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Paper 1 · 100 marks
Subject overview
PAPER: ISLAMIC HISTORY & CULTURE (100 MARKS) Part –I (Marks 50)
Political, Social, Cultural, Religious and Economic Conditions in the Near East including Arabia before the dawn of Islam
Political, Social, Cultural, Religious and Economic Conditions in the Near East including Arabia before the dawn of Islam
Biography of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH): A Chronology of the Major Events in his Life
Biography of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH): A Chronology of the Major Events in his Life
Caliph Abu Bakr (632-34): Apostasy Wars and Consolidation of Islam
Caliph Abu Bakr (632-34): Apostasy Wars and Consolidation of Islam
Nature of Islamic State
Nature of Islamic State
Development of Law and Judiciary in Early Islam
Development of Law and Judiciary in Early Islam
Political History of the Umayyad Dynasty
Political History of the Umayyad Dynasty
The Abbasid Revolution and the Establishmen t of the Abbasid Dynasty
The Abbasid Revolution and the Establishmen t of the Abbasid Dynasty
Spain under the rule of the Arabs and Moors ( 711-1492)
Spain under the rule of the Arabs and Moors ( 711-1492)
Major Encounters and Actors (1092 -1228)
Major Encounters and Actors (1092 -1228)
Rise and Fall of the Ottoman Turks (1299 -1923)
Rise and Fall of the Ottoman Turks (1299 -1923)
Origin and Development of Sufism
Origin and Development of Sufism
The Emergence of Islamic Modernism
The Emergence of Islamic Modernism
Pre-Islamic Near East: An Overview
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as a Motivator (Daa’i), Major points of his mission
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as a Motivator (Daa’i), Major points of his mission
Caliph Umar b.Khattab (634 -44): Establishment of Administrative System and Expansion of Muslim Empire
Caliph Umar b.Khattab (634 -44): Establishment of Administrative System and Expansion of Muslim Empire
Form of the Government
Form of the Government
Administration and State Conduct
Administration and State Conduct
Statecraft and Administration under the Umayyads
Statecraft and Administration under the Umayyads
Administrative Structure under the Abbasids
Administrative Structure under the Abbasids
Political Fragmentation and the Fall of Granada (1492)
Political Fragmentation and the Fall of Granada (1492)
Impact of the Crusades on Muslim -Christian Relations
Impact of the Crusades on Muslim -Christian Relations
State, Society and Economy under the Ottomans
State, Society and Economy under the Ottomans
Contribution of the Sufis to the Muslim Civilization
Contribution of the Sufis to the Muslim Civilization
Intellectual, Political, Economic, Social and Educational Aspects of Islamic Modernism
Intellectual, Political, Economic, Social and Educational Aspects of Islamic Modernism
The Dawn of Islam: The Prophetic Age (570-632)
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as a Military Leader/Strategist
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as a Military Leader/Strategist
Caliph Uthman b.Affan (644-56): Problems and Issues in the Muslim Community
Caliph Uthman b.Affan (644-56): Problems and Issues in the Muslim Community
Functions of the Islamic State
Functions of the Islamic State
Defense in Early Islam
Defense in Early Islam
Society and the Development of Arabic Literature .
Society and the Development of Arabic Literature .
Development of Scientific Knowledge under the Abbasids
Development of Scientific Knowledge under the Abbasids
Muslim Contribution in the Realm of Culture, Arts and Architecture
Muslim Contribution in the Realm of Culture, Arts and Architecture
Treatment with the Religious Minorities
Treatment with the Religious Minorities
Relationship of the Sufis with the State and Political Authorities.
Relationship of the Sufis with the State and Political Authorities.
Dissemination of Muslim Learning in the West
Dissemination of Muslim Learning in the West
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as a Political Leader/Head of the State
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as a Political Leader/Head of the State
The Pious Caliphate (632-660)
Caliph Ali b.Talib (656-660): Rise of Factionalism
Caliph Ali b.Talib (656-660): Rise of Factionalism
Sovereignty of God
Sovereignty of God
Educational System
Educational System
Cultural Achievements Part –II (Marks 50)
Cultural Achievements Part –II (Marks 50)
Muslim Philosophy under the Abbasids
Muslim Philosophy under the Abbasids
Contribution towards Culture, Arts and Architecture
Contribution towards Culture, Arts and Architecture
A Critical View of Sufism
A Critical View of Sufism
Abdication of Imam Hasan and Establishment of Umayyad Dynasty (660)
Abdication of Imam Hasan and Establishment of Umayyad Dynasty (660)
Political System of Islam under the Prophet (PBUH) and the Pious Caliphate
Caliphate or Vicegerency of Man
Caliphate or Vicegerency of Man
Propagation of Islam
Propagation of Islam
Cultural Achievements
Cultural Achievements
Appointment of Caliph
Appointment of Caliph
Institutional Development of the Muslim Civilization:The Early Phase (622-660)
Financial Administration
Financial Administration
Shura or the Consultative Body and its Role
Shura or the Consultative Body and its Role
Heritage and Culture
Heritage and Culture
The Umayyads in Power (660-749)
The Abbasids of Baghdad (749-1258)
Spain under the Muslim Rule
The Crusades against Islam
The Ottoman Empire
Sufism as an Institution of the Muslim Society
Islam and Modernity in Contemporary World
- Suggested ReadingsDiscovering Islam— Making Sense of Muslim History and Society Ahmad, Akbar
- Suggested ReadingsIslam: Ideology and Leading Issues Ali, Anwar.
- Suggested ReadingsThe Spirit of Islam Ali, S. Ameer
- Suggested ReadingsAspects of Islamic Civilization: As Depicted in the Original Texts Arberry, A. J.
- Suggested ReadingsThe Preaching of Islam— A History of the Propagation of the Muslim Faith Arnold,T.W.
- Suggested ReadingsThe History of Philosophy in Islam De Boer,T. J.
- Suggested ReadingsThe History of Islamic Peoples Brockelmann, Carl (ed)
- Suggested ReadingsSpanish Islam Dozy,R.
- Suggested ReadingsStudies on the Civilization of Islam Gibb,Hamilton A.R.
- Suggested ReadingsThe Religion of Islam, Vol. I & II Gaqwash,Ahmad A.
- Suggested ReadingsClassical Islam:A History 600— 1258 Von Grunebaum, G.E
- Suggested ReadingsThe Cambridge History of Islam Holts, P. M., Lewis, Bernard, Ann KS Lambton
- Suggested ReadingsIslam Resurgent: The Islamic World Today Irving,T.B.
- Suggested ReadingsIslam: From the Prophet Mohammad to the Capture of Constantinople. Lewis, Bernard
- Suggested ReadingsIslam in History. Munir, Muhammad
- Suggested ReadingsIslam and The Modern World Nadvi, Abu Hasan Ali.
- Suggested ReadingsThe Making of the Past: the Spread of Islam Rogers, Michael
- Suggested ReadingsA History of Medieval Islam Saunders, J.J.
- Suggested ReadingsIntroduction to Islamic Civilization Savory, R.M. (ed)
- Suggested ReadingsThe Legacy of Islam Schacht, Joseph& Bosworth, C.E (eds)
- Suggested ReadingsIslamic History— A New Interpretation AD 750— 1055 Shaban, M.A.
- Suggested ReadingsThe Abbasid Revolution Shaban, M.A.
- Suggested ReadingsA History of Muslim Philosophy Sharif, M.M.
- Suggested ReadingsMuslim Thought :Its Origin and Achievements Nadvi Muhammad Hanif
- Suggested ReadingsStudies in Islamic History Siddiqi, Amir Hasan.
- Suggested ReadingsThe Revolution which Toppled the Umayyads’: Neither Arab nor Abbasid Agha, Saleh Said
- Suggested ReadingsSirat un Nabi Vol. I & II Nomani, Shibli
- Suggested ReadingsRasol-e-Akram ki Siasi Zindagi Hamidullah, Dr. Muhammad
- Suggested ReadingsKhilafat-o-Malokiat Syed Abul Aala Maudoodi
- Suggested ReadingsAhd-e-Nabawi main Riyasatka Nash o Irtaqa Ahmad Nisar
- Suggested ReadingsSiddiq-e-Akbar Akbarabadi, Saeed Ahmad
- Suggested ReadingsAl-Farooq Nomani, Shibli
- Suggested ReadingsHistory of Islam Najeebabadi, Akbar Shah
- Suggested ReadingsPainting in Islam Arnold, Thomas.
- Suggested ReadingsEarly Islamic Pottery Lane, Arthur
- Suggested ReadingsMuslim Calligraphy Ziauddin, M.
- Suggested ReadingsIslamic Art & Architecture Kuhnel, E.
- Suggested ReadingsDaira Ma’arif e Islamia (relevant articles) University of Punjab
- Suggested ReadingsThe Cultural Atlas of Islam Isma’ilRaji al-Faruqi & Lois Lamya’ al-Faruqi
My Subjects
Stage 1Orientation0%
Understand the official syllabus, paper structure, marks and preparation resources.
Stage 2Foundation0%
Build the concepts, terminology and prerequisite knowledge needed for the subject.
Stage 3Official Syllabus Coverage0%
Cover every official FPSC topic in a practical sequence.
Stage 4Consolidation0%
Prepare short notes, comparisons, evidence, diagrams, facts, formulas or timelines.
Stage 5Exam Application0%
Apply knowledge through the paper-specific practice format.
Stage 6Past Papers0%
Attempt topic-wise and full-length past-paper practice.
Stage 7Revision and Mock Examination0%
Complete layered revision, weak-area review and a timed mock paper.
Paper 1 · 100 marks
Subject overview
PAPER: ISLAMIC HISTORY & CULTURE (100 MARKS) Part –I (Marks 50)
Political, Social, Cultural, Religious and Economic Conditions in the Near East including Arabia before the dawn of Islam
Political, Social, Cultural, Religious and Economic Conditions in the Near East including Arabia before the dawn of Islam
Biography of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH): A Chronology of the Major Events in his Life
Biography of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH): A Chronology of the Major Events in his Life
Caliph Abu Bakr (632-34): Apostasy Wars and Consolidation of Islam
Caliph Abu Bakr (632-34): Apostasy Wars and Consolidation of Islam
Nature of Islamic State
Nature of Islamic State
Development of Law and Judiciary in Early Islam
Development of Law and Judiciary in Early Islam
Political History of the Umayyad Dynasty
Political History of the Umayyad Dynasty
The Abbasid Revolution and the Establishmen t of the Abbasid Dynasty
The Abbasid Revolution and the Establishmen t of the Abbasid Dynasty
Spain under the rule of the Arabs and Moors ( 711-1492)
Spain under the rule of the Arabs and Moors ( 711-1492)
Major Encounters and Actors (1092 -1228)
Major Encounters and Actors (1092 -1228)
Rise and Fall of the Ottoman Turks (1299 -1923)
Rise and Fall of the Ottoman Turks (1299 -1923)
Origin and Development of Sufism
Origin and Development of Sufism
The Emergence of Islamic Modernism
The Emergence of Islamic Modernism
Pre-Islamic Near East: An Overview
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as a Motivator (Daa’i), Major points of his mission
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as a Motivator (Daa’i), Major points of his mission
Caliph Umar b.Khattab (634 -44): Establishment of Administrative System and Expansion of Muslim Empire
Caliph Umar b.Khattab (634 -44): Establishment of Administrative System and Expansion of Muslim Empire
Form of the Government
Form of the Government
Administration and State Conduct
Administration and State Conduct
Statecraft and Administration under the Umayyads
Statecraft and Administration under the Umayyads
Administrative Structure under the Abbasids
Administrative Structure under the Abbasids
Political Fragmentation and the Fall of Granada (1492)
Political Fragmentation and the Fall of Granada (1492)
Impact of the Crusades on Muslim -Christian Relations
Impact of the Crusades on Muslim -Christian Relations
State, Society and Economy under the Ottomans
State, Society and Economy under the Ottomans
Contribution of the Sufis to the Muslim Civilization
Contribution of the Sufis to the Muslim Civilization
Intellectual, Political, Economic, Social and Educational Aspects of Islamic Modernism
Intellectual, Political, Economic, Social and Educational Aspects of Islamic Modernism
The Dawn of Islam: The Prophetic Age (570-632)
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as a Military Leader/Strategist
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as a Military Leader/Strategist
Caliph Uthman b.Affan (644-56): Problems and Issues in the Muslim Community
Caliph Uthman b.Affan (644-56): Problems and Issues in the Muslim Community
Functions of the Islamic State
Functions of the Islamic State
Defense in Early Islam
Defense in Early Islam
Society and the Development of Arabic Literature .
Society and the Development of Arabic Literature .
Development of Scientific Knowledge under the Abbasids
Development of Scientific Knowledge under the Abbasids
Muslim Contribution in the Realm of Culture, Arts and Architecture
Muslim Contribution in the Realm of Culture, Arts and Architecture
Treatment with the Religious Minorities
Treatment with the Religious Minorities
Relationship of the Sufis with the State and Political Authorities.
Relationship of the Sufis with the State and Political Authorities.
Dissemination of Muslim Learning in the West
Dissemination of Muslim Learning in the West
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as a Political Leader/Head of the State
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as a Political Leader/Head of the State
The Pious Caliphate (632-660)
Caliph Ali b.Talib (656-660): Rise of Factionalism
Caliph Ali b.Talib (656-660): Rise of Factionalism
Sovereignty of God
Sovereignty of God
Educational System
Educational System
Cultural Achievements Part –II (Marks 50)
Cultural Achievements Part –II (Marks 50)
Muslim Philosophy under the Abbasids
Muslim Philosophy under the Abbasids
Contribution towards Culture, Arts and Architecture
Contribution towards Culture, Arts and Architecture
A Critical View of Sufism
A Critical View of Sufism
Abdication of Imam Hasan and Establishment of Umayyad Dynasty (660)
Abdication of Imam Hasan and Establishment of Umayyad Dynasty (660)
Political System of Islam under the Prophet (PBUH) and the Pious Caliphate
Caliphate or Vicegerency of Man
Caliphate or Vicegerency of Man
Propagation of Islam
Propagation of Islam
Cultural Achievements
Cultural Achievements
Appointment of Caliph
Appointment of Caliph
Institutional Development of the Muslim Civilization:The Early Phase (622-660)
Financial Administration
Financial Administration
Shura or the Consultative Body and its Role
Shura or the Consultative Body and its Role
Heritage and Culture
Heritage and Culture
The Umayyads in Power (660-749)
The Abbasids of Baghdad (749-1258)
Spain under the Muslim Rule
The Crusades against Islam
The Ottoman Empire
Sufism as an Institution of the Muslim Society
Islam and Modernity in Contemporary World
- Suggested ReadingsDiscovering Islam— Making Sense of Muslim History and Society Ahmad, Akbar
- Suggested ReadingsIslam: Ideology and Leading Issues Ali, Anwar.
- Suggested ReadingsThe Spirit of Islam Ali, S. Ameer
- Suggested ReadingsAspects of Islamic Civilization: As Depicted in the Original Texts Arberry, A. J.
- Suggested ReadingsThe Preaching of Islam— A History of the Propagation of the Muslim Faith Arnold,T.W.
- Suggested ReadingsThe History of Philosophy in Islam De Boer,T. J.
- Suggested ReadingsThe History of Islamic Peoples Brockelmann, Carl (ed)
- Suggested ReadingsSpanish Islam Dozy,R.
- Suggested ReadingsStudies on the Civilization of Islam Gibb,Hamilton A.R.
- Suggested ReadingsThe Religion of Islam, Vol. I & II Gaqwash,Ahmad A.
- Suggested ReadingsClassical Islam:A History 600— 1258 Von Grunebaum, G.E
- Suggested ReadingsThe Cambridge History of Islam Holts, P. M., Lewis, Bernard, Ann KS Lambton
- Suggested ReadingsIslam Resurgent: The Islamic World Today Irving,T.B.
- Suggested ReadingsIslam: From the Prophet Mohammad to the Capture of Constantinople. Lewis, Bernard
- Suggested ReadingsIslam in History. Munir, Muhammad
- Suggested ReadingsIslam and The Modern World Nadvi, Abu Hasan Ali.
- Suggested ReadingsThe Making of the Past: the Spread of Islam Rogers, Michael
- Suggested ReadingsA History of Medieval Islam Saunders, J.J.
- Suggested ReadingsIntroduction to Islamic Civilization Savory, R.M. (ed)
- Suggested ReadingsThe Legacy of Islam Schacht, Joseph& Bosworth, C.E (eds)
- Suggested ReadingsIslamic History— A New Interpretation AD 750— 1055 Shaban, M.A.
- Suggested ReadingsThe Abbasid Revolution Shaban, M.A.
- Suggested ReadingsA History of Muslim Philosophy Sharif, M.M.
- Suggested ReadingsMuslim Thought :Its Origin and Achievements Nadvi Muhammad Hanif
- Suggested ReadingsStudies in Islamic History Siddiqi, Amir Hasan.
- Suggested ReadingsThe Revolution which Toppled the Umayyads’: Neither Arab nor Abbasid Agha, Saleh Said
- Suggested ReadingsSirat un Nabi Vol. I & II Nomani, Shibli
- Suggested ReadingsRasol-e-Akram ki Siasi Zindagi Hamidullah, Dr. Muhammad
- Suggested ReadingsKhilafat-o-Malokiat Syed Abul Aala Maudoodi
- Suggested ReadingsAhd-e-Nabawi main Riyasatka Nash o Irtaqa Ahmad Nisar
- Suggested ReadingsSiddiq-e-Akbar Akbarabadi, Saeed Ahmad
- Suggested ReadingsAl-Farooq Nomani, Shibli
- Suggested ReadingsHistory of Islam Najeebabadi, Akbar Shah
- Suggested ReadingsPainting in Islam Arnold, Thomas.
- Suggested ReadingsEarly Islamic Pottery Lane, Arthur
- Suggested ReadingsMuslim Calligraphy Ziauddin, M.
- Suggested ReadingsIslamic Art & Architecture Kuhnel, E.
- Suggested ReadingsDaira Ma’arif e Islamia (relevant articles) University of Punjab
- Suggested ReadingsThe Cultural Atlas of Islam Isma’ilRaji al-Faruqi & Lois Lamya’ al-Faruqi