Islamiat (Islamic Studies) is a compulsory subject in CSS, carrying 100 marks. Non-Muslim candidates take Comparative Study of Major Religions instead. Below you can download all Islamiat papers from 2000 to 2025, with the FPSC syllabus, paper pattern, and high-scoring strategy for CSS 2026.
Download Islamiat CSS Past Papers (Year-wise PDFs)
Paper Pattern (FPSC 2026)
- Part I (MCQs): 20 marks — 20 objective questions from Quran, Sunnah, Seerah, and Islamic history.
- Part II (Subjective): 80 marks — 4 questions out of 8, each 20 marks, in essay form.
Duration: 3 hours. Pass mark: 40/100.
FPSC Syllabus for Islamiat
- Introduction to Islam — beliefs (Aqeedah), pillars of Islam, sources of Islamic law.
- Quran & Sunnah — themes, sciences of Quran, hadith methodology.
- Seerah of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) — life, governance, treaties.
- Islamic concept of life — political, economic, social systems.
- Islam and the modern world — globalisation, science, human rights, women.
- Islamic civilisation and culture — Islamic Spain, scholarship, art.
- The Muslim world — OIC, contemporary issues, Islamic revival.
Most Repeated Themes (2015-2025)
- Concept of Tauheed and its socio-political implications
- Seerah as a model for state governance
- Islamic concept of economic justice (Zakat, Riba)
- Islam and women’s rights — comparative analysis
- Ijtihad and contemporary fiqhi challenges
- Islamic civilisation’s contribution to science
- Pakistan as an Islamic state — Objectives Resolution to today
Strategy for High Marks
- Quranic verses & Ahadith — Memorise 4-6 verses per major topic with reference. Examiners reward authentic citation.
- Structured answers — Introduction → definitions → Quranic evidence → Hadith → scholars’ views → contemporary relevance → conclusion.
- Use scholars — Allama Iqbal, Maududi, Shah Waliullah, Imam Ghazali, Fazlur Rahman.
- Avoid sect-specific language — Keep answers academically neutral.
- Practice writing in Arabic script — Verses written correctly add visual value.
Recommended Books
- Islamiat for CSS — Aamer Shahzad / Dogar Brothers
- What Is Islam — Maulana Manazir Ahsan Gilani
- Towards Understanding Islam — Maulana Maududi
- The Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam — Allama Iqbal
- Seerat-un-Nabi — Shibli Numani
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Islamiat scoring in CSS?
Yes — well-prepared candidates routinely score 65-75. Authentic verse-and-hadith citation, neat handwriting, and Arabic script earn marks.
What’s the difference between Islamiat and Comparative Study of Religions?
Islamiat is for Muslim candidates and covers Islamic faith, history, civilisation. Comparative Study is for non-Muslims and covers Islam, Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Both are 100 marks.
Can I write Quran verses in English?
Yes, but Arabic with transliteration scores higher. At minimum, include the verse reference (e.g., Al-Baqarah 2:177).