Syllabus content and objectives
Official JAMB Islamic Religious Studies outline · Part I: The Qur’ān and Hadīth
Content
i. Visits of the Prophet (SAW) to Cave Hira
Objective
Analyse the Prophet’s (SAW) visits to Cave Hira and their purpose.
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ii. His reaction to the first revelation and its importance
Objective
Describe the Prophet’s reaction to the first revelation and explain its importance.
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iii. Different modes of revelation (Q.42:51): inspiration behind the veil, through an angel, etc.
Objective
Differentiate between the modes of revelation.
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iv. Piecemeal revelation (Q.17:106; Q.25:32)
Objective
Explain why the Glorious Qur’ān was revealed piecemeal.
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v. Names and attributes of the Qur’ān
Objective
Identify the names and attributes of the Qur’ān.
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