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• The angels who question the dead in the grave are Munkar and Nakir.
• They appear after burial to test the faith and belief of the deceased.
• The dead person is asked about Allah, Prophet Muhammad (SAW), and religion.
• Correct answers lead to peace in the grave, while wrong answers lead to punishment.
• This is part of the belief in Akhirah (Hereafter) in Islam.

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• Kalima Shahadat is the Kalima recited in a funeral procession.
• Shahadat means testimony or bearing witness.
• It declares belief in the Oneness of Allah and the Prophethood of Muhammad ﷺ.

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Explanation

• Sariyya refers to a military expedition or battle in which the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) did not personally participate.
• These were usually led by his companions to spread Islam or defend the community.

Additional information:

• Ghazwa: A battle attended by Holy Prophet (PBUH).

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The fundamental beliefs of Islam are known as Arkan-e-Iman (Articles of Faith).

1. Tauheed — Belief in the Oneness of Allah.
2. Risalat — Belief in the Messengers of Allah.
3. Malaika — Belief in the Angels.
4. Alhami Kutub — Belief in the Divine Books.
5. Akhirat — Belief in the Hereafter.

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• Hazrat Ali (RA) did not participate in the Battle of Tabuk.
• He was ordered by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to stay in Madinah.
• He acted as a caretaker of the Muslim community and Ahl-e-Bait.
• The expedition of Tabuk took place in 9 AH (630 AD).
• It was a major military campaign against the Byzantine forces.

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• Ijtihad is an important concept in Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh).
• It refers to using independent reasoning to derive Islamic rulings.
• It is used when clear guidance is not found in the Quran or Sunnah.
• Root word: J-H-D (effort / struggle).

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• 70 infidels were killed in Ghazwa Badr.

• Number of Muslim martyrs: 14
• Date: 17 Ramadan, 2 AH / 624 CE
• Place: Badr (near Madinah)
• Between: Muslims and Makkans (Quraysh)
• Muslim Leader: Muhammad (SAW)

Additional information:

• Muslims: around 313 soldiers
• Quraysh Army: around 1000 soldiers
• Muslim horses: 2
• Muslim camels: around 70

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• Muslims: around 313 soldiers
• Number of Muslim martyrs: 14
• Battle Name: Ghazwa-e-Badr
• Date: 17 Ramadan, 2 AH / 624 CE
• Place: Badr (near Madinah)
• Between: Muslims and Makkans (Quraysh)
• Muslim Leader: Muhammad (SAW)

Additional information:

• Quraysh Army: around 1000 soldiers
• Muslim horses: 2
• Muslim camels: around 70

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• Name: Qutaybah ibn Muslim
• Caliphate: Umayyad
• Position: Governor of Khurasan
• Tenure: 705–715 CE
• Major region: Transoxiana (Central Asia)
• Bukhara: Conquered during 706–709 CE
• Samarkand: Conquered in 710–712 CE

Last verified on 09-09-2026