Senior Secondary Teaching Syllabus Humanity. Federal Islamic Religious Studies Scheme of Work for SS 1 – Schemeofwork
ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS STUDIES SS 1 FIRST TERM
WEEK | TOPIC | CONTENT | ACTIVITIES/TEACHING AIDS |
1 | Revelation, recording and memorisation of the Glorious Qur’an during the life time of the Prophet Muhammad S.A.W | Definition of the terms. How the Glorious Qur’an was revealed, recorded and memorised during the life time of the Prophet Muhammad S.A.W. Items on which the Qur’an was written | Narration on how the Glorious Qur’an was revealed and identifying the items used for the recording of the Glorious Qur’an. Names of some Sahabas who memorized the Glorious Qur’an during the life time of the Prophet S.A.W. Copies of the Glorious Qur’an, stones, bones and leaves on which the Qur’an was written. |
2 | Definition and importance of Hadith. Relationship between Hadith and Shari’ah | Meaning and implications of Hadith and Shariah | Explanation of Hadith with concrete examples on Shari’ah. Hadith book. |
3 | The Arabs before Islam | Arabian peninsula before the coming of Islam. Religious, Economic and social life of the Arabs | Narration of how Arabian peninsula is before Islam. Map of Arabian peninsula. |
4 | Definition and importance of Kalmatu Shahadah. | Meaning and implications of Kalmatu Shahadah (1st past) | Reading, meaning and explanation of the first part of Kalmatu Shahadah. |
5 | Compilation and standardization of the Glorious Qur’an. | Meaning and how the holy Qur’an was complied and standardised during the third Caliph. | Explanation on how the holy Qur’an was compiled and standardized. Pictures, slides. |
6 | Hadith of the Holy Prophet Muhammad S.A.W. | Forms of Hadith, criteria for the authenticity of Hadith. | Explanation on how to identify an authentic Hadith and forms of Hadith e.g. Isnad and Matn. |
7 | The life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad S.A.W. | His mission. | To explain his life time before revelation and after prophet hood. |
8 | Makkan and Medinan surahs | Distinction between Makkan and Medinan surahs | To explain the main difference between surahs revealed in Makka from that of Madinah. |
9 | Narration of the good qualities of the Prophets S.A.W. That brought people to embrace Islam. Islamic history books, Hadith and the Glorious Quran. | ||
10 | Shirk | Definition and types of shirk e.g. Hero worship, Ancestral worship, Atheism etc. | Explanations of how to identify shirk in actions and sayings. Pictures in cardboard of different shrines. |
11 | The four rightly guided Caliphs | Brief history of Abu-Bakr Siddiq, Umar Ibn Al-khattab, Usman ibn Attan and Aliyu ibn Abutalib. | Narration of the life history of the four rightly guided Caliphs. |
12 | The Concept of Worship (Ibadah) in Islam. | Definition, explanation and mode of ibadah in Islam. How to identify and apply ibadah in our daily life. | Explanation of worship and its forms and implications in Islam e.g. Good intention, salat, fasting etc. |
13 | Revision. | Revision. | Revision. |
14 | Examination. | Examination. | Examination. |
Senior Secondary Teaching Syllabus Humanity. Federal Islamic Religious Studies Scheme of Work for SS 1 – Schemeofwork
ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS STUDIES SS 1 SECOND TERM
WEEK | TOPICS | CONTENT | ACTIVITIES/TEACHING AIDS |
1 | The Glorious Qur’an. | Importance of the Glorious Qur’an. | Explanation of the importance of the Glorious Qur’an to the Muslims. Copies of the Glorious Qur’an. |
2 | Hadith | The six sound collections of Hadith. | Identifying, listing the six sound collections of Hadith and their authors. |
3 | The four rightly guided Caliphs. | The life history of the first Caliph (Abubakar Siddiq) and his contributions to Islam. | Explanation and narration of the life history of Abubakar Siddiq. |
4 | Articles of Faith (Iman) | Definition of Iman. Listing of the six articles of faith in Islam and their implications. | Explanation of Iman and its branches e.g. belief in Allah, Angels, Prophets etc. |
5 | Tafsir | Definition, origin, sources and importance of Tafsir. | Explanation of Tafsir, its origin, sources and importance. |
6 | The four rightly guided Caliphs | The life history of second Caliph (Umar Ibn Al-khattab) and his contributions to Islam. | Explanation and narration of the life history of Umar Ibn Al-khattab. |
7 | The Articles of Faith (Iman) | Belief in Allah, Angels, and revealed books. | Explanation of belief in Allah, Angels and revealed books. Cardboard showing the three articles of Iman. |
8 | The Glorious Qur’an | Reading, writing and translation of the following; i. Suratul Fatiha (Q1:1-7) ii. Ayatul Kursiyu (Q2:225) iii. Amanar Rasul (Q2:285-286) | Recitation, writing, translation and explanation of Suratul Fatiha, Ayatul Kursiyu and Amanar Rasul in the holy Qur’an. |
9 | Hadith | Hadith 1 and 2 of An-Nawawi’s collections. Reading, writing, memorization and meaning. | Reading, writing, memorization and explanation of the meaning of Hadith 1 and 2 of An-Nawawi’s collections. |
10 | Hadith | Hadith compilation | To identify the compilers of the six sound collection of Hadith and their brief biography. Books of Hadith e.g. Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim etc |
11 | Fiqhu | At-taharah (Purification). Definition, kinds and importance. | Explanation of the meaning, kinds and importance of At-taharah in Islam |
12 | Revision. | Revision. | Revision. |
13 | Examination. | Examination. | Examination. |
ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS STUDIES SS 1 THIRD TERM
WEEK | TOPIC | CONTENT | ACTIVITIES/TEACHING AIDS |
1 | The Glorious Qur’an. | Reading, translation and commentary of: Suratul Shams (Q91)Suratul Layl (Q92)Suratul Duha (Q93)Suratul Inshirah (Q94) | Reading, writing and commentary of the surah as they appeared in the content table. |
2 | Al Hadith | Hadith no. 3 and 5 of Al-Nawawi collection and lessons learnt. | Reading, meaning and explanation of the said Hadith. |
3 | Islamic History | Islamic political system on: Sovereignty of Allah (SWT) | Explanation on the Islamic political system on the sovereignty of Allah (SWT) |
4 | Fiqhu | As-salat (prayer) Describing the Raka’ah in each prayer. | Explanation on one of the pillar of Islam. |
5 | The Glorious Qur’an | Reading, translation and commentary of: Suratul Tin (Q95)Suratul Alaq (Q96)Suratul Qadr (Q97) | Reading, writing and commentary of the surah as they appeared in the content table. |
6 | Al Hadith | Hadith no. 4 of Al-Nawawi collection and lessons learnt. | Reading, meaning and explanation of the said Hadith. |
7 | Fiqhu | The Principles of Al-Amanah (Trust)Adalah (justice)Shinah (Mutual consultation) | Explanation on how to acquire Al-Amanah, Adalah and to be involved in shurah. Such things are acquired from the history of the holy prophet’s life history. |
8 | Fiqhu | The concept of Zakkat Relevant verses about zakkatRelevant Hadith about zakkat | Explanation on zakkat, how it is distributed and those who enjoy it. |
9 | The Glorious Qur’an | Suratul Bayyinah (Q98)Suratul Zilzalah (Q99)Suratul Adiyat (Q100) | Reading, translation and commentary of the 3 chapters from the holy Qur’an |
10 | Fiqhu | The implication of the six articles of faith (Iman). Belief in Prophets, last day and destiny. | Explanation on the six articles of faith as well as their implications. |