Explanation

• The current Secretary-General of the United Nations is António Guterres from Portugal.
• He began his first term on January 1, 2017.
• He is currently serving his second term.

Last verified on 10-05-2026

Explanation

• Member Countries (8): Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
• SAARC: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
• Founded: 8 December 1985
• Headquarters: Kathmandu, Nepal
• Official Language: English
• Purpose: Promote regional cooperation, economic growth, and cultural exchange among South Asian nations

Last verified on 15-01-2026

Explanation

• Both Hazrat Musa (AS) and Hazrat Isa (AS) gave glad tidings (Basharat) of the coming of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).
• Hazrat Musa (AS): Mentioned in the Torah (Deuteronomy 18:18).
• Hazrat Isa (AS): Mentioned in Surah As-Saff (61:6), giving the glad tidings of Ahmad.
• Final Prophet: Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).
• Title Mentioned: Ahmad.
• Holy Books: Torah and Injil.

Last verified on 19-07-2026

Explanation

• UNO Founded: 24 October 1945 (after World War II 1939–1945)

Additional information:

• UNO Stands for: United Nations Organization
• Headquarters: Manhattan, New York City
• Member States: 193 countries
• Official Languages (6): Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish
• Motto: “It’s your world!” (commonly used awareness slogan)
• Pakistan Joined UNO: 30 September 1947

Last verified on 10-06-2026

Explanation

• Surah Yaseen is known as the "Heart of the Holy Quran."
• It is the 36th chapter of the Quran.
• It contains 83 verses.
• It is regarded as an earlier Meccan surah.

Additional information:

• Surah Ar-Rahman: "Aroos ul Quran" (the Bride of the Quran).
• Al-Fatihah (The Opening)
• Al-Baqarah (The Cow)
• Aali Imran (The Family of Imran)
• An-Nisa (The Women)
• Al-Maidah (The Table)

Last verified on 15-07-2026

Explanation

• Istelam means kissing Hajr-e-Aswad (the Black Stone) or touching it.
• Aswad means کالا یا سیاہ رنگ کا
• It is located in the eastern corner of the Kaaba.
• It is performed during Tawaf in Hajj and Umrah.
• It shows love and respect for the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• Qaswa was the name of the camel on which Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) migrated to Madina.
• After reaching Madina, Qaswa stopped at the place where Al-Masjid an-Nabawi was later built.
• The Hijrah took place in 622 AD.
• The Prophet (ﷺ) also had other well-known she-camels, including Al-Jad'aa and Al-Adbaa.

Last verified on 07-07-2026

Explanation

• The first Azan (Fajr Prayer) in Islam was called in 1 A.H.
• It was established after the migration to Madinah.
• Bilal ibn Rabah (RA) was the first Muezzin.
• He is known as Sayyid al-Mu’azzinin (Leader of Muezzins).
• He was chosen by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
• The purpose was to call Muslims to prayer.

Last verified on 28-04-2026

Explanation

• The Nisab (minimum limit) for gold is 7.5 tola (87.48 grams).
• The ratio/nisab of Zakat is 2.5%.
• Zakat was made obligatory in 2 A.H.
• It was fully implemented in 8 A.H.

Additional information:

• Silver Nisab: 52.5 tola = 612.36 grams
• The word “Zakat” occurs 32 times in the Holy Quran.
• Zakat means purification and growth of wealth.
• “Zakat is the treasure of Islam” is a famous saying of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).

Last verified on 11-05-2026

Explanation

• Surah Nisa is a Surah focus on the rights of women.
  
• Classification: Medinan
• Position: Juzʼ 4–6
• Hizb no. 8, 9, 10 and 11
• No. of verses: 176
• No. of Rukus: 24
• No. of words: 3745
• No. of letters: 16085

Last updated question NS on 10 MAY 2026