WASSCE syllabus · Elective in Arts
Religious Studies
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Religious Studies syllabus, section by section
01Topics33 topics · syllabus outline
- 01Introduction to Islamic Religious StudiesWhat Islamic Religious Studies covers, why we study it, and the structure of the WAEC IRS examination.
- 02Arabia Before IslamThe Jahiliyyah period — the geography, social, political, economic, and religious life of pre-Islamic Arabia.
- 03The Birth and Early Life of Prophet MuhammadThe Prophet's lineage, birth, childhood, youth, and life before the call to prophethood.
- 04The Call to Prophethood and the Meccan PeriodThe first revelation, early converts, persecution of Muslims, and the Prophet's mission in Mecca.
- 05The Hijra and the Migration to MadinahCauses of the Hijra, the journey to Madinah, and the establishment of the first Muslim community.
- 06The Madinah Period and the Early Muslim CommunityBuilding the Muslim community, the Constitution of Madinah, and relations with neighbouring peoples.
- 07The Major Battles of IslamBadr, Uhud, the Trench (Khandaq), and other key battles — their causes, course, and lessons.
- 08The Conquest of Mecca and the Farewell PilgrimageThe peaceful conquest of Mecca, the Prophet's farewell pilgrimage, and his final sermon.
- 09The Khulafa al-RashidunThe four rightly-guided caliphs — Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, and Ali — and their major contributions.
- 10The Umayyad and Abbasid DynastiesRise, achievements, and decline of the Umayyad and Abbasid caliphates, and the expansion of Islam.
- 11The Spread of Islam in West Africa and Sierra LeoneHow Islam reached West Africa, the role of trans-Saharan trade, and the growth of Islam in Sierra Leone.
- 12Introduction to the Holy QuranWhat the Quran is, its structure, language, and importance as the primary source of Islamic teaching.
- 13The Revelation and Compilation of the QuranHow the Quran was revealed to the Prophet, and how it was preserved and compiled into the book we have today.
- 14Major Themes of the QuranFaith, righteousness, justice, the unity of Allah, prophethood, and other recurring themes of the Quran.
- 15Selected Surahs for StudyClose study of selected surahs prescribed by WAEC — their meaning, context, and key messages.
- 16Introduction to HadithWhat hadith is, the difference between hadith and Quran, and the importance of hadith in Islam.
- 17Major Hadith Collections and the Science of HadithSahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, and other major collections, and how hadiths are authenticated.
- 18Selected Hadiths for StudyClose study of selected hadiths prescribed by WAEC — their meaning and moral lessons.
- 19The Concept of TawhidThe oneness of Allah, the three categories of Tawhid, and the opposite — Shirk in its various forms.
- 20The Six Articles of FaithBelief in Allah, the angels, the holy books, the messengers, the Day of Judgment, and divine decree (Qadr).
- 21The Names and Attributes of AllahSelected names of Allah from the 99 beautiful names, their meanings, and their place in Muslim life.
- 22Prophethood and MessengershipThe role of prophets and messengers, the difference between nabi and rasul, and the seal of the prophets.
- 23The Day of Judgment and the AfterlifeSigns of the Last Day, the Day of Judgment, accountability, Paradise, and Hell.
- 24Sources of Islamic LawThe Quran, the Sunnah, Ijma (consensus), and Qiyas (analogical reasoning) as the four sources of Sharia.
- 25Taharah and Ritual PurityWudu, Ghusl, Tayammum, and the rules of ritual purity required before prayer and other acts of worship.
- 26Shahadah and SalahThe declaration of faith and the five daily prayers — their times, conditions, and how they are performed.
- 27ZakatThe obligation of Zakat, who pays it, who receives it, and how it is calculated on different forms of wealth.
- 28Sawm and the Month of RamadanFasting in Ramadan — its rules, exemptions, spiritual benefits, and the night of power (Laylat al-Qadr).
- 29HajjThe pilgrimage to Mecca — its history, the rites of Hajj, conditions, and spiritual significance.
- 30Islamic Family Law and InheritanceMarriage, divorce, parental rights and duties, and the Islamic rules of inheritance.
- 31Islamic Ethics and MoralityHonesty, justice, modesty, kindness, and the moral teachings of Islam in daily life.
- 32Islam, Economy, and SocietyIslamic teachings on wealth, work, trade, riba (interest), and how Islam shapes social life.
- 33Islam and Contemporary IssuesIslam and modernity, science, gender, education, and addressing common misunderstandings about Islam.
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