Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary 3

TERM – 1^ST TERM

WEEK ONE

Class: Senior Secondary School 3

Age: 17 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: HISTORY

Topic: ISLAMIC MOVEMENT AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF MUSLIM STATES IN WEST AFRICA

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

I.) Discuss how religions was before the emergence of the Shehu                     

II.) Describe the life history of the Shehu

III.) Discuss the origins of the Jihad   

IV.) Identify the effects of the Jihad on Neighboring Peoples and Inspiration for other Jihads

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures,

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

NOTE

ISLAMIC MOVEMENT AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF MUSLIM STATES IN WEST AFRICA

Religions Before the Emergence of the Shehu

Before the emergence of the Shehu, the people of the region practiced various indigenous religions, including animism and ancestor worship. These traditional belief systems were characterized by a reverence for nature, spirits, and ancestral deities. Religious practices were often intertwined with social, cultural, and economic activities, shaping the worldview and identity of the communities.

Life History of the Shehu

The Shehu, also known as Usman dan Fodio, was a prominent Islamic scholar, preacher, and leader who lived in what is now northern Nigeria during the 18th and early 19th centuries. He was born into a Fulani scholarly family and received a comprehensive Islamic education. Throughout his life, the Shehu advocated for Islamic reform and revival, criticizing the perceived corruption and deviation from true Islamic teachings among the ruling elites and clergy.

Origins of the Jihad

The Jihad led by the Shehu originated from his teachings and advocacy for Islamic reform. He called for a return to the principles of the Quran and Sunnah, emphasizing social justice, moral purity, and the establishment of an Islamic state governed by Sharia law. The Jihad was sparked by socio-political grievances, including oppressive governance, economic inequality, and religious corruption, which the Shehu sought to address through armed struggle and the establishment of a just Islamic society.

Effects of the Jihad on Neighboring Peoples and Inspiration for Other Jihads

 The Jihad led by the Shehu had profound effects on the neighboring peoples and regions. It resulted in the consolidation of Fulani political and religious power in northern Nigeria, leading to the establishment of the Sokoto Caliphate, which became one of the largest Islamic empires in West Africa. The Jihad also brought about significant social and cultural transformations, including the spread of Islam, the imposition of Sharia law, and the reorganization of political structures.

Furthermore, the success of the Jihad inspired similar movements and uprisings in other parts of West Africa, where Muslim scholars and leaders sought to challenge existing power structures and establish Islamic states based on the model of the Sokoto Caliphate.

EVALUATION: 1. Discuss briefly how religions was before the emergence of the Shehu                     

2. Discuss the origins of the Jihad
3. Identify the effects of the Jihad on Neighboring Peoples and Inspiration for other Jihads

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively