University of Kashmir came in to existence soon after independence in 1948. The University is located on the banks of Dal Lake and is spread over 263 acres of land. The university offers numerous courses in the field of Arts, Social Science, Commerce and Management, Education, Law, Biological Science, Physical and Material Sciences, and Applied Sciences and Technology. The University offers M.A in Islamic studies which is a post graduation course under Faculty of Social Science through entrance exam.

Structure of University of Kashmir M.A in Islamic Studies Entrance Test

The pattern of the University of Kashmir M.A. in Islamic Studies Entrance Test is such that objective type questions are asked. The candidate is required to mark the correct option from the given four options. The structure of the questions will be as follows.

• 60 questions in total
• 1 mark for correct answer
• 0.25 marks deducted for wrong answer

Syllabus of University of Kashmir M.A in Islamic Studies Entrance Test

Jahilliyyah Period and Islam in Focus Basic Calculus

• The Tribal Organization
• Religious beliefs and practices
• The Qur’an: Its Revelation and Compilation
• Makkah and its special position in Arabia
• Ibadah and Arkan: Concepts
• Meaning and Message of Islam

The Prophet (S.A.W.) and his Times, Pious Caliphate and Banu Ummayyah

• Major Events at Makkah-Dawah
• The Prophet at Madinah: The salient features of establishment of Islamic Society
• Character and Achievements of Pious Caliphate
• Important battles:-Badr, Uhad, Khandaq, Treaty of Hudaybiyyah and Fath
• Establishment of Ummayyad
• Contribution of Muawiyyah
• Contribution of Walid-I
• Contribution of Umar bin Abdul Aziz
• Contribution of Abd-al-Malik
• Administration:- Central, Military and Judicial and the Decline of
• Umayyads
• Early Life of the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W)

Concept of Ethics and Ethical System in Islam

• Ethics —the science of Akhlaq
• Scope of Ethics, its origin and sources
• Islamic view of life and morality
• Fara’id and Huquq
• Relation between ‘Aqa’id and Akran
• Perfect model of Human conduct Uswat-ul-Hasanah
• Basic Pillars of Islamic Ethics and Ummat-i-Wasatah
• Role of moral power in Islam
• Huququllah and Haququl ‘Ibad

Ethical Concepts and Akhlaq in Practice

• Ma’ruf and Munkar
• Pride and conceit as worst vices
• Fadail and Radhail
• Taqwa and Tazkiyyah
• Social duties towards parents, family, relatives, friends, and neighbours
• Anger and Envy
• Ithar, Shukr, Tawbah, and Sabr
• Lyings and backbitings
• Rahmah
• Adl
• Amanah
• Sidq

Rise and Fall of Abbasids and Social and Economic Life

• Political condition of Umayyad state on the eve of Abbasid revolution
• Abbasid, Central, Judiciary,  Administration, Military
• The Golden age of the Abbasids: Harun and al-Mamun
• Agriculture and Industry
• Class of Society

Islam in Spain, Intellectual and Cultural Development

• Establishment of Muslim rule in Spain
• Socio-Political condition of Spain on the eve of Muslim Rule
• Main Contribution of Umayyad Amirs: Al-Hakam I, Al- Hakam II , Abd al-Rahman I, and Abd alRahman III
• Main Features of Hispano-Arab Society
• History, Philosophy and Geography

Tafsir and Hadith

• Meaning and Early Development
• Following Mufassireen and their Tafasirs
• Principles of Tafsir
• Types of Hadith
• Main Characteristics of Siha-i-Sitta and its contribution
• Place and Importance of Hadith in Islam

Fiqh and ‘Ilm-ul-Kalam

• Origin of Fiqh
• Early Development of Fiqh
• Important Schools of Fiqh (Origin and Characteristics)
• Sources of Fiqh
• Origin of ‘Ilm-ul-Kalam
• Development of ‘Ilm-ul-Kalam
• Important Mutakallimin

Tasawwuf

• Origin of Tasawwuf
• Early Development of Tasawwuf
• Role of Hasan-Basri
• Role of Junaid Baghdadi
• Role of Bayazid Bistami
• Important Sufi Orders

The Arabs

• Islamic Movements
• Reassertion of Islamic Turkey
• Modern Movements

Iran

• Cultural Development
• Response to Westernism during Pahlave Regime
• Constitutional Movements
• Islamic Revolution and its Achievements

India

• Causes of Fall of the Muslim Rule
• Consequences of Fall of the Muslim Rule
• Response to Modern Challenges
• Aligarh School
• Deoband
• Nadwatul Ulama

Reformers and Thinkers

• Jamaluddin Afghani
• Abduh
• Maulana Ilyas
• Allama Iqbal
• Mawlana Mawdudi

Religious and Spiritual Aspects

• Principles and Dimensions of Tawhid as Basis of Civilization
• Devotional Life and Religious Practices
• Ibadah and its concepts

Social Institution

• Social Role of Adl and Shari’ah
• Basis of Family as Social Institution
• Sanctity, Purpose/Objectives and Importance of Marriage
• Polygamy and Hijab
• Status and Role of Women
• Importance of Education in Islam
• Religious and Social Education
• Role of Teacher
• Role of Educational Institutions

Islamic Economic Institutions and Political Aspects

• Guiding Principles of Islamic Economy
• Economic Institutions
• Economy prohibitions
• Economic Role of the State
• Concept of Islamic State, its purpose and administration
• Ummah
• Khilafah and Shura
• Islamic State

Eligibility Criteria

The University reserves 50% of seats in M.A in Islamic Studies to the students who have passed B.A. with Islamic Studies as one of the subjects in the qualifying degree. Rest 50% seats are filled by candidates who have completed graduation in any stream. The eligibility for the entrance exam is to complete graduation in any stream.

How to Apply?

The candidates can obtain the prospectus of M.A. in Islamic Studies Entrance Exam from the sale counter of the University. The cost of the prospectus will be Rs. 240/-. There will be serial number in each prospectus. This serial number is used to obtain the online application forms. The application forms are to be submitted online.

How to fill the Form?

The candidate should first log on to the official website of the University. All the information required to fill in the application form are available in the website. All the entries should be filled carefully. The candidate should not leave any mandatory column vacant. The candidate should upload the photograph in the space specified. The candidates should do a final check before submitting the form.

Important Dates (Tentative)

[Please note that we only provide tentative dates based on previous years dates. For exact dates related information it is always best to check official websites only.]

Date of start of submission of on-line of Application Forms: Last Week of February 2012

Last Date of Submission of on-line Application Forms: First Week of March 2012

List of University of Kashmir M.A in Islamic Studies Entrance Test Centers

University of Kashmir

Contact Address for University of Kashmir M.A in Islamic Studies Entrance Test

• Address: The University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar-190006, J&K, India
• Phone: 2420078, 2420405, 2420570, 2421346, 2424152, 2429870
• Examination Exchange: 2424901, 2420408
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: http://www.kashmiruniversity.net

Colleges Accepting the University of Kashmir M.A in Islamic Studies Entrance Test Score

Shah -I-Hamdan Institue Of Islamic Studies, University of Kashmir

Reference Books for University of Kashmir M.A in Islamic Studies Entrance Test

• Sufism: Heart of Islam- Pb by Sadhia Dhelvi
• Islamic Studies by Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips
• Islamic Studies in India by Mohamed Taher
• Islam: A Study by Abdul Karim
• Islamic Studies: a History of Religions Approach by Richard C Martin

Study Plan

The candidate should divide the whole syllabus in to small sub topics and try to cover it separately. Use as many reference books as possible. The syllabus of the entrance exam is very vast. It is important for the candidate to have good knowledge in Islamic studies. The structure of exam is objective so the candidate should practice as many questions as possible. Old question papers are available in the official website. The candidate should refer to these for better preparation.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The candidate can download the result from the official website of the University.

Score Validity

The validity of University of Kashmir M.A. in Islamic Studies will be valid for a period of one year.