JAMB Syllabus for Islamic Studies 2025/2026 PDF Download

JAMB Syllabus for Islamic Studies: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is the body responsible for conducting the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Nigeria. As the examination date approaches, students preparing for the exam seek resources to aid their preparation. One of the most important resources is the JAMB syllabus for the subject they are writing about. This post will focus on the JAMB syllabus for Islamic Studies for the 2025/2026 academic session.

Introduction

The JAMB syllabus for Islamic Studies provides an outline of the topics and subtopics that will be covered in the examination. It serves as a guide for students, helping them to know what to expect and plan their studies accordingly. The syllabus is divided into four main sections:

• Islamic Theology
• Islamic History and Culture
• Islamic Law and Jurisprudence
• Contemporary Islamic Issues

JAMB Syllabus for Islamic Studies 2025/2026

PART 1: THE QUR’ĀN AND HADĪTH

1. Revelation of the Glorious Qur’ān
2. Tafsīr
3. Introduction to Tajwīd (Theory and Practice
4. Study of the Arabic text of the following suwar/ayats with tajwīd [(a) al-Fātihah (Q.1), (b) al-cĀdiyāt (Q.100), (c) al–Qari’cah (Q.101), (d) at-Takāthur (Q.102), (e) al–cAsr (Q.103), (f) al-Humazah (Q.104), (g) al-Mācūn (Q.107), (h) al-Kawthar (Q.108), (i) al–Kāfirūn (Q. 109), (j) al-Nasr (Q. 110), (k) al-Masad (Q. 111), (l) al-Ikhlās (Q. 112), (m) al-Falaq (Q. 113), (n) an-Nās (Q. 114)]
5. Study of the Arabic text of the following suwar/ayats with tajwīd [(a) al-Acālā (Q.87), (b) ad-Duhā (Q.93), (c) al-Inshirah (Q.94), (d) at-Tīn (Q.95), (e) al-cAlaq (Q.96), (f) al-Qadr (Q.97), (g) al-Bayyinah (Q.98), (h) al-Zalzalah (Q.99), (i) Ayatul-Kursiyy (Q.2:255), (j) Āmanar-Rasūl (Q.2:285-6), (k) Laqad jāakum (Q.9:128-129)]
6. Hadīth
7. Moral lessons in the Glorious Qur’ān and Hadīth

PART II: TAWHĪD AND FIQH

1. Articles of faith
2. Ibadat and their types
3. Family Matters
4. Sources and Schools of Law
5. Islamic Economic System
6. Islamic Political System

PART III: ISLAMIC HISTORY AND CIVILIZATION

1. Pre-Islamic Arabia (Jahiliyyah)
2. The Life of Prophet Muhammad (SAW)
3. The Rightly Guided Caliphs (al-Khulafa’u rashidun)
4. Early contact of Islam with Africa
5. The Impact of Islam in West Africa
6. Contributions of Islam to Education

Download the JAMB Syllabus for Islamic Studies 2025/2026

To help you prepare effectively for the examination, we have provided a downloadable PDF version of the JAMB syllabus for Islamic Studies for the 2025/2026 academic session. You can download the syllabus by clicking on the link below:

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Conclusion

Preparing for JAMB can be overwhelming, but having the right resources, such as the syllabus, can make the process much easier. The JAMB syllabus for Islamic Studies provides a clear outline of the topics that will be covered in the examination, giving students a better understanding of what to expect and how to plan their studies accordingly. Download the syllabus now, and start preparing for your examination with confidence.

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