Syllabus content and objectives
Official JAMB Islamic Religious Studies outline · Part III: Islamic History and Civilization
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i. His birth and early life
Objective
Account for the birth and early life of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
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ii. His call to Prophethood
Objective
Provide evidence for the call of Muhammad (SAW) to Prophethood.
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iii. His Da‘wah in Makkah and Madinah
Objective
Analyse the Da‘wah activities of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) in Makkah and Madinah.
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iv. The Hijrah
Objective
Account for the Hijrah of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) from Makkah to Madinah.
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v. His administration of the Ummah in Madinah
Objective
Analyse the administration of the Muslim Ummah in Madinah.
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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.
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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.
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viii. Hijjatul-wada‘ (the farewell pilgrimage), sermon and lessons
Objective
Examine the farewell pilgrimage of the Prophet and its lessons.
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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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