CSS Islamic Studies
Islamic concepts, Seerah, civilization, human rights, governance and the Islamic code of life.
Official syllabus map
Everything starts with the syllabus.
The structure below is an original Study Intellect organization of the official FPSC syllabus. Always use the FPSC document as the final authority.
Open official FPSC syllabus ↗Last verified: 10 August 2026
Introduction to Islam
- Concept and importance of Islam and Din.
- Difference between Din and religion.
- Distinctive aspects of Islam.
- Islamic beliefs and their impact on individuals and society.
- Spiritual, moral and social impact of worship.
Seerah as a Role Model
- The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as individual, diplomat, educator, military strategist and peacemaker.
Human Rights & Status of Women
- Human rights in Islam.
- Status and dignity of men and women.
Islamic Civilization & Culture
- Meaning and vital elements of Islamic civilization.
- Its role in human personality and community development.
- Tawhid, purification, dignity, equality, justice, morality, tolerance and rule of law.
Islam and the World
- Interaction between Islamic and Western civilization.
- Islam in the modern world.
- Contemporary challenges facing the Muslim world.
- Rise of extremism.
Public Administration & Governance
- Public administration in Islam.
- Quranic guidance on good governance.
- Governance in the light of Quran, Sunnah and Fiqh.
- Shura, legislation and sources of Islamic law.
- Governance under the Pious Caliphate.
- Responsibilities of civil servants.
- Accountability and Hisbah.
Islamic Code of Life
- Social, political, economic, judicial and administrative systems.
- Ijma and Ijtihad.
Books & readings
FPSC reading guidance
Titles below are drawn from the reading guidance published with the FPSC syllabus. A book appearing here does not mean that every candidate must read every title cover to cover.
Introduction to Islam — Dr. Hamidullah
Islam: Its Meaning and Message — Khurshid Ahmad
Islam: The Misunderstood Religion — Muhammad Qutb
Islam at the Cross-roads — Muhammad Asad
Islam and the Economic Challenge — Umer Chapra
A Brief Survey of Muslim Science and Culture
Administrative Development: An Islamic Perspective
Quranic Sciences — Afzalur Rahman
Islamization of Pakistan
Islamic Law and Constitution — Abul A'la Maududi
Insan-e-Kamil
Islami Tehzeeb Kay Chund Darakhshan Pehloo
Islam Aur Tahzeeb-e-Maghrib Ki Kash Makash
Aurat Maghrib aur Islam
Seerat-un-Nabi Vol. I — Shibli Nu'mani
Islam and Secular Mind
Khilafat-o-Malookiat — Abul A'la Maududi
Towards Understanding Islam — Abul A'la Maududi
Ideals and Realities in Islam — Seyyed Hossein Nasr
Arab Administration
The Islamic Republic: Politics, Law and Economy
Studies in Muslim Political Thought and Administration
Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam — Allama Iqbal
Islamic Political System in the Modern Age
Sovereignty: Modern and Islamic
Islam in Transition: Muslim Perspectives
Islam Aik Nazar Main
Islami Nazria-e-Hayat
Islami Nizam-e-Zindgi aur us kay Bunyadi Tassworat
Jadah-o-Manzil
Islam ka Nizam-e-Hakoomat
Islami Nizam
Bonyadi Haqooq
Islam Ka Muashi Nizam
Tahzeeb-o-Tamaddon-e-Islami
First Principles of Islamic Economics
Islamic Civilization: Foundations, Belief & Principles
Worship in Islam
Let Us Be Muslims
Women and Social Justice: An Islamic Paradigm
FPSC also provides Comparative Study of Major Religions as an alternative compulsory paper for non-Muslim candidates.
Study Intellect preparation
How to prepare Islamic Studies
Prepare each topic around Quranic guidance, Seerah, concepts and contemporary application.
Build concise reference banks for relevant Quranic verses and authentic themes.
Avoid purely narrative answers; connect Islamic principles with governance, society and modern challenges.
Practice structured answers with headings, references and analytical conclusions.
Prepare contemporary applications of Islamic governance, economics, rights and social justice.