Islamic Religious Studies is important in providing students with a thorough understanding of Islamic teachings, history, and cultural significance. For SS1 students, this subject introduces them to the essential principles of Islam and fosters a deeper appreciation and practice of their faith.
The significance of Islamic Religious Studies goes beyond academic learning. It plays a crucial role in shaping students’ moral values, ethical behavior, and sense of community. By exploring the life of Prophet Muhammad, the Quran, Hadith, and the rich tradition of Islamic scholarship, students gain insights into their religion’s spiritual and practical dimensions. This knowledge promotes personal growth and holiness, while also preparing students to contribute positively to society by upholding values like justice, compassion, and integrity.
In essence, Islamic Religious Studies in SS1 is crucial for developing well-rounded individuals who are knowledgeable about their faith, ethical in their actions, and committed to fostering a harmonious society. This developmental study can be achieved using the Lagos state unified scheme of work for SSS1, and it equally sets the stage for lifelong learning and spiritual growth, ensuring that students become responsible and informed members of the Muslim community and the wider world.
In senior secondary school 1, students are assessed in Islamic Religious studies based on the school’s prerogative. However, typically, they are evaluated through tests or quizzes (Continuous Assessment Tests) and end-of-term exams.
Grading follows a scale from A to F, with A representing excellent performance, typically scoring around 70% or 80%, and F indicating failure, usually below 50% or 45%.
| LAGOS STATE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION: UNIFIED SCHEMES OF WORK FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS | ||
| Islamic Religious Studies Scheme of Work for Senior Secondary Schools 1(SSS1) | ||
| Class | S.S.S 1 | |
| Subject | Islamic Religious Studies | |
| Term | First Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| 1 | Quran I | The ways of -revealed -recording -memorizing during the lifetime of the prophet (SAW). |
| 2 | Quran II | 1. Compilation 2. Standardization of the glorious Quran. 3. Names of the compilers of the glorious Quran. |
| 3 | Quran III | 1. Distinction between Makkah and Medinah surah 2. The total numbers of Makkah and Medinah surah. 3. Mode of revelation. 4. The merit of the first revelation. |
| 4 | Quran IV | 1. Preservation of the Quran. 2. Arrangement of the Quran. 3. Authenticity of Quran with another name given to the Quran. |
| 5 | Hadith I | 1. Form of hadith 2. Criteria for authenticity of hadith. 3. Different between hadith and sunnah 4. Relationship between hadith and sunnah. |
| 6 | Hadith II | 1. The six sound collections of hadith. 2. Al-hadith, Al- qudsi. 3. Its relationship with the Quran and the general hadith |
| 7 | Tawhid | 1. Kalimatu shraddha 2. The significance. 3. Six articles of faith. 4. Lessons implication. |
| THEME: TAWHID | ||
| 8 | Shrik | 1. Prohibition of shrik in all its manifestations |
| 9 | Ibadah | 1. Concept of ibadah: worship and accountability to Allah. |
| 10 | Sirah: The prophet Muhammad’s life | 1. Life of the prophet (SAW) and his mission. 2. Mention that the period is known as the Jahiliyyah period. 3. Guides the students to realize that the prophet (SAW) was born like any other person. 4. explain the qualities of the prophet (SAW) and his administration. 5. Narrates the beginning of persecution. |
| 11 | Revision | |
| 12 | Examination | |
| Term | Second Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| THEME: QURAN AND TAWHID | ||
| 1 | Sirah story of the rightly guided caliphs | Briefly history of the four rightly guided caliphs (Al-khulafaus) rasheedun. -Abu bakr b. Abi- qahafah. -Umar b. khattab. -Uthman b. affan. -All b. abi talib. |
| 2 | Quran surat fatihah | Reading in Arabic transition and brief commentary on the surat Quran |
| 3 | Surat qurisiyu | Reading in Arabic translation and brief commentary on the surat. |
| 4 | Quran amanah rasul Q2:285-286 | Reading in Arabic translation and brief commentary on the surat. |
| THEME: QURAN AND HADITH | ||
| 5 | Hadith 1-5 annawawis | 1. An-Nawawis 1 2. An-Nawawis 2 3. An-Nawawis 3 4. An-Nawawis 4 5. An-Nawawis 5 |
| 6 | Quran Bayyinah | Surat Bayyinah Q 98. |
| THEME: QURAN AND SIRAH | ||
| 7 | Quran tin | Surat tin Q 95 |
| 8 | Quran Alaq | Surat Alaq |
| THEME: QURAN AND TAWHID | ||
| 9 | Sirah life of ibn sina | 1. Explain the life in story of ibn-sina. 2. Explain his contribution toward islam. |
| 10 | Sirah Ar-razi | 1. Explain their life history of Ar-razi and ibn khalaud. 2. Narrate their contribution in theology, philosophy and Sufism. 3. Explain their lessons to daily life. |
| 11 | Revision | |
| 12 | Examination | |
| Term | Third Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| 1 | Tawhid Taharah | Taharah (purification) |
| 2 | Salaat | Salaat obligatory and non-obligatory prayer. |
| THEME: TAWHID AND TARIKH | ||
| 3 | Zakaat | Zakaat -spiritual -social -economic objectives of zakaat -importance of zakaat. |
| 4 | Tarikh Islamic political system | 1. The Islamic political system sovereignty of Allah. 2. The principle of amanah (trust), adakh (justice), and shurah (mutual consultations). |
| 5 | Quran surat adiyah | Suratul-adiyah Q100. |
| THEME:QURAN AND SIRAH | ||
| 6 | Suwar zilzal | Suratul-zilzal Q99 |
| 7 | Quran shams | Suratul-shams Q91. |
| 8 | Tasfir of the Quran | Tasfir. |
| 9 | Sirah briefly history of AlGhazali | Life history of AlGhazali. 2. His contribution. |
| 10 | Tawhid and figh general principles of inheritance (Mirath) | Principles of inheritance. |
| 11 | Revision | |
| 12 | Examination | |
The recommended Islamic Religious Studies textbooks for SSS1 include but are not limited to the following:
UP Plc
