Islamiat

Total Marks—100

1. Basic Problems of Human Life and their Solutions

Various sources of knowledge-revelation (Wahy) as a source of knowledge and solution to human problems. Divinity and Supermacy of Wahy.

2. Need of Religion and its role in Human Life

Islam and other  religions.

3. Islam

Its concept and meanings, Deen and Muzhab. Islamic concepts of Universe and Humanity, Place of Humanity in Islam, Man as Vicegerent of

Allah, Chief Characteristics of Islamic Ideology.

4. Fundamental Beliefs and Practices of Islam

(a) Tauheed (Unity of Allah), Risalat (Finality of the Prophethood), Akhirat (Day of Judgement).

(b) Salat, Soum, Zakat, Hajj, Jehad.

5. Islamic Way of Life

(a) Sources of Shariah : The Qu’ran, Sunnah, Ijma (Consensus), Qiyas and Ijtihad (reasoning).

(b) Social system in Islam : Responsibilities and mutual relationship of members of family, separate role of man and woman in an Islamic Social set up, concept of Woman’s freedom in Islam, Responsibilities of man and woman in character-building of new generation.

(c) Morality in Islam : Concept of morality, Relationship of morality and Faith, Islamic principles and methods of character-building, Moral values in Islam.

(d) Islamic Political System :—

(i) Legislative System

(ii) Judicial System

(e) Muslim ummah : Role and objectives of Muslim Ummah.

6. Quranic Ayat and their Translation.

Following last 10 surrah of the Holy Quran with their translations :—

1. SURRAH AL-FEEL

2. SURRAH AL-QURESH

3. SURRAH AL-MAOON

4. SURRAH AL-KAUSAR

5. SURRAH AL-KAFAROON

6. SURRAH AN-NASR

7. SURRAH AL-LAHAB

8. SURRAH AL- AKHLAS

9. SURRAH AL-FALAK

10. SURRAH-AN-NAS

SUGGESTED READINGS

Title Author

1. Introduction to Islam. Dr. Hamidullah

2. Islamic Ideology Dr. Khalifa Abdul Hakim

3. Ideology of the Future Dr. Muhammad Rafiuddin

4. Islam : The Misunderstood Religion Muhammad Qutub

5. Islam : Its meaning and Message Khushid Ahmed

6. Islam the Religion Syed Anwar Ali

7. The Religion of Islam Ahmad A. Galwash

8. Outlines of Islamic Culture A.M.A. Shushtery

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Pakistan Affairs

(Marks—100)

1. Evolution and growth of Muslim Society in the Sub-continent.

2. Ideology of Pakistan.—Definition and Elucidation, Historical aspects : Muslim rule in the sub-continent, its downfall and efforts of Renaissance. Movements for reforms—Sheikh Ahmed Sarhindi, Shah Waliullah, Aligarh, Deoband, Nadwah, Anjamun Hamiat-e-Islam and other Educational Institutions— Sind Madressah and Islamia College Peshawar. Ideology of Pakistan in the lights of speeches and sayings of Allama Iqbal and Quaid-i-Azam.

3. Pakistan Movement.—Historical developments, important event, role of various individuals, communities and groups.

4. Political Developments in Pakistan since 1947 and efforts for promulgation of Islamic system.

5. Land and People of Pakistan.—Geography, Society, Natural resources, Agriculture, Industry, Education with reference to characteristics, trends and problems.

PAKISTAN AFFAIRS (COMPULSORY) SUGGESTED READINGS

Title Author

1. Ideological Orientations of Pakistan Al Mujahid Sharif

2. Letters of Iqbal to Jinnah Iqbal, Mohammad

3. Muslim Separatism in India (A brief Hamid, Abdul Survey 1858—1947)

4. Modern Muslim India and the birth Ikram, S. M. of Pakistan

5. Quaid-i-Azam and Pakistan Dani, Ahmed Hassan

6. Struggle for Pakistan Qureshi, I. H.

7. The case for Pakistan Rafiq, Afzal M.

8. The Making of Pakistan Aziz, K. K.

9. The Muslim Community of the Indo- Qureshi, I. H. Pakistan Sub-continent

10. The Emergence of Pakistan Mohammad Ali Ch.

11. Towards Pakistan Waheed-uz- Zaman

12. Pakistan A Study Hamid Yusuf of Political Development 1947—97

13. Ulema in Politics Qureshi, I. H.

14. World Scholars on Quaid-i-Azam Dani, Ahmed Hassan

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Current Affairs

(Marks—100)

Candidates will be expected to display such general knowledge of History, Geography and Politics as is necessary to interpret current affairs.

1. Pakistan’s relations with its neighbours.

2. Pakistan’s relations with Middle Eastern, African and Far Eastern Countries.

3. Pakistan relations with big powers.

4. International Economic issues and Pakistan.

5. Pakistan’s role in regional and international organizations.

6. Nuclear politics in South Asia.

7. Structure of Pakistan’s economy, economic planning and development strategies.

8. Central Issues and problems in the Educational Systems.

9. Issues in Pakistan Politics.

10. Superpowers and the Issues of World Order.

11. Major Contemporary Crises.

12. Major Economic, social and political issues of the world as reflected and discussed in periodicals and newspapers.

CURRENT AFFAIRS (COMPULSORY) SUGGESTED READINGS

Title Author

1. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and G.W. Choudhry Great Powers

2. Main Spring of Indian and Pakistani S.M. Burke Foreign Policies

3. Pakistan’s Foreign Policy S.M. Burke

4. Pakistan and the Great Powers Mohammad Ahsan Choudhry

5. Pakistan and the U.N. Mohammad Ahsan Choudhry

6. Pakistan the long view Lawrence Ziring et. al.

7. Political System of Pakistan Khalid B. Sayeed

8. Politics in Pakistan Khalid B. Sayeed

9. World Politics Since 1945 P. Calvocrassi

10. Conflict and Cooperation in the Indian Pervaiz Iqbal Ocean : Pakistan’s Interests and Choices Cheema

11. The Security of South Asia Stephen P. Cohen

12. The Military and Politics in Pakistan Hasan Askari Rizvi

13. Development strategies of Pakistan M.L. Qureshi

14. The Management of Pakistan’s Ahmad, V., economy 1947 to 1982 Rashid Amjad

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Everyday Science

Marks—100

1. Introduction

— Nature of Science ;

— Brief History of Science with special reference to contribution of Muslims in the evolution and development of science ;

— Impact of science on society.

2. The Physical Sciences

(a) Constituents and Structure :—ˆUniverse, Galaxy, Solar system, Sun, Earth, Minerals ;

(b) Processes of Nature :—Solar and Lunar Eclipses ; Day and Night and their variation ;

(c) Energy :— sources and resources of Energy ;Energy conservation ;

(i) Ceramics, Plastics, Semiconductors ;

(ii) Radio, Television, Telephones, Camera, Laser, Microscope.

(iii) Computers, Satellites ;

(iv) Antibiotics, Vaccines, Fertilizers, Pesticides.

3. Biological Sciences

— The basis of life—the cell, chromosomes, genes, nucleic acids.

— The building blocks—Proteins. Harmones and other nutrients. Concept of balanced diet. Metabolism.

— Survey of Plant and Animal Kingdom— a brief survey of plant and animal kingdom to pinpoint similarities and diversities in nature.

— The Human body—a brief account of human Physiology. Human behaviour.

EVERY DAY SCIENCE (COMPULSORY)

SUGGESTED READINGS

Title Author

1. Exploring life Sciences Turber, Kilburn

& Howell

2. —Exploring Physical Science Turber, Kilburn & Howell

3. Guide to Science Isaac Asimov

4. Science Restated Cassidy

5. Principles of Animal Biology Khan, M. Rafiq

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English

Total Marks—100

The examination will be based upon a paper carrying 100 marks andwill be geared to test the candidates’ ability to handle grammatical structure,

reading comprehension and analysis,and precis writing and composition.The candidates should be capable of :

(a) Using English correctly and efficiently as a vehicle of communication.

(b) Reading, comprehending and analyzing advanced texts.

Grammar and Vocabulary

The candidate’s ability to handle the structure of English will betested by framing items based upon grammatical categories that usually

create problems for foreign students. There shall be no prescribed course for this purpose.

Reading Comprehension and Analysis

Two unseen passages shall be given with a fixed reading time and multiple choice questions would be placed at the end to be answered. The

passage for comprehension shall be fairly technical. The passages would be selected from writings on economic, social, cultural subjects and

international affairs.

Precis Writing

The candidates will be required to present an acceptable precis of a given passage. The unseen passage will be selected from current,

economic, social, cultural and international affairs.

ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION COMPULSORY) SUGGESTED READINGS

Title Author

1. A communicative grammar of English Leech & Svartik

2. A Practical English grammar Thomson & Martinet

3. A comprehensive English Grammar Eckersley & for Foreign students Eckersley (Longmans)

4. Modern English Vol. I & II Rutherford Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.

5. A University English Grammar. R. Quirk & S. Greenbaum (Longmans)

6. Practical English Usage Swan (OUP)

7. English Idioms McMordie

8. Mastering Modern English Etherton

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Essay

Total Marks—100

Candidates will be required to write one or more essays in English. Awide choice of subject will be given.

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