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CSS Islamic History and Culture Past Paper 2026

CSS Islamic History and Culture 2026 carries 100 marks over 3 hours. It has 7 questions.

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How to attempt: Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II by selecting TWO questions from EACH SECTION. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.

Question 1 (Part I) is the paper's MCQs, which are not reproduced here.

Q. 2
Critically analyze the economic structure of Arab society before the dawn of Islam.
(20)
Q. 3
Write a detailed note on diplomatic strategy of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) as a head of state. Also discuss its impact in establishing a strong state of Madina.
(20)
Q. 4
Explain the role of Shura in the political system of Islam under the Pious Caliphate period.
(20)
Q. 5
Provide an overview of the reforms introduced by Hazrat Umar ฀ for public welfare. Also discuss their respective impacts.
(20)

Q. 6
Shed light on the intellectual contribution of Muslim philosophers in the period of Abbasids.
(20)
Q. 7
What did the salient features of administrative structure of the Ottoman Empire? What role did Ottoman Administrative structure played in sustaining such a vast Empire?
(20)
Q. 8
Propose measures to promote good relationships between Islam and the West. Also discuss the underlying challenges.
(20)

Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II by selecting TWO questions from EACH SECTION. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different places.
Write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must be crossed.
Extra attempt of any question or any part of the question will not be considered.