Non-Muslim candidates may opt for either Islamic Studies or the Comparative Study of Major Religions, as may suit them.
I. Introduction of Islam
- Concept of Islam.
- Importance of Deen in human life.
- Difference between Deen and religion.
- Distinctive aspects of Islam.
- Islamic beliefs and their impact on the individual and society, and the fundamentals of Islam.
- Islamic worships: spiritual, moral and social impact.
II. Study of the Seerah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as a role model for
- Individual
- Diplomat
- Educator
- Military strategist
- Peace maker
III. Human Rights and the Status of Women in Islam
- Human rights and the status of women in Islam.
- Dignity of men and women.
IV. Islamic Civilization and Culture
- Meanings and the vital elements.
- Role of civilization in the development of human personality and communities.
- Distinctions of Islamic civilization (Tauheed, spiritualism, dignity of man, equality, social justice, moral values, tolerance, rule of law).
V. Islam and the World
- Impact of Islamic civilization on the West and vice versa.
- The role of Islam in the modern world.
- The Muslim world and contemporary challenges.
- Rise of extremism.
VI. Public Administration and Governance in Islam
- Concept of public administration in Islam.
- Quranic guidance on good governance.
- Concept of governance and its applications in the light of Quran, Sunnah and Fiqh.
- Governance structure in Islam — Shura, legislation, sources of Islamic law.
- Governance under the Pious Khilafat.
- Particular letters of Hazrat Umar (R.A.) and Hazrat Ali (R.A.) to different authorities.
- Responsibilities of civil servants.
- System of accountability in Islam.
VII. Islamic Code of Life
- Salient features of Islamic systems: social system, political system, economic system, judicial system, administrative system.
- Procedure of Ijmah and Ijtehad.
Recommended reading
41 titles| Title | Author |
|---|---|
| Introduction of Islam | Dr Hamidullah |
| Islam: Its Meaning and Message | Khurshid Ahmad |
| Islam: The Misunderstood Religion | Muhammad Qutub |
| Islam at the Crossroad | Muhammad Asad |
| Islam and the Economic Challenge | Umer Chapra |
| A Brief Survey of Muslim Science and Culture | M. Abdur Rahman |
| Administrative Development: An Islamic Perspective | Muhammad Al-Buraey |
| Quranic Sciences | Afzalur Rahman |
| Islamization of Pakistan | Iqbal Zafar |
| Islamic Law and Constitution | Abul A'la Mawdudi |
| Insan-e-Kamil | Dr Khalid Alvi |
| Islami Tehzeeb Kay Chund Darakhshan Pehloo | Mustafa Sabbai |
| Islam Aur Tahzeeb-e-Maghrib Ki Kash Makash | Dr Muhammad Ameen |
| Aurat Maghrib aur Islam | Serwat Jamal Asmaui |
| Seerat-un-Nabi, Vol. I | Shibli Nu'mani |
| Islam and Secular Mind | Edited by Tarik Jan |
| Khilafat-o-Malookiat | Abul A'la Mawdudi |
| Towards Understanding Islam | Abul A'la Mawdudi |
| Ideals and Realities of Islam | Hussain Nasr |
| Administrative Development: An Islamic Perspective, KPL, London | Alburacy Muhammad A. |
| Arab Administration | Hussain Shah |
| The Islamic Republic: Politics, Law and Economy | Hassan, Dr S. Farooq |
| Studies in Muslim Political Thought and Administration | Sherwani, H.K.S. |
| Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam | Allama Iqbal |
| Islamic Political System in the Modern Age: Theory and Practice | Ahmad Manzooruddin |
| Sovereignty: Modern and Islamic | Ilays Ahmad |
| Islam in Transition: Muslim Perspectives | Donohue, J., John A. and Esposito, L. John (eds) |
| Islam Aik Nazar Main | Sudderud Din Islahi |
| Islami Nazria-e-Hayat | Khurshid Ahmad |
| Islami Nizam-e-Zindgi aur us kay Bunyadi Tasswurat | Abul A'la Maudoodi |
| Jadah o Manzil | Seyyed Kotub |
| Islam ka Nizam-e-Hakoomat | Maulana Hamid ul Ansari |
| Islami Nizam | Dr Yousof Qerzawi |
| Bonyadi Haqooq | Muhammad Salahuddin |
| Islam Ka Muashi Nizam | Justice Taqi Usamani |
| Tahzeeb o Tamaddon-e-Islami | Rasheed Akhter Nadvi |
| First Principle of Islamic Economics | Abul A'la Mawdudi |
| Islamic Civilization: Foundations, Belief & Principles | Abul A'la Mawdudi |
| Worship in Islam | Abul A'la Mawdudi |
| Let Us Be Muslims | Khurram Murad |
| Women and Social Justice: An Islamic Paradigm | Prof. Dr Anis Ahmad |
Others in Compulsory
English EssayEnglish (Précis and Composition)General Paper in SindhiGeneral Paper in UrduGeneral Science and AbilityCurrent Affairs & Pakistan AffairsComparative Study of Major Religions
You may take one subject from this group, so these are alternatives to Islamic Studies, not companions to it.