Explanation

• Caliphate: During the reign of Hazrat Umar (RA).
• 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.
• Result: Decisive victory for the Muslims, marking the end of Byzantine rule in Syria.

Last verified on 27-04-2026

Explanation

• The family is considered the basic unit of society in Islamic civilization.
• Islam emphasizes marriage, mutual respect, care for parents, and the proper upbringing of children.
• Family life helps develop moral values, social responsibility, cooperation, and compassion.
• The Qur’an commands Muslims to maintain good relations with parents and relatives (Surah An-Nisa, 4:36).

Last verified on 19-10-2026

Explanation

• Hajj begins on Zulhajj 8 with pilgrims going to Mina, known as Yawm at-Tarwiyah.
• The main rituals continue until Zulhajj 12, with optional stoning on Zulhajj 13, making 8 to 12 Zulhajj (5 days) the core Hajj days.

Last verified on 19-10-2026

Explanation

• Rami al-Jamarat is a mandatory Hajj ritual
• involving the symbolic stoning of three pillars in Mina
• 10th Dhu al-Hijjah: Only the Jamrat al-Aqabah (the largest pillar) is stoned.
• 11th & 12th Dhu al-Hijjah: All three pillars (Small, Medium, Large) are stoned in order.
• The act of throwing stones at the Jamarat is known as “Rami”.

Last updated by NA on 26 April 2026

Explanation

• Sayee is the act of walking or running seven times between the hills of Safa and Marwa in Makkah.
• It is a required ritual in Hajj and Umrah.

Additional information:

• Location: Masjid al-Haram, Makkah
• Performed after: Tawaf (circumambulation of Kaaba)
• Next ritual after Sayee: Hujjaj go to Mina
• Symbolism: Hajar’s search for water for her son, Prophet Ismael (PBUH)

Last verified on 15-03-2026