Explanation

• Prophet Musa (A.S) is mentioned about 136 times in the Holy Qur’an.
• Prophet Musa (A.S) was given the Torah (Tawrat) as a divine book.
• He is one of the Ulul-Azm prophets (the prophets of strong determination).

Additional information:

• Ibrahim (A.S) – about 69 times
• Nuh (A.S) – about 43 times
• Lut (A.S) – about 27 times
• Isa (A.S) – about 25 times

Last verified on 14-03-2026

Explanation

• Founder: Qusayy ibn Kilab
• Location: Makkah
• Established: Before the birth of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)
• Tribe: Quraysh
• Main purpose: Council for political, social, and administrative decisions

Last verified on 28-07-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Abdur Rahman ibn Awf (R.A.) instructed that every surviving veteran of the Battle of Badr should receive 400 gold dinars from his estate.
• This instruction was part of his wasiyyah (will).
• Around 100 veterans of the Battle of Badr were still alive at that time.
• Hazrat Uthman ibn Affan (R.A.) was among those who accepted this gift.

Additional information:

• Battle of Badr: 17 Ramadan, 2 AH (624 AD)
• Muslim army at Badr: Approximately 313
• Quraysh army: Approximately 1,000

Last verified on 28-07-2026

Explanation

حدیث شاذ وہ ہے جس میں ثقہ راوی، اپنے سے زیادہ ثقہ راوی کی مخالفت کرے۔

ایسی روایت کو شاذ کہا جاتا ہے کیونکہ وہ زیادہ معتبر روایت کے خلاف ہوتی ہے۔

Last verified on 28-08-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Ali (RA) was on his way to lead the Fajr prayer when he was attacked and later martyred.
• He was struck with a poisoned sword by Abd al-Rahman ibn Muljam.
• The attack took place in the Great Mosque of Kufa.
• He was attacked on 19 Ramadan 40 AH (26 January 661 AD).
• He was martyred on 21 Ramadan 40 AH (28 January 661 AD) after two days.

Last verified on 27-07-2026

Explanation

• According to Shia belief, the event of Mubahala is associated with the designation of Hazrat Ali (RA) as the successor of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
• Surah: Aal-e-Imran
• Verse: 3:61
• Delegation: Christians of Najran

Main Participants from Ahl al-Bayt:

1. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
2. Hazrat Ali (RA)
3. Hazrat Fatimah (RA)
4. Hazrat Hasan (RA)
5. Hazrat Husain (RA)

Last verified on 27-07-2026

Explanation

• Year made compulsory: 2 A.H.
• Meaning of Zakat: Purification
• Position in Islam: Fourth Pillar of Islam
• Recipients: Poor, needy, debtors, travelers, and other eligible groups

Additional information:

• The word “Zakat” appears about 32 times in the Holy Quran.
• Abu Bakr fought against those who refused to pay Zakat after the death of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
• Standard Zakat rate on savings and wealth is generally 2.5% after meeting Nisab criteria.
• Fasting became compulsory: 2 A.H.
• Qiblah changed toward Kaaba: 2 A.H.
• Battle of Badr took place: 2 A.H.

Last verified on 10-05-2026

Explanation

• Largest Muslim country by area is Kazakhstan.
• Largest Muslim country by Population is Indonesia.

Additional information:

• World Largest country by area is Russia.
• World Largest Country by Population is India.

Last  verified on 27-07-2026

Explanation

Explanation

• It happened during the month of Sha'ban, 2 AH
• While the Prophet ﷺ was leading the Dhuhr (or Asr) prayer Masjid al-Qiblatain
• The verse revealed was Surah Al-Baqarah 2:144: "Turn your face toward Al-Masjid Al-Haram..."

Additional information:

• The first Qibla Muslims prayed for is  Al-Aqsa mosque المسجد الأقصى (Bait Al-Maqdis بيت المقدس)

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Last updated 24-07-2026 by NA