JAMB Islamic Religious Studies Syllabus
Every section, topic and candidate objective in the official JAMB Islamic Religious Studies outline — 4 sections, 29 topics and 174 objectives.
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1Part I: The Qur’ān and Hadīth
10 topics · 63 objectives
1Revelation of the Glorious Qur’ān
5 content items · 5 objectives
Content
i. Visits of the Prophet (SAW) to Cave Hira
Objective
Analyse the Prophet’s (SAW) visits to Cave Hira and their purpose.
Content
ii. His reaction to the first revelation and its importance
Objective
Describe the Prophet’s reaction to the first revelation and explain its importance.
Content
iii. Different modes of revelation (Q.42:51): inspiration behind the veil, through an angel, etc.
Objective
Differentiate between the modes of revelation.
Content
iv. Piecemeal revelation (Q.17:106; Q.25:32)
Objective
Explain why the Glorious Qur’ān was revealed piecemeal.
Content
v. Names and attributes of the Qur’ān
Objective
Identify the names and attributes of the Qur’ān.
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2Preservation of the Glorious Qur’ān
3 content items · 3 objectives
Content
i. Recording, compilation and standardization of the Qur’ān
Objective
Analyse how the Glorious Qur’ān was recorded, compiled and standardized.
Content
ii. Differences between Makkan and Madinan suwar
Objective
Differentiate between Makkan and Madinan suwar.
Content
iii. The role played by the Companions of the Prophet (SAW) in the collection and compilation of the Qur’ān
Objective
Evaluate the role played by the Companions of the Prophet (SAW) in the collection and compilation of the Qur’ān.
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3Importance of the Glorious Qur’ān
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
Importance of the Glorious Qur’ān as a source of guidance in spiritual, moral, economic, political and socio-cultural matters
Objective
Examine the importance of the Glorious Qur’ān as a source of guidance in spiritual, moral, economic, political and socio-cultural matters.
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4Divine Authenticity of the Glorious Qur’ān
3 content items · 3 objectives
Content
i. Proof of the divine authenticity of the Glorious Qur’ān (Q.4:82; Q.41:42)
Objective
Evaluate the proof of the divine authenticity of the Glorious Qur’ān.
Content
ii. Uniqueness of the Glorious Qur’ān (Q.39:27; Q.17:88; Q.75:16-19)
Objective
Evaluate the uniqueness of the Glorious Qur’ān.
Content
iii. Divine preservation of the Glorious Qur’ān (Q.15:9)
Objective
Examine the ways by which the Glorious Qur’ān was preserved.
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5Tafsīr
3 content items · 3 objectives
Content
i. Historical development of Tafsīr
Objective
Trace the origin and sources of Tafsīr.
Content
ii. Importance of Tafsīr
Objective
Evaluate the importance of Tafsīr.
Content
iii. Types of Tafsīr
Objective
Compare the types of Tafsīr.
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6Introduction to Tajwīd
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
Theory and practice of Tajwīd
Objective
Examine the meaning and importance of Tajwīd.
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7Study of the Arabic Text of Selected Suwar and Ayats with Tajwīd I
14 content items · 14 objectives
Content
a. Al-Fātihah (Q.1)
Objective
Recite the Arabic text with correct Tajwīd, translate the verses, deduce lessons from them and evaluate their teachings.
Content
b. Al-Ādiyāt (Q.100)
Objective
Recite the Arabic text with correct Tajwīd, translate the verses, deduce lessons from them and evaluate their teachings.
Content
c. Al-Qāri’ah (Q.101)
Objective
Recite the Arabic text with correct Tajwīd, translate the verses, deduce lessons from them and evaluate their teachings.
Content
d. At-Takāthur (Q.102)
Objective
Recite the Arabic text with correct Tajwīd, translate the verses, deduce lessons from them and evaluate their teachings.
Content
e. Al-Asr (Q.103)
Objective
Recite the Arabic text with correct Tajwīd, translate the verses, deduce lessons from them and evaluate their teachings.
Content
f. Al-Humazah (Q.104)
Objective
Recite the Arabic text with correct Tajwīd, translate the verses, deduce lessons from them and evaluate their teachings.
Content
g. Al-Mā’ūn (Q.107)
Objective
Recite the Arabic text with correct Tajwīd, translate the verses, deduce lessons from them and evaluate their teachings.
Content
h. Al-Kawthar (Q.108)
Objective
Recite the Arabic text with correct Tajwīd, translate the verses, deduce lessons from them and evaluate their teachings.
Content
i. Al-Kāfirūn (Q.109)
Objective
Recite the Arabic text with correct Tajwīd, translate the verses, deduce lessons from them and evaluate their teachings.
Content
j. An-Nasr (Q.110)
Objective
Recite the Arabic text with correct Tajwīd, translate the verses, deduce lessons from them and evaluate their teachings.
Content
k. Al-Masad (Q.111)
Objective
Recite the Arabic text with correct Tajwīd, translate the verses, deduce lessons from them and evaluate their teachings.
Content
l. Al-Ikhlās (Q.112)
Objective
Recite the Arabic text with correct Tajwīd, translate the verses, deduce lessons from them and evaluate their teachings.
Content
m. Al-Falaq (Q.113)
Objective
Recite the Arabic text with correct Tajwīd, translate the verses, deduce lessons from them and evaluate their teachings.
Content
n. An-Nās (Q.114)
Objective
Recite the Arabic text with correct Tajwīd, translate the verses, deduce lessons from them and evaluate their teachings.
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8Study of the Arabic Text of Selected Suwar and Ayats with Tajwīd II
11 content items · 11 objectives
Content
a. Al-A‘lā (Q.87)
Objective
Recite the Arabic text with correct Tajwīd, deduce lessons from the verses and evaluate their teachings.
Content
b. Ad-Duhā (Q.93)
Objective
Recite the Arabic text with correct Tajwīd, deduce lessons from the verses and evaluate their teachings.
Content
c. Al-Inshirāh (Q.94)
Objective
Recite the Arabic text with correct Tajwīd, deduce lessons from the verses and evaluate their teachings.
Content
d. At-Tīn (Q.95)
Objective
Recite the Arabic text with correct Tajwīd, deduce lessons from the verses and evaluate their teachings.
Content
e. Al-Alaq (Q.96)
Objective
Recite the Arabic text with correct Tajwīd, deduce lessons from the verses and evaluate their teachings.
Content
f. Al-Qadr (Q.97)
Objective
Recite the Arabic text with correct Tajwīd, deduce lessons from the verses and evaluate their teachings.
Content
g. Al-Bayyinah (Q.98)
Objective
Recite the Arabic text with correct Tajwīd, deduce lessons from the verses and evaluate their teachings.
Content
h. Al-Zalzalah (Q.99)
Objective
Recite the Arabic text with correct Tajwīd, deduce lessons from the verses and evaluate their teachings.
Content
i. Ayatul-Kursiyy (Q.2:255)
Objective
Recite the Arabic text with correct Tajwīd, deduce lessons from the verses and evaluate their teachings.
Content
j. Āmanar-Rasūl (Q.2:285-286)
Objective
Recite the Arabic text with correct Tajwīd, deduce lessons from the verses and evaluate their teachings.
Content
k. Laqad Jā’akum (Q.9:128-129)
Objective
Recite the Arabic text with correct Tajwīd, deduce lessons from the verses and evaluate their teachings.
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9Hadīth
9 content items · 9 objectives
Content
a. History of Hadīth literature: collection of Hadīth from the time of the Prophet (SAW) to the period of the six authentic collectors of Hadīth
Objective
Evaluate the history of Hadīth from the time of the Prophet (SAW) to the period of the six authentic collectors.
Content
b. Authentication of Hadīth: Isnād (Asmā’ur-rijāl)
Objective
Analyse the Isnād.
Content
c. Authentication of Hadīth: Matn
Objective
Analyse the Matn.
Content
d. Classification of Hadīth into Sahīh, Hassan and Da‘īf
Objective
Distinguish between Hadīth Sahīh, Hassan and Da‘īf.
Content
e. Relationship between Hadīth and the Glorious Qur’ān: importance of Hadīth
Objective
Examine the importance of Hadīth.
Content
f. Similarities and differences between Hadīth and the Glorious Qur’ān
Objective
Distinguish between Hadīth and the Glorious Qur’ān.
Content
g. The six sound collectors of Hadīth: biographies and their works
Objective
Evaluate the biographies and works of the six authentic collectors of Hadīth.
Content
h. Muwatta and its author: biography of Imam Malik and study of his book
Objective
Evaluate the biography of Imam Malik and analyse his work.
Content
i. Study of the Arabic texts of Hadīth from an-Nawāwī’s collection: 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19, 21, 22, 25, 27, 34 and 41
Objective
Interpret the selected ahādīth in Arabic and apply their teachings in daily life.
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10Moral Lessons in the Glorious Qur’ān and Hadīth
13 content items · 13 objectives
Content
a. General moral lessons in the admonition of Sage Luqman to his son (Q.31:12-18)
Objective
Use the teachings of the verses in daily life.
Content
b. Goodness to parents (Q.17:23-24)
Objective
Apply the teachings of the verses to daily life.
Content
c. Honesty (Q.2:42; Q.61:2-3)
Objective
Demonstrate the teachings of the verses in daily life.
Content
d. Prohibition of bribery and corruption (Q.2:188), alcohol and gambling (Q.2:219; Q.5:90-91), stealing and fraud (Q.5:41; Q.83:1-5), smoking, drug abuse and other intoxicants (Q.2:172-173, 195 and 219; Q.4:43; Q.5:3; Q.6:118-121), arrogance (Q.31:18-19) and extravagance (Q.17:26-27; Q.31:18-19)
Objective
Use the teachings of the verses in daily life.
Content
e. Dignity of labour (Q.62:10; Q.78:11). Hadīth from Bukhari and Ibn Majah: “That one of you takes his rope…” and “Never has anyone of you eaten…”
Objective
Apply the teachings of the verses and Hadīth in daily life.
Content
f. Behaviour and modesty in dressing (Q.24:27-31; Q.33:59)
Objective
Demonstrate the teachings of the verses in daily life.
Content
g. Adultery and fornication (Q.17:32; Q.24:2), homosexuality (Q.11:77-83) and obscenity (Q.4:14-15). Hadīth: “No one of you should meet a woman privately…” (Bukhari)
Objective
Apply the teachings of the verses and Hadīth in daily life.
Content
h. Leadership (Q.2:124) and justice (Q.4:58, 135; Q.5:9). Hadīth: “Take care, everyone of you is a governor concerning his subjects” (al-Bukhari and others)
Objective
Apply the teachings of the verses and Hadīth in daily life.
Content
i. Trust and obligations (Q.4:58; Q.5:1) and promises (Q.16:91). Hadīth: “He has (really) no faith… not fulfilled his promise” (Baihaqi)
Objective
Demonstrate the teachings of the verses and Hadīth in daily life.
Content
j. Piety (Taqwa) (Q.2:177; Q.3:102; Q.49:13). Hadīth 18 and 35 of an-Nawāwī
Objective
Apply the teachings of the verses and ahādīth in daily life.
Content
k. Tolerance, perseverance and patience (Q.2:153-157; Q.3:200; Q.103:3). Hadīth 16 of an-Nawāwī
Objective
Interpret and apply the teachings of the verses and Hadīth in daily life.
Content
l. Unity and brotherhood (Q.3:103; Q.8:46; Q.49:10). Hadīth 35 of an-Nawāwī
Objective
Demonstrate the teachings of the verses and Hadīth in daily life.
Content
m. Enjoining what is good and forbidding what is wrong (Q.3:104, 110; Q.16:90). Hadīth 25 and 34 of an-Nawāwī
Objective
Apply the teachings of the verses and ahādīth in daily life.
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2Part II: Tawhīd and Fiqh
12 topics · 66 objectives
1Faith
6 content items · 6 objectives
Content
a. Tawhīd: its importance and lessons
Objective
Analyse the concepts of Tawhīd.
Content
b. Kalimatush-Shahādah: its meaning and importance
Objective
Evaluate the significance of Kalimatush-Shahādah.
Content
c. The Oneness of Allah as contained in Q.3:18, Q.2:255 and Q.112:1-4
Objective
Identify the verses dealing with the Oneness of Allah.
Content
d. The servanthood and messengership of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) as contained in Q.3:144, Q.18:110, Q.48:29 and Q.34:28
Objective
Explain the significance of the servanthood of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
Content
e. Universality of the message of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) (Q.7:158; Q.34:28)
Objective
Evaluate the significance of the universality of Prophet Muhammad’s message.
Content
f. Finality of the Prophethood of Muhammad (SAW) (Q.33:40)
Objective
Examine the significance of the finality of the Prophethood of Muhammad (SAW).
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2Shirk
4 content items · 4 objectives
Content
a. Beliefs incompatible with Islamic principles of Tawhīd: worship of idols (Q.4:48; Q.22:31)
Objective
Identify actions and beliefs that constitute shirk, explain their implications and appreciate why they should be avoided.
Content
b. Ancestral worship (Q.4:48, 116; Q.21:66-67)
Objective
Identify actions and beliefs that constitute shirk, explain their implications and appreciate why they should be avoided.
Content
c. Trinity (Q.4:171; Q.5:76; Q.112:1-4)
Objective
Identify actions and beliefs that constitute shirk, explain their implications and appreciate why they should be avoided.
Content
d. Atheism (Q.45:24; Q.72:6; Q.79:17-22)
Objective
Identify actions and beliefs that constitute shirk, explain their implications and appreciate why they should be avoided.
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3General Practices Incompatible with Islamic Principles of Tawhīd
5 content items · 5 objectives
Content
a. Superstition (Q.25:43; Q.72:6)
Objective
Identify practices incompatible with the Islamic principles of Tawhīd, examine them, shun such actions and apply the teachings of the verses and ahādīth in daily life.
Content
b. Fortune-telling (Q.15:16-18; Q.37:6-10)
Objective
Identify practices incompatible with the Islamic principles of Tawhīd, examine them, shun such actions and apply the teachings of the verses and ahādīth in daily life.
Content
c. Magic and witchcraft (Q.2:102; Q.20:69, 73; Q.26:46)
Objective
Identify practices incompatible with the Islamic principles of Tawhīd, examine them, shun such actions and apply the teachings of the verses and ahādīth in daily life.
Content
d. Cult worship (Q.17:23; Q.4:48)
Objective
Identify practices incompatible with the Islamic principles of Tawhīd, examine them, shun such actions and apply the teachings of the verses and ahādīth in daily life.
Content
e. Innovation (Bid‘ah) (Q.4:116; Hadīth 5 and 28 of an-Nawāwī)
Objective
Identify practices incompatible with the Islamic principles of Tawhīd, examine them, shun such actions and apply the teachings of the verses and ahādīth in daily life.
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4Articles of Faith
8 content items · 8 objectives
Content
a. Belief in Allah: existence of Allah (Q.2:255; Q.52:35-36)
Objective
Examine the significance of the articles of faith.
Content
b. Belief in Allah: attributes of Allah (Q.59:22-24)
Objective
List the attributes of Allah.
Content
c. Belief in Allah: works of Allah (Q.27:59-64)
Objective
Examine the works of Allah.
Content
d. Belief in Allah’s angels (Q.2:177, 285; Q.8:50; Q.16:2)
Objective
Explain belief in Allah’s angels and its significance.
Content
e. Belief in His books (Q.2:253, 285; Q.3:3)
Objective
Explain belief in Allah’s books and identify the relevant verses.
Content
f. Belief in His Prophets: Ulul-azmi (Q.4:163-164)
Objective
Explain belief in the Prophets of Allah and its significance.
Content
g. Belief in the Last Day: Yawm-al-Ba‘th (Q.23:15-16; Q.70:4)
Objective
Analyse belief in the Last Day and its significance.
Content
h. Belief in destiny: distinction between Qada and Qadar (Q.2:117; Q.16:40; Q.36:82)
Objective
Evaluate belief in destiny and its significance.
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5Ibadat and Their Types
17 content items · 17 objectives
Content
a. Good deeds (Q.3:134; Q.6:160; Q.2:177; Q.31:8; Q.103:1-3; 26th Hadīth of an-Nawāwī)
Objective
Identify what constitutes acts of ibadah.
Content
b. Taharah: its types and importance (al-istinja’/istijmar, al-wudu’, at-tayammum and al-ghusl) (Q.2:222; Q.5:7; Hadīth 10 and 23 of an-Nawāwī)
Objective
Distinguish between the different types of taharah.
Content
c. Salah: importance (Q.2:45; Q.20:132; Q.29:45; 23rd Hadīth of an-Nawāwī)
Objective
Assess the importance of salah in a Muslim’s life.
Content
d. Salah: description and types
Objective
Analyse the different types of salah.
Content
e. Salah: things that vitiate salah
Objective
Identify things that vitiate salah.
Content
f. Zakah: types and importance (zakatul-fitr, zakatul-mal, al-an‘am and al-harth) (Q.2:267; Q.9:103; 3rd Hadīth of an-Nawāwī)
Objective
Differentiate between the various types of zakah and identify when they are given.
Content
g. Zakah: collection and disbursement (Q.9:60)
Objective
Explain how to collect and distribute zakah.
Content
h. Difference between zakah and sadaqah
Objective
Distinguish between zakah and sadaqah.
Content
i. Sawm: types and importance (fard, sunnah, qada and kaffarah) (Q.2:183-185; 3rd Hadīth of an-Nawāwī)
Objective
Compare the various types of sawm.
Content
j. Sawm: people exempted from fasting
Objective
List the people who are exempted from fasting.
Content
k. Sawm: things that vitiate fasting
Objective
Explain things that vitiate fasting.
Content
l. Hajj: importance (Q.2:158, 197; Q.3:97; Q.22:27-28)
Objective
Examine the importance of Hajj.
Content
m. Hajj: types (Ifrad, Qiran and Tamattu‘)
Objective
Differentiate between the types of Hajj.
Content
n. Hajj: essentials (Arkan al-Hajj)
Objective
Explain the essentials of Hajj.
Content
o. Hajj: conditions for performance
Objective
Evaluate the conditions for the performance of Hajj.
Content
p. Differences between Hajj and Umrah
Objective
Differentiate between Hajj and Umrah.
Content
q. Jihad: concept, kinds, manner and lessons (Q.2:190-193; Q.22:39-40)
Objective
Examine the concept and types of jihad and evaluate its manner and lessons.
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6Family Matters: Marriage
5 content items · 5 objectives
Content
a. Importance of marriage (Q.16:72; Q.24:32; Q.30:20-21)
Objective
Analyse the importance of marriage.
Content
b. Prohibited categories (Q.2:221; Q.4:22-24)
Objective
List the categories of women prohibited for a man to marry.
Content
c. Conditions for validity of marriage (Q.4:4; Q.4:24-25)
Objective
Examine the conditions for the validity of marriage.
Content
d. Rights and duties of husbands and wives (Q.4:34-35; Q.20:132; Q.65:6-7)
Objective
Explain the rights and duties of spouses.
Content
e. Polygamy (Q.4:3, 129)
Objective
Evaluate polygamy and its significance.
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7Family Matters: Ill-treatment of Wife
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
Ill-treatment of wife (Q.65:1-3)
Objective
Examine the ill-treatment of a wife in marriage.
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8Family Matters: Divorce
5 content items · 5 objectives
Content
a. Attitude of Islam to divorce (Q.2:228; Q.4:34-35). Hadīth: “Of all things lawful… most hateful to Allah” (Abu Daud 15:3)
Objective
Analyse the attitude of Islam to divorce.
Content
b. Kinds of divorce: Talaq, Khul‘, Faskh, Mubara’ah and Li‘an (Q.2:229-230; Q.24:6-9)
Objective
Examine the different kinds of divorce.
Content
c. Iddah: kinds, duration and importance (Q.2:228, 234)
Objective
Differentiate between the various kinds of iddah and analyse its duration and significance.
Content
d. Prohibited forms of dissolution of marriage: Ila and Zihar (Q.2:226-227; Q.58:2-4)
Objective
Explain the prohibited forms of ending marriage.
Content
e. Custody of children (Hadanah)
Objective
Examine who has the right to custody of children.
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9Family Matters: Inheritance
2 content items · 2 objectives
Content
a. Importance of inheritance
Objective
Evaluate the significance of inheritance.
Content
b. Heirs and their shares (Q.4:7-8, 11-12, 176)
Objective
Identify the categories of Qur’ānic heirs and explain the share of each heir.
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10Sources and Schools of Law
2 content items · 2 objectives
Content
i. The four major sources: the Qur’ān, Sunnah, Ijma‘ and Qiyas
Objective
Analyse the four major sources of Islamic law.
Content
ii. The four Sunni schools of law and their founders
Objective
Examine the biographies and contributions of the founders of the Sunni schools of law.
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11Islamic Economic System
6 content items · 6 objectives
Content
i. Islamic attitude to Riba (Q.2:275-280; Q.3:130; Q.4:161; 6th Hadīth of an-Nawāwī)
Objective
Analyse the Islamic attitude to Riba.
Content
ii. At-tatfif (Q.83:1-6)
Objective
Relate at-tatfif to its negative consequences.
Content
iii. Hoarding (Ihtikar) (Q.9:34)
Objective
Examine ihtikar and its implications for society.
Content
iv. Islamic sources of revenue: Zakah, Jizyah, Kharaj and Ghanimah
Objective
Identify the sources of revenue in Islam and evaluate the disbursement of the revenue.
Content
v. Baitul-mal as an institution of socio-economic welfare
Objective
Explain the uses of Baitul-mal in the Ummah.
Content
vi. Difference between the Islamic economic system and the Western economic system
Objective
Differentiate between the Islamic and Western economic systems.
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12Islamic Political System
5 content items · 5 objectives
Content
i. Allah as the Sovereign (Q.3:26-27)
Objective
Analyse the concept of Allah’s sovereignty.
Content
ii. The concept of Shurah (consultation) (Q.3:159; Q.42:38)
Objective
Examine the concept of Shurah in Islam.
Content
iii. The concept of Adalah (justice) (Q.5:9; Q.4:58, 135) and Mas’uliyah (accountability) (Q.17:36; Q.102:8)
Objective
Evaluate the concepts of justice and accountability.
Content
iv. Rights of non-Muslims in an Islamic state (Q.2:256; Q.6:108)
Objective
Examine the rights of non-Muslims in an Islamic state.
Content
v. Differences between the Islamic political system and the Western political system
Objective
Differentiate between the Islamic and Western political systems.
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3Part III: Islamic History and Civilization
6 topics · 26 objectives
1Pre-Islamic Arabia (Jahiliyyah)
2 content items · 2 objectives
Content
i. Jahiliyyah practices: idol worship, infanticide, polyandry, gambling, usury, etc.
Objective
Distinguish between the different types of practices common among the Arabs of al-Jahiliyyah.
Content
ii. Islamic reforms
Objective
Trace the reforms brought about by Islam to Jahiliyyah practices.
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2The Life of Prophet Muhammad (SAW)
9 content items · 9 objectives
Content
i. His birth and early life
Objective
Account for the birth and early life of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
Content
ii. His call to Prophethood
Objective
Provide evidence for the call of Muhammad (SAW) to Prophethood.
Content
iii. His Da‘wah in Makkah and Madinah
Objective
Analyse the Da‘wah activities of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) in Makkah and Madinah.
Content
iv. The Hijrah
Objective
Account for the Hijrah of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) from Makkah to Madinah.
Content
v. His administration of the Ummah in Madinah
Objective
Analyse the administration of the Muslim Ummah in Madinah.
Content
vi. The battles of Badr, Uhud and Khandaq: causes and effects
Objective
Account for the causes and effects of the battles of Badr, Uhud and Khandaq.
Content
vii. The Treaty of al-Hudaibiyyah and the conquest of Makkah
Objective
Trace the circumstances leading to the formulation of the Treaty of al-Hudaibiyyah and account for the conquest of Makkah.
Content
viii. Hijjatul-wada‘ (the farewell pilgrimage), sermon and lessons
Objective
Examine the farewell pilgrimage of the Prophet and its lessons.
Content
ix. Qualities of Muhammad (SAW) and lessons learnt from them
Objective
Analyse the qualities of Muhammad (SAW) and their relevance to the life of a Muslim.
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3The Rightly Guided Caliphs (al-Khulafa’u Rashidun)
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
Lives and contributions of the four Rightly Guided Caliphs
Objective
Trace the biographies of the four Rightly Guided Caliphs and evaluate their contributions to the development of Islam.
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4Early Contact of Islam with Africa
3 content items · 3 objectives
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i. Hijrah to Abyssinia
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Evaluate the circumstances leading to the Hijrah to Abyssinia.
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ii. The spread of Islam to Egypt
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Give reasons for the spread of Islam in Egypt.
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iii. Roles of traders, teachers, preachers, Murabitun, Sufi orders and Mujaddidun in the spread of Islam in West Africa
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Account for the roles of traders, teachers, preachers, Murabitun, Sufi orders and Mujaddidun in the spread of Islam in West Africa.
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5The Impact of Islam in West Africa
2 content items · 2 objectives
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i. Influence of Islam on the socio-political life of West African empires: Ghana, Mali, Songhai and Borno
Objective
Analyse the influence of Islam on the socio-political systems of selected West African states.
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ii. Impact of Islam on the economic life of West African states: Timbuktu, Kano and Borno
Objective
Evaluate the impact of Islam on the economic life of Timbuktu, Kano and Borno.
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6Contributions of Islam to Education
9 content items · 9 objectives
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i. Aims and objectives of Islamic education
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Explain the aims and objectives of Islamic education.
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ii. The Glorious Qur’ān and Hadīth on education (Q.96:1-5; Q.39:9)
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Assess the position of the Glorious Qur’ān and Hadīth in education.
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iii. Hadīth: “The search for knowledge is obligatory on every Muslim” (Ibn Majah)
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Examine the importance of seeking knowledge in Islam.
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iv. Hadīth: “Seek knowledge from the cradle to the grave”
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Examine the importance of seeking knowledge throughout life in Islam.
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v. Hadīth: “The words of wisdom are a lost property of the believer… a better right to it…” (Tirmidhi)
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Examine the importance of wisdom and the pursuit of knowledge in Islam.
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vi. Intellectual activities of Islam in West Africa: development of written history in Arabic and establishment of Sankore University
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Analyse the intellectual activities of Islam in West Africa.
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vii. Intellectual activities of Ahmad Baba of Timbuktu, Sheikh al-Maghili, Sheikh Usman Danfodio, Sultan Muhammad Bello and Ibn Battuta
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Assess the contributions of Sheikh al-Maghili, Sheikh Uthman Dan Fodio, Sultan Muhammad Bello and Ibn Battuta to education.
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viii. Islamic educational institutions: House of Wisdom in Baghdad, al-Azhar University in Cairo and Nizamiyyah University in Baghdad
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Account for the development of intellectual centres in Baghdad and Cairo.
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ix. Lives and contributions of Ibn Sina, Al-Ghazali, Ibn Rushd, ar-Razi and Ibn Khaldun to education
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Examine the contributions of Ibn Sina to medicine; assess al-Ghazali’s contribution to Islamic education; analyse Ibn Rushd’s contribution to philosophy and fiqh; assess ar-Razi’s contribution to philosophy; and analyse Ibn Khaldun’s contribution to modern sociology and the method of writing history.
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4Recommended Texts
1 topic · 19 objectives
1Recommended Books
19 content items · 19 objectives
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1. Abdul, M. O. A. (1976) — Studies in Islam Series, Book 3, Lagos: IPB
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Use recommended texts to support the study of Islamic religious knowledge, history, law and civilization.
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2. Abdul, M. O. A. (1982) — Studies in Islam Series, Book 2, Lagos: IPB
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Use recommended texts to support the study of Islamic religious knowledge, history, law and civilization.
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3. Abdul, M. O. A. (1988) — The Classical Caliphate, Lagos: IPB
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Use recommended texts to support the study of Islamic religious knowledge, history, law and civilization.
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4. Abdulrahman and Canham (n.d.) — The Ink of the Scholar, OUP
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Use recommended texts to support the study of Islamic religious knowledge, history, law and civilization.
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5. Ali, A. Y. (1975) — The Holy Qur’ān Text: Translation and Commentary, Leicester: The Islamic Foundation
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Use recommended texts to support the study and interpretation of the Glorious Qur’ān.
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6. Ali, M. M. (n.d.) — The Religion of Islam, Lahore
Objective
Use recommended texts to support the study of Islamic religious knowledge.
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7. Doi, A. R. I. (1997) — Shariah: The Islamic Law, Kuala Lumpur: Noordeen
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Use recommended texts to support the study of Islamic law.
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8. Hay Lal, M. (1982) — The Life of Muhammad (SAW), Academic Press
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Use recommended texts to study the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
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9. Lemu, A. (1992) — Methodology of Primary Islamic Studies, Lagos: IPB
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Use recommended texts to support the study of Islamic religious knowledge.
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10. Lemu, A. (1993) — Islamic Studies for SSS, Book 1, Lagos: IPB
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Use recommended texts to support the study of Islamic religious knowledge.
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11. Lemu, A. (1993) — Islamic Studies for SSS, Books, Minna: IET
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Use recommended texts to support the study of Islamic religious knowledge.
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12. Muhammad, S. Q. (2010) — al-Burhanu fi Tajwīdi'l Qur’ān, Cairo: Shirkatul-Qudus
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Use recommended texts to study the rules and practice of Qur’ānic recitation and Tajwīd.
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13. Opeloye, M. O. (1996) — A Dictionary of Peoples and Places in the Qur’ān, Lagos: Academic Press
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Use recommended texts to identify and understand peoples and places mentioned in the Qur’ān.
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14. Philips, A. A. B. (1997) — Usool at-Tafseer, Kuala Lumpur: Noordeen
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Use recommended texts to study the principles and methods of Tafsīr.
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15. Quadri, Y. A. et al. (1990) — Al-Iziyyah for the English Audience, Ijebu Ode: Shebiotiuom Publication
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Use recommended texts to support the study of Islamic jurisprudence and religious practice.
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16. Rahim, A. (1992) — Islamic History, Lagos: IPB
Objective
Use recommended texts to support the study of Islamic history and civilization.
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17. Sambo, M. B. et al. (1984) — Islamic Religious Knowledge for WASC, Book 1, Lagos: IPB
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Use recommended texts to support the study of Islamic religious knowledge.
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18. Sambo, M. B. et al. (1984) — Islamic Religious Knowledge for WASC, Book 3, Lagos: IPB
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Use recommended texts to support the study of Islamic religious knowledge.
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19. Trimingham, J. S. (1993) — A History of Islam in West Africa, Oxford: OUP
Objective
Use recommended texts to support the study of the spread and historical development of Islam in West Africa.
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