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title: "Islamic Studies Definition and Overview | Model Diplomat"
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- Islamic Studies is the academic discipline examining the Qur'an, Sunnah, Islamic jurisprudence, history, and civilisation, constituting a compulsory paper in Pakistan's CSS examination.
- What are the four sources of Islamic jurisprudence (uṣūl al-fiqh)?
- What is the constitutional status of Islam in Pakistan relevant to Islamic Studies?
- Can non-Muslim CSS candidates take Islamic Studies?
- What is the typical CSS question pattern in Islamic Studies?

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