic social and economic principles
- Human rights and minorities in Islam
- Islam and the modern world
For the binding, detailed syllabus, always consult the official FPSC syllabus document. Past-paper questions for this subject appear in the past-paper archive once the owner uploads the papers.
Recommended preparation sequence
- 1. Consolidate beliefs/pillars with references
- 2. Build Seerah timeline
- 3. Prepare contemporary-issue answers
- 4. Practise referencing Ayat and Ahadith accurately
Recommended books - and why
Books are recommended for specific syllabus areas, not as a shopping list.
Standard, authentic Seerah reference for Madki/Madani period answers.
Accurate Ayat references are the backbone of strong answers.
Answer-writing guidance
- Reference Ayat and Ahadith accurately - never invent references
- Address the contemporary dimension in every answer
- Present balanced, respectful scholarly views
Revision checklist
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Source: FPSC - CSS Competitive Examination Rules & Syllabus · Last updated: 2026-07-17