Thank you, Fatima for the reply.

Can you please quote me anything, a paper, book or any other link, on the major civilizations, the Quran, and finally the life of Prophet himself because of the fact that both Hitti and S.A. Ali do not cover them in a way that is required by CSS syllabus.

Secondly, once you are done with the notes, a female cousin of mine can collect the notes from you from your university if that is fine with you.

You are most welcome. Ping me whenever you need any help.

Brother Salamjaved

I would suggest u to draw up ur own notes rather to be dependent on any 1 else's. Secondly One makes notes for one's benefit not for others'. U can only guide urself better than any 1 else guides u.

I would suggest you to go through these Books for Part two named:
1.Islamic History in Perspective of Medio-Arab by Sultan Ahmed.
2. Islamic History and Culture by M.D ZAFAR.
3 Muslim Spain is also good book by Mazharul Haq.

Since I am a 2013 aspirant and stuck with my university so aint really concentrating. You can consult Seerat ul Nabi (S.A.W.W) by Syed Salman Nadvi, its very detailed. Will help you in covering all topics related to life of Prophet (P.B.U.H).

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hi redmax , your post is very helpful for new ones... i wana ask some qus about this ..
why you dont include hazrat ali's era ? is it not important as paper point if view?
for 2012 exam is there any other imprtnt topic of islamic histry?
if any one prepears all topics given by you in main focus does he/she can atmpt paper easily?
can we use headings in our answers or atmpt it in paragraph shape?
please tell me .....

as it might be in ur knowledge that,unfortuntly,the era of hazrat ALI(R.A) is regarded as contaversional among different sects of the muslims , so to avoid such sectarianism seldom query were asked from that era. u can use headings if u think it suits ur way of answering.

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[QUOTE=sana chudhary;356201]hi redmax , your post is very helpful for new ones... i wana ask some qus about this ..

Before I answer your questions, I would like to reiterate here that Study Plan is based on the questions asked in the past papers and not my personal assumption.

Simply because I didn't find any question relating to this era in the past papers.

Yes there may be. You should check out 2011 paper and find out if there are any new questions.

At least S/he can attempt the paper and secure good marks. You definitely need to go walk an extra mile for securing extraordinary marks.

Yes you can use headings in your answers where ever applicable. You may categorize various elements asked in one single question and write your answer under different heading for each.

I hope it helps.


Regards,

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Dear Sir.
Kindly let me know whether or not this is the right pattern of preparing bullet sort of notes.

3. FOUNDATION OF REPUBLIC OF MEDINA ( Sep. 622 A.D )


:- According to P. K. Hitti, " The Hijrah with which the Makkan period ended and the Medinese period began, proved a turning point in the life of Muhammad ( P.B.U.H )"


:- Yathrib Position Before Islam


:- Jews --- Agriculturists, artisens, craftsmen
:- Ansar --- Aus and Khazraj --- battled in 616 --- Bu'th
:- Abdullah bin Obay --- Khazraj --- The Hypocrite


:- Post Hijrat Scenario


:- 4 groups
i. Ansaar
ii. Jews
iii. Muhajireen
iv. The hypocrites


:- Important Steps


:- Construction of Mosque
:- Beginning of Hijrah
:- Beginning of Azan
:- Brotherhood among Muhajireen and Ansaar


:- Significance of Hijrah
:- William Muir said, " It reveals the man in his real greatness, not only og his age but of all ages."


THE CHARTER OF MEDINA ( 622 A.D )


:- 730 words
:- 63 articles
:- Two religions --- Muslims and Jews


:- POLITICAL CLAUSES


1. Muslims and Jews -- one Political Ummah
2. Yathrib -- a sanctuary by all its citizens -- Muslims and Jews
3. Sovereignty of Allah and the Presidency of Prophet
4. War and peace -- in common
5. Foghting in the way of Allah -- no believer to make peace with the enemy
6. Unity of Muslims and Jews against common enemy of Medina
7. Violater of this pact -- jointly resisted by the Muslims and the Jews
8. No refuge to the life and property of the Quresh


:- CIVIL CLAUSES


1. Whosoever causes bloodshed shall be held responsible and his tribe with him otherwise it will be considered an act of tyranny
2. Whosoever kills a believer, will be retaliated unless the guardian of the assasinated person agrees to accept blood-money
3. The pious believers will rise against anyone who rebels or does any offence or tyranny


:- RELIGIOUS CLAUSES


1. Freedom to profess the religion
2. Jews in a political alliance with the Muslims -- one nation


:- EFECTS


:- Political unity
:- Peace state
:- Equality of rights and duties to all Muslims
:- Rule of law
:- Religious freedom and tolerance
:- Spread of Islam


:- William Muir said, " The charter proves that Muhammad ( P.B.U.H )was not only a religious preacher but also one of the greatest statesmen the world ha ever produces."

Dear Sir, I am still awaiting your expert opinion regarding my post above.

Dear Concerned,

The pattern as I see it here has no problem within, however, you would surely like to add more points under each heading and subheading since history is such a subject which requires piles of tiny details at every step. For example, you could add few points under the main heading; i) Old Name ii) Geography iii) Climate iv) Social System, etc.

Apart from the pattern, I would recommend you to quote Philip K. Hitti, Tariq Ali and other writers instead of William Muir since Muir was termed a blasphemist and countered by Sir Syed Ahmed in good old days.

Good Luck with your notes making I appreciate the effort.

Regards,

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