Islamiat in Pakistan Exams
Islamiat is a compulsory section for Muslim candidates in CSS (100 marks), FPSC, PPSC, SPSC, KPSC, BPSC, NTS and all provincial civil service tests. Non-Muslim candidates answer questions on Comparative Study of Major Religions in CSS.
High-Frequency Islamiat Topics
Most-tested Islamiat topics: Names and attributes of Allah, Prophets of Islam (particularly last 5), Pillars of Islam and Faith, Quran (revelation, chapters, key ayaat), Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) biography (birth, Hijra dates, battles, death), Major Hadith collections and their Imams, Rightly-Guided Caliphs, Islamic dynasties (Umayyads, Abbasids), Key Islamic scholars.
How to Prepare Islamiat
Use a comprehensive Islamiat textbook (CSS Islamiat by Dogar, or Islamiat by Farooq Naseem). For MCQs, focus on factual knowledge — names, dates, events. Practice past paper MCQs from FPSC and PPSC. Read carefully as MCQs often have similar-looking options.
Frequently asked questions
Is Islamiat compulsory for non-Muslims in Pakistan exams?expand_more
Non-Muslim candidates in CSS are given an alternative paper (Comparative Study of Major Religions). For most FPSC/PPSC tests, non-Muslim candidates may have exemptions — check the specific advertisement.
What is the weight of Islamiat in FPSC screening tests?expand_more
FPSC tests typically allocate 10–15 MCQs to Islamiat/Islamic Studies within the General Knowledge section.