Explanation

• - Largest/Famous Idol: Hubal (ہُبَل)
• - Meaning of Idol: بت
• - Number of Idols: Traditionally reported as 360 idols in the Kaaba before Islam.
• - Hubal: Worshipped by the Quraysh in Makkah.
• - Conquest of Makkah: In 630 CE (8 AH), Prophet Muhammad ﷺ removed the idols from the Kaaba

Additional information:

Five Idols Mentioned in Surah Nuh

1. Wadd (وَدّ)

2. Suwa (سُوَاع)

3. Yaghuth (يَغُوث)

4. Ya'uq (يَعُوق)

5. Nasr (نَسْر)

 Last updated on 12 NOV 2026

Explanation

• Hajr-e-Aswad means “Black Stone.”
• It is a sacred stone fixed in the Kaaba, Makkah.
• It was given from Heaven to Prophet Ibrahim (AS).
• Originally white, Hajr-e-Aswad turned black due to sins of people (according to tradition).

 Last updated on 12 NOV 2026

Explanation

• Battle of Yarmouk: Fought between the Byzantine Empire and Muslim forces under Khalid bin Waleed.
• Dates: August 15 to August 20, 636 AD.
• Location: Near the Yarmouk River.
• Caliphate: During the reign of Hazrat Umar (RA).
• Result: Decisive victory for the Muslims, marking the end of Byzantine rule in Syria.

Last verified on 12-06-2026

Explanation

• Al-Mansoor established Baghdad as the capital 
• Baghdad was founded on 30 July 762 CE.
• It is the circular City of Peace (madinat al-salam)
• It is the capital of Iraq
• The second-largest city in the Arab world 
• It is located on the Tigris river
• It has 11 District

Last updated by NA on 28 April 2026

Explanation

• The sacred book of Zoroastrianism is the Zend Avesta (Avesta).
• It contains teachings of the prophet Zoroaster (Zarathustra).
• It focuses on the concept of good vs evil (Ahura Mazda vs Angra Mainyu).
• It is one of the oldest religious texts in the world.
• It was originally written in the Avestan language.

Last verified on 27-04-2026