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This syllabus will serve as a comprehensive guide to candidates who are preparing to write the BECE Islamic Studies exam. According to the updated Islamic Studies curriculum for JSS I–JSS 3 released by the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) in 2018, the Islamic Studies Subject Assessment for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) is designed to sufficiently prepare students for all the levels of knowledge acquisition expected for studies during the nine (9) year basic education.

Aim & Objectives

The objectives of this exam  are to evaluate the candidates’ understanding of the following; Islamic education based on the teachings of al-Qur’an and the prophet Muhammad’s (SAW) hadith, test the intellectual, social, political, moral, and spiritual responsibilities of a Muslim via the actual implementation of Islamic principles in day-to-day existence and it will also test them on the Lessons learned from Isläm’s historical and modern growth. The curriculum covers the six major sections of the Qur’an: Qur’an, Hadith, Fiqh, Sirah, and Tahdhib.

Sections & Marking Guide

The BECE Islamic Studies exam consists of two papers; Paper 1 and Paper 2. The total marks is 120(it covers 70% of the exam grade) thirty percent (30%) of the total 120 marks will be generated from the Continuous Assessment (CA) submissions made by the schools. Below is the breakdown of what each the exam papers contains:

Paper 1

Paper 1 consists of 60 multiple choice questions which will center on Qur’an (24 questions), Fiqh(24 questions), and Tawhid(12 questions) making it a total of 60 questions.

Paper 2

Paper 2 also contains 60 multiple choice questions which will cover Hadith(24 questions), Sirah(24 questions), and Tahdhib(12 questions) Making it a total of 60 questions and each question is worth 1 mark.

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BECE Syllabus for Islamic Religious Studies

BASIC EDUCATION CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION (BECE)
ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS STUDIES SYLLABUS
S/NTHEMETOPICOBJECTIVES
1
AL-QUR’AN
I. The Reveletion and
Preservation of al-Qur’an
a. The definition and meaning of al-Qur’an
b. The revelation of al-Qur’an
c. Preservation of al-Qur’an
d. Difference between al-Qur’an and other
revealed books.
II. Suratul Fatihah, Quran
Chapter 01 Verse 1-7
a. Reading and writing of the Arabic text.
b. Meaning (Translation Of the Arabic text)
c. Lessons of the Sürah and its significance.
d. Memorization of the Sürah With Tajwid
III. Suratul Nas, Qur’an
Chapter 114 Verse 1-6
a. Reading and writing of the Arabic text.
b. Meaning (Translation Of the Arabic text)
c. Lessons of the Sürah and its significance.
d. Memorization of the Sürah With Tajwid
IV. Suratul Falaq, Qur’an
Chapter 113 Verse 1-5
a. Reading and writing of the Arabic text.
b. Meaning (Translation Of the Arabic text)
c. Lessons of the Sürah and its significance.
d. Memorization of the Sürah With Tajwid
V. Suratul Ikhlas, Qur’an
Chapter 112 Verse 1-4
a. Reading and writing of the Arabic text.
b. Meaning (Translation Of the Arabic text)
c. Lessons of the Sürah and its significance.
d. Memorization of the Sürah With Tajwid
VI. Suratul-Masad, Qur’an
Chapter 111 Verse 1-5
a. Reading and writing of the Arabic text.
b. Meaning (Translation Of the Arabic text)
c. Lessons of the Sürah and its significance.
d. Memorization of the Sürah With Tajwid
VII. Suratul Nasr, Qur’an
Chapter 110 Verse 1-3
a. Reading and writing of the Arabic text.
b. Meaning (Translation Of the Arabic text)
c. Lessons of the Sürah and its significance.
d. Memorization of the Sürah With Tajwid
VIII. Suratul Kafirun,
Qur’an Chapter 109
Verse 1-6
a. Reading and writing of the Arabic text.
b. Meaning (Translation Of the Arabic text)
c. Lessons of the Sürah and its significance.
d. Memorization of the Sürah With Tajwid
IX. Suratul Kawthar,Qur’an
Chapter 108 Verse 1-3
a. Reading and writing of the Arabic text.
b. Meaning (Translation Of the Arabic text)
c. Lessons of the Sürah and its significance.
d. Memorization of the Sürah With Tajwid
X. Suratul Ma’un, Qur’an
Chapter 107 Verse 1-7
a. Reading and writing of the Arabic text.
b. Meaning (Translation Of the Arabic text)
c. Lessons of the Sürah and its significance.
d. Memorization of the Sürah With Tajwid
 
 
XI. Suratul Quraysh Qur’än
Chapter 106 verse 1-4.
a. Reading and writing of the Arabic text.
b. Meaning (Translation Of the Arabic text)
c. Lessons of the Sürah and its significance.
d. Memorization of the Sürah With Tajwid
XII. Stiratul Fil. Qur’än
Chapter 105 Verse1-5.
a. Reading and writing of the Arabic text.
b. Meaning (Translation Of the Arabic text)
c. Lessons of the Sürah and its significance.
d. Memorization of the Sürah With Tajwid
XIII. Süratul Humazah,
Qur’än
Chapter 104 Verse 1-9.
a. Reading and writing of the Arabic text.
b. Meaning (Translation Of the Arabic text)
c. Lessons of the Sürah and its significance.
d. Memorization of the Sürah With Tajwid
XIV. Süratul Asr, Qur’ än
Chapter 103 Verse 1-3.
a. Reading and writing of the Arabic text.
b. Meaning (Translation Of the Arabic text)
c. Lessons of the Sürah and its significance.
d. Memorization of the Sürah With Tajwid
XV. Süratul Takäthur,
Qur’än Chapter 102
Verse 1-8.
a. Reading and writing of the Arabic text.
b. Meaning (Translation Of the Arabic text)
c. Lessons of the Sürah and its significance.
d. Memorization of the Sürah With Tajwid
XVI. Süratul Qäri’ah,
Qur’än Chapter 101
Verse 1-11.
a. Reading and writing of the Arabic text.
b. Meaning (Translation Of the Arabic text)
c. Lessons of the Sürah and its significance.
d. Memorization of the Sürah With Tajwid
XXII. Süratut Tin, Qur’än
Chapter 95 Verse 1-8.
a. Reading and writing of the Arabic text.
b. Meaning (Translation Of the Arabic text)
c. Lessons of the Sürah and its significance.
d. Memorization of the Sürah With Tajwid
XXIII. Suratul Sharah
Qur’än Chapter 94
Verse 1-8.
a. Reading and writing of the Arabic text.
b. Meaning (Translation Of the Arabic text)
c. Lessons of the Sürah and its significance.
d. Memorization of the Sürah With Tajwid
XXIV. Süratul Duha
Qur’än Chapter 93
Verse 1-11.
a. Reading and writing of the Arabic text.
b. Meaning (Translation Of the Arabic text)
c. Lessons of the Sürah and its significance.
d. Memorization of the Sürah With Tajwid
2
FIQH
I.At- Tahärah (Purification)a. Definition of Tahärah.
b. Kinds of Tahärah.
c. Importance of Tahärah.
II. Performance of Ablution
(al-Wudu ) and things that
vitiate it.
a. What necessitates the performance of
ablution?
b. Perforrnance Of ablution
c. Things that vitiate it
III. At Tayammum
(Dry Ablution)
a. What necessitates the performance of
Tayammum?
b. Description of Tayammum.
c. Significance of Tayammum.
d. Things that vitiate Tayammum.
IV. Al-Ghusl (Ritual Bath)a. Conditions which necessitate the
performance of Ghusl.
b. Performance of Ghusl.
c. Significance of Ghusl.
V. Al-Ädhän and Iqämaha. Times ofAdhän and Iqämah.
b. Wordings of Adhän.
c. Wordings of Iqämah.
d. al-Adhän is called?
e. Why al-Iqämah is said.
f. Significance of Ädhän and Iämah.
VI. As-Salaha. The five pillars of Isläm.
b. How to perform a complete unit of
Raka’ah.
c. Number of Rakah it in each of the
obligatory
VII. At Tashahhuda. At-Tashahhud and its
b. Siglificance of At-Tashahhud
VIII. Salätul Jama’ah
(Congregational Prayer).
a. The meaning of Salätul Jama’ah.
b. Condition for obsenance of Salätul
Jama’ah.
c. The value of Salätul Jama’ah
IX. Kinds of Salaha. Obligatory Prayers.
b. Non-obligatory Prayers.
c. Special Prayers
X. Times of Salaha. Times for Fajr/Subh. Zuhr, Asr Maghrih
and Ishä prayers.
b. Importance of observing prayers at the
prescribed time.
c. The text of Qur’än 4:103.
d.Value of time Qur’än 17:78.
Xl. Hajjatul Wadäi ‘
(Farewell Pilgrimage)
a. Meaning ofUajjatul Wadäi.
b. Extract from the Khutbatul Wadäi
(Farewell sermon)
c. Lessons and Significance of the sermon
XII. sujüd sahwia. Define Sujüd Sahwi.
b. State what causes Sujüd Sahwi.
c. Describe how it is performed.
d. Describe the two kinds of Sujud Sawi.
XIII Al- Hajja. Hajj as one of the five pillars of Isläm.
b. Meaning of Hajj and conditions for
performing it.
c. The main acts Of Hajj.
d. Things that vitiate Hajj
XIV. An-Nikäh (Marriage)a. Definition of An-Nikäh.
b. Importance of An-Nikäh.
c. An-Nikäh as an act of Ibädah.
XV. Family Planning in
Isläm.
a. Definition of family planning in Isläm.
b. Acceptable ways of family planning in
Isläm.
3
TAWHID
(THE
ONENESS
OF ALLAH)
I. The Religion of Isläma. Definition of Isläm and Muslim.
b. The purpose Of creation, Qur’än,
Chapter 51 verse 56 – 58.
II. Kalimattus Shahädaha. Arabic text of the Kalimah.
b. Meaning of the kalimah.
c. Significance and implication of the two
arts of the Kalimah.
III. Pillars of IslämSignificance of belief in Alläh (Iman) and
other pillars oflsläm.
IV. The Beautiful Names of
Allah
Asmäul Lihul Husnä) (I)
a. Reading and Meaning of the Attnbutes
of Alläh as contained in Qur’än, 59:23
i. Ar Rahmän-The Beneficent
ii. Ar Rahim-The Merciful
iii. Al Malik-The King
iv. Al Quddüs-The Most Holy
v. As Saläm-The Source of Peace
vi. Al Mu’mini -The Guardian of Faith.

b. Significance of the attributes of Allah as
contained in Qur’äm 59:23
i. Ar Rahmän-The Beneficent
ii. Ar Rahim-The Merciful
iii. Al Malik-The King
iv. Al Quddüs-The Most Holy
v. As Saläm-The Source of Peace
vi. Al Mu’mini -The Guardian of Faith.
V. The Beautiful Names of
Allah
Asmäul Lihul tlusnä) (II)
a. Reading and Meaning of the Attnbutes
of Alläh as contained in Qur’än, 59:24
i. Al-Muhaimin-The Protector
ii. Al-Aziz-The All Mighty
iii. Al-Jabbar- The Compeller
iv. Al-Mutakabbir-The Dominate One
v. Al-Khaliq-The Creator
vi. Al-Bari-The Maker
vii. Al-Musawwir-The Flawless Shaper

b. Significance of the attributes of Allah as
contained in Qur’än 59:24
i. Al-Muhaimin-The Protector
ii. Al-Aziz-The All Mighty
iii. Al-Jabbar- The Compeller
iv. Al-Mutakabbir-The Dominate One
v. Al-Khaliq-The Creator
vi. Al-Bari-The Maker
vii. Al-Musawwir-The Flawless Shaper
VI.The Beautiful Names of
Allah
Asmäul Lihul tlusnä) (III)
a. Reading and Meaning of the Attributes
of Alläh
i. Al Qadir-The All Capable: The Most Able
ii. Al Muqtaddir-The All Determiner:
The Dominant
iii. Al Muqaddir-The Expediter
iv. Al Mu’akkhir-The Delayer
v. Al Awwal-The First
vi. Al Akhir-The Last
vii. Al Zahir- The Manifest; The All
Victonous
viii. Al Bätin- The Hidden: The All
Encompassing
ix. Al Wali-The Patron
x. Al-Muta’ali-The Self Exalted
xi. Al Barr-The Most Kind
xii. At Taw’äb-The Ever-Pardomng
xiii. Al Muntaqim-The Avenger
xiv. Al-Afuww- The Forgiver
xv. Ar Ra’uf-The Clement. The
Compassionate
xiv. Mäliku/Mulk-The Owner of All
Sovereignty

b. Significance of the attributes of Allah
i. Al Qadir-The All Capable: The Most Able
ii. Al Muqtaddir-The All Determiner:
The Dominant
iii. Al Muqaddir-The Expediter
iv. Al Mu’akkhir-The Delayer
v. Al Awwal-The First
vi. Al Akhir-The Last
vii. Al Zahir- The Manifest; The All
Victonous
viii. Al Bätin- The Hidden: The All
Encompassing
ix. Al Wali-The Patron
x. Al-Muta’ali-The Self Exalted
xi. Al Barr-The Most Kind
xii. At Taw’äb-The Ever-Pardomng
xiii. Al Muntaqim-The Avenger
xiv. Al-Afuww- The Forgiver
xv. Ar Ra’uf-The Clement. The
Compassionate
xiv. Mäliku/Mulk-The Owner of All
Sovereignty
IV. The Beautiful Names of
Allah
Asmäul Lihul Husnä) (VI)
a- Reading and meamng of the attributes of
Allah
i. Al Baa’ith-The Raiser of the Dead
ii. Ash Shahid- The Witness of all
iii. Al Haqq- The Truth, The Real
iv. Al waki- The Trustee; The Dependable
v. Al Qawiyy-The Strong
vi. Al Matin-The Firm; Steadfast
vii. Al Waliyy- The Patron; Supporter
viii. Al Hamid- The All Praise Worthy
ix. Al-Muhsin-The Accounter of all
x. Al-Mubdi-The Originator, and initiator
of all
xi. Al mu’id-The Reinstater
xii. Al Muhyi- The Giver of Life
xiii. Al-Mumit-The Bringer of Death
xiv. Al Hayy-The Ever living
xv. Al Qayyum-The Self Subsisting.
Sustainer of all
xvi. Al Wajid-The Perceiver: Finder.
xvii. .Al Wahid- The One, The all inclusive
xviii. Al Ahad-The One, the Invisibel
xix. Al Samad-The Everlasting

b. Significance of the attributes of Allah
i. Al Baa’ith-The Raiser of the Dead
ii. Ash Shahid- The Witness of all
iii. Al Haqq- The Truth, The Real
iv. Al waki- The Trustee; The Dependable
v. Al Qawiyy-The Strong
vi. Al Matin-The Firm; Steadfast
vii. Al Waliyy- The Patron; Supporter
viii. Al Hamid- The All Praise Worthy
ix. Al-Muhsin-The Accounter of all
x. Al-Mubdi-The Originator, and initiator
of all
xi. Al mu’id-The Reinstater
xii. Al Muhyi- The Giver of Life
xiii. Al-Mumit-The Bringer of Death
xiv. Al Hayy-The Ever living
xv. Al Qayyum-The Self Subsisting.
Sustainer of all
xvi. Al Wajid-The Perceiver: Finder.
xvii. .Al Wahid- The One, The all inclusive
xviii. Al Ahad-The One, the Invisibel
xix. Al Samad-The Everlasting
VIII. Beautiful Names of
Allah
(Asmäul Lahil Husnä)
a. Reading and meaning of the attributes of
Allah
i.Dhul Jalali wal Ikram
The Lord of Majesty and Generosity
ii. Al Jami-The Gatherer
iii. Al Ghaniyy-The All Rich: The
Independent
iv. Al Mughni-The Enricher; The
Emancipator
v. Al Mani- The Withholder;
The Shielder: The Defender
vi Al Darr-The Distresser
vii. An Näfi-The Benefactor
viii. An Nur-The Light
ix. Al Hadi-The Guide
x. Al Badi- The Incomparable
The Originator
xi. Al Bäqi-The Ever Enduring
xii. Al Warith-The Inheritor of all
xiv. Ar Rashid-The Guide
xv. As Sabur-The Forbcgring The Patient.

b. The significance of the attributes of
Allah
i.Dhul Jalali wal Ikram
The Lord of Majesty and Generosity
ii. Al Jami-The Gatherer
iii. Al Ghaniyy-The All Rich: The
Independent
iv. Al Mughni-The Enricher; The
Emancipator
v. Al Mani- The Withholder;
The Shielder: The Defender
vi Al Darr-The Distresser
vii. An Näfi-The Benefactor
viii. An Nur-The Light
ix. Al Hadi-The Guide
x. Al Badi- The Incomparable
The Originator
xi. Al Bäqi-The Ever Enduring
xii. Al Warith-The Inheritor of all
xiv. Ar Rashid-The Guide
xv. As Sabur-The Forbcgring The Patient.
IX. Prophets of Allaha. Definition and meaning of Prophets
b. Examples of some Prophets
c. Qualities and roles of the Prophets
d. Muhammad(SAW) The seal of the
prophet.
X. The Angelsa. Definition and nature of the Angels
b. Names and functions of Angel
XI. Al-Qada and Al-Qadara. Defintion of Al-Qada and Al-Qadar
b. Al-Qada and Al-Qadar as one of the
articles of faith
c. Application and importance of belief in
Al-Qada and Al-Qadar
 PAPER 2
1
HADITH
STUDY
I. The meaning and
importance of Hadith
a. Definition of Hadith and Sunnah
b. Differences between Hadith and Qur’än
c. The importance of Hadith
II. The reporters of Haditha. The two parts of Hadith(Isnäd and MatN)
b. Prominent reporters of Hadith
c. The three kinds of Hadith
III. The Preservation and
Collection of Hadith
a. During and after the life of the Prophet
b. The six Authentic Collections
(As-Shähus Sitta)
IV. Hadith No. 1 from
an Nawawis Collection
a. Reading of the Arabic
b. Meaning (translation of the Haüth
c. Lessons contained in the Hadith.
d. Application of the Hadith
V. Hadith No. 2 from
an Nawawis Collection
a. Reading ofthe Arabic text.
b. Meaning (Translation of the Hadith).
c. Lessons Contained in the Hadith.
d. Application of the Hadith
VI. Hadith No. 3 from
an-Nawawis Collection
a. Reading ofthe Arabic text.
b. Meaning (Translation of the Hadith).
c. Lessons Contained in the Hadith.
d. Application of the Hadith
VII. Hadith No.4 from
an-Nawawis Collection
a. Reading of the Arabic text.
b. Meaning (Translation of the Hadith).
c. Lessons Contained in the Hadith.
d. Application of the Hadith
VIII. Hadith No. 5 from
An-Nawawis Collection
a. Reading ofthe Arabic text.
b. Meaning (Translation of the Hadith).
c. Lessons Contained in the Hadith.
d. Application of the Hadith
IX. Hadith No. 6 from
An Nawawis Collection
a. Reading ofthe Arabic text.
b. Meaning (Translation of the Hadith).
c. Lessons Contained in the Hadith.
d. Application of the Hadith
X. Hadith No. 7 from
An-Nawawis Collection
a. Reading ofthe Arabic text.
b. Meaning (Translation of the Hadith).
c. Lessons Contained in the Hadith.
d. Application of the Hadith
XI. Hadith No. 8 from
An Nawawis Collection
a. Reading ofthe Arabic text.
b. Meaning (Translation of the Hadith).
c. Lessons Contained in the Hadith.
d. Application of the Hadith
XII. Hadith No. 9 from
An Nawawis Collection
a. Reading ofthe Arabic text.
b. Meaning (Translation of the Hadith).
c. Lessons Contained in the Hadith.
d. Application of the Hadith
XIII. Madith No. 10 from
An Nawawis Collection
a. Reading ofthe Arabic text.
b. Meaning (Translation of the Hadith).
c. Lessons Contained in the Hadith.
d. Application of the Hadith
XIV. Madith No. 11 from
An Nawawis Collection
a. Reading ofthe Arabic text.
b. Meaning (Translation of the Hadith).
c. Lessons Contained in the Hadith.
d. Application of the Hadith
XV. Madith No. 12 from
An Nawawis Collection
a. Reading of the Arabic text.
b. Meaning (Translation of the Hadith).
c. Lessons Contained in the Hadith.
d. Application of the Hadith
XVI. Madith No. 13 from
An Nawawis Collection
a. Reading of the Arabic text.
b. Meaning (Translation of the Hadith).
c. Lessons Contained in the Hadith.
d. Application of the Hadith
XVII. Madith No. 14 from
An Nawawis Collection
a. Reading ofthe Arabic text.
b. Meaning (Translation of the Hadith).
c. Lessons Contained in the Hadith.
d. Application of the Hadith
XVIII. Madith No. 15 from
An Nawawis Collection
a. Reading ofthe Arabic text.
b. Meaning (Translation of the Hadith).
c. Lessons Contained in the Hadith.
d. Application of the Hadith
XIX. Hadith No. 16 from
An Nawawis Collection
a. Reading of the Arabic text.
b. Meaning (Translation of the Hadith).
c. Lessons Contained in the Hadith.
d. Application of the Hadith
XX. Hadith No. 17 from
An Nawawis Collection
a. Reading ofthe Arabic text.
b. Meaning (Translation of the Hadith).
c. Lessons Contained in the Hadith.
d. Application of the Hadith
XXI. Hadith No. 23 from
An Nawawis Collection
a. Reading ofthe Arabic text.
b. Meaning (Translation of the Hadith).
c. Lessons Contained in the Hadith.
d. Application of the Hadith
XXII. Hadith No. 24 from
An Nawawis Collection
a. Reading ofthe Arabic text.
b. Meaning (Translation of the Hadith).
c. Lessons Contained in the Hadith.
d. Application of the Hadith
XXIII. Hadith No. 25 from
An Nawawis Collection
a. Reading ofthe Arabic text.
b. Meaning (Translation of the Hadith).
c. Lessons Contained in the Hadith.
d. Application of the Hadith
XXIV. Hadith No. 26 from
An Nawawis Collection
a. Reading ofthe Arabic text.
b. Meaning (Translation of the Hadith).
c. Lessons Contained in the Hadith.
d. Application of the Hadith
XXV. Hadith No. 27 from
An Nawawis Collection
a. Reading ofthe Arabic text.
b. Meaning (Translation of the Hadith).
c. Lessons Contained in the Hadith.
d. Application of the Hadith
2
(ISLAMIC
HISTORY)
I. Arabia Before Islam
(Jahiliyyah Period)
a.Arabian Peninsulab
b.The Arabs way of life.
II.The Birth of the Prophet
(SAW)
The life of the Prophet from his childhood
III. The Prophet (SAW):
His Youth and marriage to
Khadijah
a. The life of the Prophet during his youth
b. His marriage to Khadijah
c. Character of the Prophet (SAW) in his
youth.
IV. -Muhammad (SAW)
Prophethood-
Muhammad SAW) as Prophet and
Messenger of Alläh
V. Hijrah to Yathrib
(Madinah)
a. The meaning of Hijrah
b. Circumstance of the Hijrah
c. Significance of the Hijrah
VI. Effects ofthe Hljrah.a- Building of Masjid- Nabawi (The Prophet
Mosque)
b. Rehabilitation of the Muhajirun
(the emigrants)
c. Foundation of the Ummah
d.The battles and their causes
VII.The Conquest of
Makkah.
What led to the Conquest of Makkah
VIII. Al-Khulafä’ur
Rashidün (The Rightly
Guided Cahphs): Abü Bakr
a. Definition of Khalifah
b. Names of Al-Khulafä’ur Rashidün
(The Rightly Guided Cahphs)
c. Brief history of Abu Bakr lessons derived
from his life

IX. Prophets of Allah:
Prophet Adam (AS)
a. Brief history of Prophet Adam(AS)
b. Lessons contained in his life
X. Prophet Nüha. Brief history of Prophet Nuh(AS)
b. Lessons contained in his life
XI- Prophet Ibrahim (AS)a. Brief history of Prophet Ibrahim(AS)
b. Lessons contained in his life
XII. Prophet Müsäa. Brief history of Prophet Musa(AS)
b. Lessons contained in his life
XIII. Prophet Isa (AS)a. Brief history of Prophet Isa(AS)
b. Lessons contained in his life
XIV. Sheikh Uthmän bn
Fodio
a. Brief history of Sheikh Uthmän bn Fodio
b. Qualities of Sheikh Uthmän bm Fodio
c. Application of his life
XV. Sheikh Al-Amin
Al-Kanemi
a.Brief history of Sheikh Al-Amin Al-Kanemi
b. Lessons contained in his life
XVI. Shitta Bey of Lagosa. Brief history of Shitta Bay of Lagos
b. His qualities
c. Lessons contained in his life
3
TAHDHIB
(Moral
Guidance)
I. Child’s Basic Rights in
Isläm (1)
Survival rights:
i. Qur’än. 6: 151
ii. Qur’än. 17:31
iii. Qur’än, 81:9
II.Child’s Right in Isläm
(II)
(Development)
a. Right to education.
b. Right to parental care.
III. Child’s Rights in Isläm
(111) (Protection).
Protection Rights.
iv. Child’s responsibilities
to Alläh
a.Ibädah (worship of Alläh alone.
b. Obedience to the laws of Alläh.
V. Child’s responsibilities to
Parent and Relations.
a. Goodness to parent.
b. Obedience to parent
c. Responsibilities to relations
VI. Relationship Between
Muslims and Non-Muslims
a. Forgiveness
b. Tolerance
c. Kindness
VII. Human Relations I.a. Greetings.
b. Responses.
c. Peaceful co-existence.
VIII. Human Relations II.Neighbourliness
IX. Human Relations III.a. Bribery.
b. Corruption.
c. Stealing
X. Islamic Greeting
(At-Taslim).
a. As-Salämu ‘.A1aikum wa Rahmantu Lähi
wa Barakätuh
b. Wa’alaykumu Salam wa Rahmatul Lähi
wa Barakätuh
XI. Social Responsibilitiesa. Equity
b. Justice
c. Fair play
XII. Maintenance of Good
Health 1.
a. The danger of alcohol.
b. Drug abuse.
c. STD.
d. HIV/AIDS.
XIII. Maintenance of Good
Health II.
a. Lawful foods
b. Unlawful foods.

 

BECE Grading Stage

The grades that were used are A, B, C, P, and F. They will be listed below in order of merit.

  • A-Distinction(Highest Pass Grade)
  • B-Very Good
  • C-Credit
  • P-Pass
  • F-Fail

 

SN

SCORE

GRADE

1

70-100

Distinction

2

60-69

Very Good

3

50-59

Credit

4

40-49

Pass

5

0-39

Fail

Recommended Islamic Religious Studies Textbooks for BECE

Recommended Textbooks for BECE Islamic Religious Studies

  1. Abdullah Yusuf Ali, Holy Qur’an, Dar-Arabia Beinut-Lebanon
  2. Balogun M.A.U. Islamic studies Junior secondary school Book 1-3, Longman Nigeria I st Publisher.
  3. Rasheed Hasim, Islamic Religious Studies Book JSS 1-3. Rasmed Publisher,Ibadan.
  4. B. Aisha Lemu, Junior Islamic Studies Book 1-3, Islamic Education Trust Ist Edition.
  5. A-Rahman I.Doi, Introduction to Qur’än, Islamic Publication Bureau Mushin Lagos.
  6. J.M. Kaura. D.A.Amoo. A.D. Muhammad. N.M Hassan, Islamic Studies for Junior Secondary Schools, University Press (PLC) Ibadan.

Muhammad Bashir Sambo, Muhammad A.Higab. Revised by Muktar Umar, Islamic Studies for Junior Secondary Schools Book 1-3, Ahmadu Bello University Press Limited, Zaria.

Download BECE Recommended Syllabus for Islamic Religious Studies (IRS)

Use this NECO Basic Education Certifate Examination (BECE) Syllabus as a guide to prep your students/child in JSS3 ahead of the Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) exam. 

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