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• 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

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• Masjid-e-Zarar was a mosque built by hypocrites in Madinah.
• It was used to create division among Muslims and harm Islam.
• Allah informed Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) about its true purpose.
• The Prophet (PBUH) ordered its demolition after the Battle of Tabuk.
• It is mentioned in Surah At-Tawbah in the Holy Quran.

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• Zakat becomes obligatory when wealth reaches the Nisab level.
• For gold, Nisab is 87.48 grams (7.5 tola).
• Nisab for silver is 612.36 grams (52.5 tola).
• Zakat is 2.5% of total eligible wealth annually.

Last verified on 27-04-2026

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• Hazrat Shoaib (Jethro) is traditionally believed to be connected to Hazrat Musa (Moses).
• In Islamic tradition, Hazrat Musa (A.S) married the daughter (Safura) of Hazrat Shoaib (A.S) while staying in Madyan.
• Therefore, Hazrat Shoaib (A.S) is commonly described as Musa (A.S)’s father-in-law (sustaan).
• This event is mentioned in the story of Musa (A.S) in the Qur’an.

Last verified on 25-04-2026

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• Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) went to Taif for دعوتِ اسلام.
• He was accompanied by Zayd ibn Harithah (RA).
• The journey took place in Shawwal 619 CE (Year of Sadness).

Last verified on 27-04-2026

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• Masjid al-Dirar was built in Medina by Abu Amir and 12 hypocrites near Masjid Quba.
• It is mentioned in the Holy Quran in Surah At-Tawbah.
• The mosque was used for anti-Islamic activities and conspiracy against Muslims.
• In 630 CE (9 AH), Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) ordered its destruction.
• This happened after the Expedition of Tabuk, due to its harmful purpose.

Last verified on 25-04-2026

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Abd Allah ibn al-Zubayr ibn al-Awwam born May 624

Abd Allah ibn al-Zubayr ibn al-Awwam was the leader of a caliphate based in Mecca that rivaled the Umayyads from 683 until his death.

Burial Jannat al-Mu'alla, Mecca

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• Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) performed an absentee funeral prayer (Ṣalāt al-Ġāʾib) for Najashi, the king of Abyssinia, after his death in 630 CE.
• This was a sign of respect and recognition of Najashi's kindness and support for the Muslim emigrants who sought refuge in his kingdom.

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