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CSS Islamic History & Culture Complete Guide With Free Preparation Material

CSS Islamic History & Culture is one of the most important compulsory papers of this competitive exam, as it covers all the basic knowledge required for a bureaucrat about Pakistan. A lot of preparatory material is in the market, but updated, reliable, and comprehensive material is required to clear this paper in this competitive exam.

CSS Islamic History & Culture Syllabus Overview

Islamic History – Part I & II

I. Pre-Islamic Near East

  • Political, Social, Cultural, Religious and Economic Conditions in the Near East including Arabia

II. The Dawn of Islam: The Prophetic Age (570–632)

  • Biography and Chronology of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
  • As a Motivator (Daa’i) – Major Points of His Mission
  • As a Military Leader
  • As a Political Leader/Head of State

III. The Pious Caliphate (632–660)

  • Abu Bakr (632–34): Apostasy Wars
  • Umar (634–44): Admin System and Expansion
  • Uthman (644–56): Internal Issues
  • Ali (656–60): Factionalism and Conflict
  • Hasan’s Abdication and Start of Umayyads (660)

IV. Political System of Islam

  • Nature of Islamic State
  • Form and Functions of Government
  • Sovereignty of God, Caliphate, Appointment
  • Role of Shura (Consultative Body)

V. Institutional Development (622–660)

  • Law and Judiciary
  • State Administration and Defense
  • Education, Propagation, Finance
  • Heritage and Culture

VI. The Umayyads in Power (660–749)

  • Political History and Administration
  • Society and Arabic Literature
  • Cultural Achievements

Part II

I. The Abbasids of Baghdad (749–1258)

  • Abbasid Revolution and State Formation
  • Administration, Science, and Philosophy
  • Cultural Development

II. Muslim Spain (711–1492)

  • Arab and Moor Rule
  • Fall of Granada
  • Contributions to Culture, Art, Architecture

III. The Crusades (1092–1228)

  • Major Encounters and Key Figures
  • Impact on Muslim-Christian Relations

IV. The Ottoman Empire (1299–1923)

  • Rise and Fall of Ottomans
  • State, Society, Economy
  • Religious Minorities
  • Culture, Art, Architecture

V. Sufism

  • Origin and Growth
  • Role in Muslim Civilization
  • Relationship with State
  • Critical View of Sufism

VI. Islam and Modernity

  • Islamic Modernism: Rise and Spread
  • Aspects: Intellectual, Political, Social, Economic, Educational
  • Impact on the West
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