CSS ISLAMIAT SYLLABUS -Complete Outline & Recommended Books‎

The CSS Islamiat paper carries 100 marks. It is a compulsory paper for all candidates. The paper tests basic knowledge about Islam and Islamic teachings.

Candidates must score at least 40% marks to pass. The paper covers fundamental Islamic concepts and practices. It includes questions about:

• Basic beliefs of Islam
• Life of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
• Holy Quran and Hadith
• Islamic history
• Islamic social system
• Comparative religion

The exam requires an understanding of Islamic principles. Candidates should prepare answers with references from Quran and Sunnah. Clear writing and logical presentation are important.

CSS SYLLABUS OF ISLAMIAT

The following is course outline for CSS ISLAMIAT paper 2025:

I. Introduction of Islam

· Concept of Islam.
· Importance of Deen in Human Life.
· Difference between Deen and Religion.
· Distinctive Aspects of Islam.
· Islamic Beliefs & its Impact on Individual & Society and the Fundamental of Islam
· Islamic Worship Spiritual, Moral, and Social Impact.

II. Study of Seerah of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) as Role Model for:

· Individual
· Diplomat
· Educator
· Military Strategist
· Peace Maker

III. Human Rights & Status of Women in Islam

· Human Rights and 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 World

· Impact of Islamic Civilization on the West and Vice Versa
· The Role of Islam in the Modern World.
· 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 i.e. (Shura, Legislation, Sources of Islamic Law)
· Governance under Pious Khelifat
· 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 books for CSS Islamiat Paper

Title	Author
Introduction of Islam	Dr. Hamidullah
Islam: its meaning and Message	Khurshid Ahmad
Islam: The Misunderstood Religion	Muhammad Qutub
Islam at the crass road	MohummadAsad
Islam and the Economic Challenge	Umer Chapra
A Brief Survey of Muslim Science and Culture	M. Abdur Rahman
Administrative Development of 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, KP.L. London	Alburacy Muhammad A.
Arab Administration	Hussain Shah
The Islamic Republic : Politics, Law and Economy	Hassan Dr. S. Farooq