Note: Attempt any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks. Question No. 1 is Compulsory.

Q-1. (a) Read the following questions carefully and answer:

(i). What is meant by word Quraysh?
(ii). Who became the Ruler of Hijjaz after the death of Qussay?
(iii). Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) married with whom after the death of Hazrat Khadija (R.A.A)?
(iv). In the battle of Uhud, how many Muslims martyred.
(v). What meant by “Pledge of Tree”?
(vi). To whom the Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) directed to lead the prayer while He was sick?
(vii). Who founded the Cantonment of Basra?
(viii). Battle of Saffain was fought between which parties?
(ix). Hazrat Abu Ubedah was martyred in which Battle?
(x). Who was the Commander of Muslim Troop in the Battle of Qadsiyya?
(xi). Which battle was fought between Hazrat Ali (R.A.A) and Kharijities?
(xii). What is meant by Saifullah? Who received this title?
(xiii). Who were Zimmis?
(xiv). The Holy Quran was marked diacritically by whom?
(xv). Who martyred Hazrat Umar (R.A.A)?

(b). Write down the A.D years of the following;

(i) Second Pledge of Al-Aqba. (ii). Battle of Ditch.
(iii). Battle of Yarmuk. (iv). Treaty of Hudaybiah.
(v). Conquest of Mekkah. (vi). Conquest of Jerusalem.
(vii). Martyrdom of Hazrat Usman. (RAA) (viii). Battle of Zab.

(c). To which historical events the following dates concern?
(i). 622 A.D. (ii). 632 A.D. (iii). 661 A.D. (iv). 681 A.D. (v). 712 A.D. (vi). 717 A.D. (vi). 724 A.D.

Q-2. Life of Pre-Islamic Arab was in Dark Age. Explain.

Q-3. What were the terms of treaty of Hudaybiah? Why this treaty has called Clear Victory?

Q-4. A wholesome scheme of administration prevailed during the reign of Hazrat Umar (R.A.A). Explain.

Q-5. Explain the charge labeled against Hazrat Usman (R.A.A) and critically analyze each charge.

Q-6. Write a detailed note on the collection and preservation of the Holy Quran during the Orthodox Caliphate.

Q-7. Hazrat Amir Muaviyah was a successful politician. Explain.

Q-8. Hazrat Ummer Bin Abdul-Aziz is called the 5th pious Caliph. Give an estimate of his character.

Q-9. The fame of Abdul Malik rest upon in his internal reforms. Evaluate.

Q-10. Write note on any Three of the following:

(i) Charter of Medina
(ii) Hazrat Abdullah Bin Zubayr (R.A.A)
(iii) Hajjaj Bin Yousaf
(iv) Battle of Jammel

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Note: Attempt any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks.

Q-1. Compare the Meccan life of Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) with Medinian Life.

Q-2. Narrate the causes and results of the Conquest of Mekkah.

Q-3. Write in detail on the Jewish Muslims relations in Medina, why Jews were expelled from Medina as punitive action?

Q-4. Khuba-i-Hijjatul Widah is a Charter of human rights. Comment.

Q-5. Give an estimate of the Character and Achievements of Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (R.A.T).

Q-6. What was the dispute between the Kharijites and Hazrat Ali (R.A.T)? Also discuss the political and religious ideas of Kharijites.

Q-7. The era of Walid Bin Abdul Malik was the period of Islamic Conquests. Prove.

Q-8. Discuss in detail the salient features of Central and Provincial Administration under Umayyad.

Q-9. Analyze the causes of decline of Umayyad.

Q-10. Discuss any Three of the following:

i. Deposition of Hazrat Khalid Bin Walid.
ii. Battle of Siffin.
iii. Tragedy of Karbala.
iv. Hasham Bin Abdul Malik.


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Note: Attempt any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks.

Q-1. How did the geographical features of Arabia influence the life and culture of Pre-Islamic Arabs?

Q-2. Why was the Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) compelled to Migrate to Medina and with what consequences?

Q-3. Bring out the main features of the Islamic state as founded by the Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H).

Q-4. Comment point-wise upon the Farewell Sermon of the Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H).

Q-5. What services were rendered to the cause of Islam by Hazrat Usman (R.A).

Q-6. Discuss the role of Hazrat Ali (R.A) in the History of Islam.

Q-7. Abdul Malik is called “the second founder of the Umayyad Dynasty”. Do you agree?

Q-8. “Hajjaj Bin Yousaf was both a tyrant and a benefactor”. Elucidate.

Q-9. “Marwan-II the Al-Himar was the last of Umayyad and one of the best of his line yet he could not stem the tide and was himself swept away along with his family”. Elaborate.

Q-10. How was the Central Government organized by the Umayyads?

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Note: Attempt any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks.

Q-1. “With all their faults, the Arabia were yet the most suited for the acceptance and expansion of Islam”. Discuss.

Q-2. Were there any events in the early life Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) that fore-told of his Prophet hood?

Q-3. Prove that the Muslim Migration to Medina was a turning point in the history of Islam. Discuss reasons of the migration in detail.

Q-4. “Islam in a summarized form” Is it a correct estimate of the Farewell Sermon delivered by the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him).

Q-5. What were the important terms of Charter of Medina. What led the expulsion of Jews from Medina?

Q-6. Describe the causes of Apostasy Movement during the Reign of Hazrat Abu Bakr?

Q-7. Iraq, Syria and Egypt were conquered by Khalid-Bin-Walid and Amar-Ibnul-As. These military campaigns are regarded as brilliantly executed in the history of Warfare. Comment.

Q-8. Narrate the circumstances leading to the assassination of Hazrat Usman (RA).

Q-9. Point out the factors responsible for the end of Orthodox Caliphate in thirty years of its inception.

Q-10. Wrote Short Notes on the following:

i. Status of Zimmis under the Pious Caliphs.
ii. War at the fair of Ukaz.
iii. The Accession (Miraj) of the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) took place when he was in Mekkah/ Medina/ Taif.

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Note: Attempt any Five questions. Question No. 1 is compulsory. All questions carry equal marks.

Q-1. Read the following statement carefully and write down the correct answer in your own words.

i. What is meant by “Jahiliyah” OR “Age of Ignorance”.
ii. Who were “Bedouins”.
iii. Name the religions of Pre-Islamic Arabia.
iv. What is meant by “Polygamy and Polyandry” which were prevalent among the Arabs before Islam?
v. Justify the necessity of the Advent of Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) in Arabia.
vi. Who was “Qussay”?
vii. Give “Genealogical Table of the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him).
viii. What do you know about the “Abraha’s Invasion of Mekkah”?
ix. What is meant by “Al-Amin”. Who got this title?
x. Explain the “War of the Fair of Ukaz”.
xi. What do you know about the Peace Committee named “HALFUL FAZUL”?
xii. Do you know about the following:
(a). HIRA (b). THAWR
xiii. The ‘2nd of July 622 A.D’. is attributed to which Important Event of Islamic History?
xiv. When Abu Safyan embraced Islam?
xv. Who were TA’BAIN?
xvi. Who were MAWALI?
xvii. Date the first and second Hijrah to Ethiopia?
xviii. The Accession (Miraj) of the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) took place when He was in Mekkah/ Medina/ Taif?
xix. What is meant by “KHUMS”?
xx. What was Apostasy Movement/


Q-2. Compare and contrast concisely the Religious, Political and Social Conditions of Arabia before and after Islam.

Q-3. Trace the methodology of Preaching of Islam as adopted and developed by the Holy Prophet?

Q-4. Discuss the Significance of Three important Migration in the Early History of Islam.

Q-5. What do you know of the Expansion of Muslim Power under Umar the Great?

Q-6. Identify the importance of the institution of “BAIT” and its manifestation during the Election of the Four Caliphs and explain the Downfall of the Pious Caliphate.

Q-7. MUAWIY’s reign witnessed not only the consolidation but also extension of territory of the Arabs Sultanate. Critically examine the above Notion.

Q-8. What do you know about Umar Bin Abdul-Aziz? Was he a Political Reformer or a Conqueror?

Q-9. “He (HASHAM) was a just mild and Generous Ruler, Truly Religious and a Conqueror?

Q-10. Give an account of Persian Revolt in the Reign of Marwan-II and the Part Played by Abu Muslim Khurassani in Destroying the Umayyads.

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Note: Attempt any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks.


Q-1. Trace the methodology for preaching of Islam as adopted and developed by the Holy Prophet (PBUH).

Q-2. “The Battle of Badr was imposed on Muslims of Madina”. Discuss.

Q-3. Comment point wise upon the “Farewell Sermon” of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).

Q-4. Analyze the causes of fall of the Pious Caliphate.

Q-5. “Hajjaj bin Yousaf was both a tyrant and a benefactor”. Elucidate

Q-6. Discuss the Role of Hazrat Uman bin Abdul Aziz in the History of Islam.

Q-7. Write notes on any Two of the following:

1. Charges against Hazrat Usman (R.A)
2. Hazrat Abdullah bin Zubayr (R.A)
3. Naval Power under the Umayyads.

Q-8. Bring out the important events of the reign of Marwan-II.

Q-9. “The Umayyads were a poor substitute for the Pious Caliphs”. How ?

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Note: Attempt any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks. Question No. 1 is compulsory.

Q-1. Read the following statements and write the correct answers:

i. Briefly explain one of the following:

a. Hebrews (their origin and faith)
b. Hellenic Civililzation
c. Mesopotamia with reference to Assyria and Babylonia

ii. Who invented the Sun-Dial and the Water Clock

a. Egyptians
b. Europeans
c. Babylonians
d. None of these

iii. Which group of Semitic peoples of Pre-Islamic period made war of pillage massacre of human life and they found special pleasure in it.

a. Romans
b. Indians
c. Assyrians
d. None of these

iv. One the eve of the Rise of Islam, how many mighty powers were ruling over the territories of the near and Middle East:

a. Greek
b. Indian
c. Byzantine and Sasanian
d. None of these4

v. Christianity is one of the greatest religions of the world. It was due to the efforts of St. Paul that Christianity spread from Asia Minor to:

a. Russia
b. China
c. Greece & Rome
d. None of these

vi. Which one is the greatest of the ancient Persian Kings among the following:

a. Cyrus
b. Darius
c. Ardeshir
d. None of these

vii. Who were ruling on Persia before the Establishment of Sasanian Dynasty:

a. Medes
b. Romans
c. Greek-Parthian
d. None of these

viii. Arabia, the Cradle of Islam, is the largest peninsula in the world. It was an area of:

a. 120, 000 Sq Miles
b. 150, 000 Sq Miles
c. 160, 000 Sq Miles
d. None of these

ix. The poems of Pre-Islamic Arabia are one of our important sources for study of History of this period. They throw light on all aspects of Pre-Islamic Arabia. Give one or two of important poets in Pre-Isamic Arabia.

x. Explain Polygamy and Polyandry which were prevalent among the Arabs.


Q-2. In age of darkness, the Arabs were endowed with courage, dogged tenacity, feeling of freedom and the knack of poetry. During this Dark Age the firmament of Arab was over clouded with injustice, vice and superstitions. In the light of above compare and contrast the Religious, political and social conditions of Arabia before and after Islam.

Q-3. The Religions Islam is a complete message for regulating the entire life of humanity and for the achievement of liberty, fraternity and equality for all people. Discuss

Q-4. “Call me not the Khalifah of the Lord” Says Abu Bakar R.A. “I am Khalifah of the Prophet PBUH of the Lord”. In the light of this statement give an estimate of Abu Bakar R.A and explain the following:

a. Savior of Islam
b. Faith in Muhammad PBUH
c. Apostasy Movement
d. Battle of Yamama
e. Bahrain Rebellion
f. Causes of Syrian expedition
g. Battle of Ajnadan
h. Election of Umar R.A

Q-5. Describe the capabilities of Hazrat Ali R.A both as army chief and jurist.

Q-6. Under the Republic, the Khalifah was elected by the people. This Golden Rule was abandoned by Umayyads, henceforth the Khilafat of the Prophet PBUH was converted into De-factro kingship. Amplify with the following:

a. Naval Power
b. The revenue and military system
c. Position of Shura under the Umayyads
d. Education and architecture
e. Five central boards, give Arabian name and functions

Q-7. Who did not accept the succession of Yazid – I and with what results?

Q-8. Describe the conquest of Sindh by the Arabs. How do the Arabs carry on the internal administration of the country?

Q-9. “The Abbaside Propaganda was only the last nail in the Umayyad coffin”. These causes of disintegeration had been at work since long. Elucidate

Q-10. Write Notes on any three of the following:

i. Abdullah bin Zubain
ii. Muawiyah – II
iii. Hajjaj bin Yousuf
iv. Musa bin Nusair
v. Abu Muslim

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