Are you preparing for the 2025/2026 JAMB Islamic Studies exam? If so, you need a comprehensive study guide to help you focus on the most important topics and maximize your score. In this blog post, we’ll break down the JAMB Islamic Studies syllabus, highlight the key areas of concentration, and provide expert tips to help you excel in the exam.
Why Focus on JAMB Islamic Studies Areas of Concentration?
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) exam is a critical step for Nigerian students seeking admission into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. The Islamic Studies section is a major part of the exam, and mastering it can significantly boost your overall score.
By concentrating on the JAMB-approved syllabus, you can streamline your study sessions, avoid unnecessary topics, and increase your chances of success. Below, we’ve outlined the key topics you must study for the 2025/2026 JAMB Islamic Studies exam.
JAMB Islamic Studies 2025/2026 Areas of Concentration
PART 1: THE QUR’ĀN AND HADĪTH
- Revelation of the Glorious Qur’ān
- Tafsīr (Qur’anic Exegesis)
- Introduction to Tajwīd (Theory and Practice)
- Study of Arabic Text with Tajwīd (Selected Surahs/Ayat):
- Short Surahs: Al-Fātihah (Q.1), Al-‘Ādiyāt (Q.100), Al-Qāri’ah (Q.101), At-Takāthur (Q.102), Al-‘Asr (Q.103), Al-Humazah (Q.104), Al-Mā‘ūn (Q.107), Al-Kawthar (Q.108), Al-Kāfirūn (Q.109), An-Nasr (Q.110), Al-Masad (Q.111), Al-Ikhlās (Q.112), Al-Falaq (Q.113), An-Nās (Q.114)
- Longer Ayat: Al-A‘lā (Q.87), Ad-Duhā (Q.93), Al-Inshirāḥ (Q.94), At-Tīn (Q.95), Al-‘Alaq (Q.96), Al-Qadr (Q.97), Al-Bayyinah (Q.98), Az-Zalzalah (Q.99), Ayatul-Kursiyy (Q.2:255), Āmanar-Rasūl (Q.2:285-6), Laqad jā’akum (Q.9:128-129)
- Hadīth (Selected Prophetic Traditions)
- Moral Lessons in the Qur’ān and Hadīth
PART 2: TAWHĪD AND FIQH
- Articles of Faith (Arkān al-Īmān)
- Ibadat (Worship) and Their Types
- Family Matters (Marriage, Inheritance, etc.)
- Sources and Schools of Islamic Law
- Islamic Economic System (Zakat, Halal & Haram Transactions)
- Islamic Political System (Shura, Leadership in Islam)
PART 3: ISLAMIC HISTORY AND CIVILIZATION
- Pre-Islamic Arabia (Jahiliyyah Period)
- The Life of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) – Seerah
- The Rightly Guided Caliphs (Al-Khulafā’ur-Rāshidūn)
- Early Contact of Islam with Africa
- Impact of Islam in West Africa
- Contributions of Islam to Education
📥 [Download the Full JAMB Islamic Studies 2025 Syllabus Here]
How to Prepare Effectively for JAMB Islamic Studies 2025
- Focus on Key Topics: Prioritize the Qur’ān, Hadīth, Tawhīd, Fiqh, and Islamic History sections.
- Practice Tajwīd & Memorization: Master the selected Surahs and Ayat for better retention.
- Use Past Questions: Solve JAMB past questions to familiarize yourself with the exam pattern.
- Study Hadīth & Moral Lessons: Understand the teachings and applications of key Hadīths.
- Review Islamic History: Pay attention to Prophet Muhammad’s life, the Caliphs, and Islam in Africa.
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