Explanation

• Location of the first wahi: Cave Hira (Ghar-e-Hira), Makkah
• Number of verses: 5
• Surah: Al-Alaq (96th Surah)
• Angel: Jibril (A.S.)
• First Word Revealed: Iqra (Read)
• In: 610 AD

Additional information:

• At the Age of 40 years 6 months
• Prescriber of wahi in Makkah: Sharjeel-ibn-Hasana Kandi
• First writer of Wahi in Quraish: Hazrat Zaid bin Sabit (RA)

Last verified on 27-04-2026

Explanation

• Name: Hamza ibn Abdul Muttalib
• Relationship: Uncle + Foster brother
• Foster mother: Suwaiba (RA)
• Title: Asadullah (Lion of Allah)
• Martyrdom: Battle of Uhud (625 CE)

Additional information:

There are 3 foster mothers of the Holy Prophet SAW:

1. Hazrat Halema Saadia (RA)
2. Hazrat Khola (RA)
3. Hazrat Suwaiba (RA)

Hazrat Haris was the foster father of Hazrat Muhammad SAW.

Last verified on 11-06-2026

Explanation

• Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA) conquered the Fort of Qamus.
• This happened during the Battle of Khaybar.
• The fort belonged to the Jewish tribe of Khaybar (Banu Nadir).
• Year: 7 AH / 628 AD
• Muslim martyrs: 15
• Opponents killed: ~93

Last verified on 27-04-2026

Explanation

• The Holy Prophet (PBUH) migrated from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE,
• It was in the 13th year of his Prophethood. 
• This marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar.
• This event, known as the Hijra.

Last updated by NA on 25- April-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Khadija (R.A.) expressed her desire to marry Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and initiated the marriage proposal through a trusted intermediary.
• She was a respected and successful businesswoman in Makkah.
• She was deeply impressed by the Prophet's (ﷺ) honesty and noble character.

Additional information:

• Marriage year: Around 595 AD
• Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) age at marriage: 25 years
• Hazrat Khadija's (R.A.) commonly reported age: 40 years
• Prophethood began: 610 AD
• First believer in Islam: Hazrat Khadija (R.A.)

Last verified on 28-07-2026