Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) for JSS2 students offers a comprehensive exploration of Islam’s principles, practices, and teachings.
At this level, students deepen their understanding of various aspects of the Islamic faith, including beliefs, rituals, history, and ethics. They delve into the life and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad, the Quran, Hadith, and the civilization shaped by Islam.
The objective of IRS in JSS2 is to establish a solid groundwork of Islamic knowledge and values among students, nurturing their spiritual and moral growth. It encourages them to reflect on morals and grasp Islamic principles within contemporary Nigerian society.
This subject not only deepens their understanding of Islam but also fosters attitudes of tolerance, respect, and harmony among different faiths.
In junior secondary schools, how students are assessed in Islamic Religious Studies can differ from school to school. However, typically, they are evaluated through tests or quizzes (Continuous Assessment Tests) and end-of-term exams.
Grading usually follows a scale from A to F, with A representing excellent performance, typically scoring around 70% or 80%, and F indicating failure, usually below 40%
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROPRIETORS OF PRIVATE SCHOOLS (NAPPS) SCHEMES OF WORK FOR JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS | ||
| Islamic Religious Studies Scheme of Work for Junior Secondary School 2(JSS2) | ||
| Class | J.S.S 2 | |
| Subject | Islamic Religious Studies | |
| Term | First Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| 1 | SURATUL JINN | Chapter 72 Verse (1-5) |
| 2 | THE PROPHETS OF ALLAH | The need for Prophet, their roles and qualities, the 25 Prophets mentioned in the Glorious Quran. (Ulul Azim) and the seal of the Prophethood. 12 EXAMINATION. |
| 3 | AS-SALAT (PRAYERS) IN ISLAM Types and times of salat (prayers). | Definitions, importance and times of salat. Obligatory, non-obligatory and special prayers |
| 4 | THE ANGELS | Definition and nature of the angels. Their roles and duties. |
| 5 | ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION | Bathing, washing, cleaning environment etc. Explain with examples |
| 6 | CHILD’S RIGHT IN ISLAM | Protection, participation, education, guidance and good |
| 7 | MUHAMMAD’S PROPHETHOOD | Early public preaching by the Holy Prophet (S.A.W) reaction and large scale of persecution of the Muslims by the Makkans. |
| 8 | HADITH | Hadith one of An-nawawi’s collection. Hadith two of An-nawawi’s collection |
| 9 | SURATUL JINN | Chapter 72 Verse (6-10) |
| 10 | THE PROPHET’S PREACHING AT TA’IF & HIJIRA TO ABSINIYA | Migration of Muslims to Abyssinia. Narration and Explanation |
| 11 | REVISION | Revision |
| Term | Second Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| 1 | SURATUL JINN | Chapter 72 Verses 11-15 |
| 2 | THE GLORIOUS QUR’AN | The definition, importance, the four holy books revealed by Allah, the difference between Qur’an and other books revealed by Allah (S.W.T) |
| 3 | SAWN (FASTING IN ISLAM) | Time and how to fast, significance of fasting (Ramadan) |
| 4 | SURATUL JINN | Chapter Verses (16-20) |
| 5 | BELIEF IN ANGELS | Definition and nature Example and their duties |
| 6 | HADITH | Hadith 3 & 7 of An-nawawi’s collection Hadith 6 of An-nawawi’s collection |
| 7 | THE JINN | Satan and his disobedience to Allah (S.W.T) |
| 8 | BELIEF IN PROPHET MUHAMMAD (S.A.W) | Muhammad (S.A.W. the seal of the Prophets |
| 9 | HIJRAH TO MADINAH | Hijra to medina and its importance to Islam. |
| 10 | SALATUL JUMU’AH (CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER) | i. Congregational prayer, its form, moral objectives, social values. ii. Description and conditions. |
| 11 | REVISION | Revision |
| 12 | EXAMINATION | Examination. |
| Term | Third Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| 1 | SURATUL JINN (QUR’AN) | Chapter 72 Verses 21-28 |
| 2 | HADITH | Hadith 4 of An-nawawi collections |
| 3 | ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION IN ISLAM | The significance of environment sanitation in Islam (bathing, washing, cleaning environment). |
| 4 | THE FOUNDATION OF THE UMMAH IN MEDINA. | The establishment of Ummah in Medina and the battle of Badr |
| 5 | HADITH | Hadith 8 of An-nawawi’s collection |
| 6 | THE BATTLES | The battle of Uhud and Khandaq. Their causes and effects. |
| 7 | HADITH | Hadith 9 of An-nawawi’s collection |
| 8 | THE TREATY OF HUDAIBIYYAH | What led to the treaty of Hudaibiyyah? |
| 9 | THE CONQUEST OF MAKKAH | How the victory at Mekkah came by. |
| 10 | HADITH | Hadith 10 of An-nawawi’s collection |
| 11 | REVISION. | Revision. |
| 12 | EXAMINATION |
The recommended textbooks for Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) include:
