Focal competence: Applying Sūrat al- Al-Mursalāt in prayers and
1.recite Sūrat Al- Mursalāt (chapter 77) with Tajwid;
2.memorize Sūrat Al-Mursalāt;
3.translate Sūrat Al-Mursalāt into English;
4.write Sūrat Al- Mursalāt;
5.explain lessons that can be derived from Sūrat Al- Mursalat.
Focal competence: Applying Sūrat Al-Insān in prayers and
1.recite Sūrat al-Insān (chapter 76:1- 31);
2.memorize Sūrat al-Insān;
3.translate Sūrat al-Insān into English;
4.discuss lessons that can be derived from Sūrat al-Insan.
Focal competence: Assessing the rich resources and multidisciplinary nature of the Glorious Qur'an
1.define Makkī and Madani suwar;
2.differentiate between the Makkī and Madani suwar through their characteristics;
3.list the Makkī and Madani suwar;
4.discuss the spiritual, moral, legal, social, political and economic importance of the Glorious Qur'an.
Focal competence: Assessing the reliability of Hadith texts
1.define the terms Athar, Khabar, Sunnah as they relate to Hadith and `Ilmul-Hadith;
2.differentiate between Hadith Nabawi and Hadith Qudsi;
3.discuss the importance of Hadith and Sunnah in relation to the Glorious Qur'an;
4.list the Kutubu Sittah (Six Collections of Hadith).
5.discuss briefly the biographies of Imam Al-Bukhari and Imam Muslim and their Sahihain.
Focal competence: Applying the teachings of the Hadith in daily life
1.read the Ahadith;
2.memorize the Ahadith;
3.translate the Ahadith into English;
4.discuss lessons that can be derived from the Ahadith.
Focal competence: Applying the tenets of Tauhid in daily life
1.define the terms: al- Ikhlas, al- Qada' wa al- Qadr, Tawakkul and Shafa`ah;
2.link the concepts to the significance of Tauhid;
3.state the importance of each of the concepts.
Focal competence: Recognizing spiritual and social purposes of marriage from the Islamic viewpoint
1.define Nikah;
2.discuss the types of Nikah;
3.identify the conditions for its validity;
4.explain the spiritual purpose of Nikah;
5.social purposes of Nikah.
Focal competence: Applying the rules guiding
1.define Iddah;
2.explain the types of Iddah;
3.analyse the rules governing Iddah;
4.discuss the spiritual and social purposes of Iddah.
Focal competence: Applying the rules guiding
1.Watch a video sermon on Talaq detailing the its meaning and conditions for its validity.
2.Access the internet for information on the meaning of Talaq, types and general rules governing it;
3.Analyse the spiritual and social purposes of Talaq. • Audio/video clips • The internet • Charts • Flash cards • Textbooks Students to:
1.explain correctly the meaning of Talaq;
2.discuss the types of Talaq;
3.analyse the rules governing Talaq;
4.discuss the spiritual and social purposes of Talaq.
Focal competence: Demonstrating commitment to Islamic brotherhood and community development
1.define Ukhuwwah Islamiyyah and Ukhuwwah Insaniyyah;
2.explain the Importance of Ukhuwwah Islamiyyah and Ukhuwwah Insaniyyah
3.identify factors that promote Islamic brotherhood and human brotherhood.
Focal competence: Demonstrating entrepreneurial skills in daily life activities
1.define entrepreneurship in Islam;
2.state the Principles of Entrepreneurship in Islam;
3.Mention the importance of entrepreneurship in Islam;
4.give illustrations on the application of the Islamic Principles of entrepreneurship.
Focal competence: Applying Islamic principles of financial management to promote entrepreneurship
1.define financial management in Islam;
2.state the ethical principles of financial management in Islam;
3.mention the importance of financial management in a Muslim's daily life.
Focal competence: Developing awareness on the accomplishments of Islam in West Africa
1.trace history of the spread of Islam to West Africa;
2.discuss factors responsible for the spread of Islam in West Africa;
3.assess the roles of expeditions to North Africa: Amr bn ‘As (R.A.), 'Uqbah bn Nafi', Tariq bn Ziyad;
4.identify the contributions of Muslims to the spiritual, social, political and economic development of West Africa.
Focal competence: Exhibiting excellent Islamic conduct
1.state the meaning of spiritual development in Islam ( Tazkiyah);
2.identify different ways of attaining spiritual development,
3.explain the meaning and forms of Dhikr, Taubah, Istighfar, Ibadah, Sadaqah
Focal competence: Demonstrate ethical decision-making and integrity from the Islamic perspective
1.define Islamic ethics and morality;
2.discuss the significance of exhibiting Islamic ethics in daily life;
3.identify different mechanisms of applying Islamic ethics in decision making;
4.discuss the role of the following concepts in developing ideal Islamic conduct: Taqwa, sabr, sidq, amanah, adl, shurah, ukhuwah Islamiyyah
Focal competence: Applying the Islamic ethics of leadership and management
1.define Islamic political system;
2.identify the levels of leadership in Islam (family, mosque, town, state, etc.);
3.discuss the significance of the sovereignty of Allah (SWT) and the principles of mas'uliyyah, adalah, amanah , khilafah;
4.explain leadership and followership qualities.
Focal competence: Demonstrating the traits of good neighbourliness
1.define good neighbourliness in Islam;
2.state the categories of neighbours and obligations to each of them;
3.explain the importance of good neighbourliness;
4.demonstrate good neighbour traits.
Focal competence: Applying Islamic critical thinking (
1.define ` Aql in Islam;
2.analyse the strengths and limitations of `Aql in decision- making;
3.explain how `Aql can be used to produce new knowledge.
Focal competence: Identifying gaps in knowledge and social behaviour
1.define Islamic civilisation;
2.state the sources of Islamic civilisation;
3.enumerate the features of Islamic civilisation;
4.explain the contributions of Islamic civilisation to global development;
5.explain the spiritual, intellectual and moral excellence in Islamic civilisation.
Focal competence: Using digital literacy skills to study Islam
1.discuss the flexibility of Islam in the adaptation of technology;
2.identify the functions of AI in learning Islamic Studies, and
3.explain the limitations of AI in learning Islamic Studies.
4.discuss the implications of using AI in learning Islamic Studies.
Focal competence: Demonstrating effective communication skills needed for Islamic education and propagation
1.define effective communication in Islam;
2.explain the importance of effective communication in Islam;
3.state the guiding principles of effective communication in Islam