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

• A Gordian knot means a very difficult, complicated, or seemingly impossible problem.
• کسی بہت پیچیدہ یا مشکل مسئلے کو فوری اور دلیری سے حل کرنا

Explanation

• Total mentions: 32 times
• Makki Surahs: 22 times
• Madani Surahs: 10 times
• Status: Third pillar of Islam
• Purpose: Purification of wealth & helping poor

Last verified on 12-06-2026

Explanation

• The verbal meaning of “Zakat” is Purification.
• It comes from the Arabic root meaning “to purify” and “to grow”.
• In Islam, Zakat purifies wealth and increases blessings.
• It is the 3rd fundamental pillar of Islam.
• It was made compulsory in 2 AH.
• It is mentioned 32 times in the Holy Quran.

Last verified on 25-04-2026

Explanation

• Alexander Graham Bell is credited as the inventor of the telephone.
• He was awarded the first successful patent for it.
• The telephone was invented in 1876.
• Bell made the first-ever telephone call to his assistant Thomas Watson.

Last verified on 31-03-2026

Explanation

• The Headquarters of SAARC is located in Kathmandu, Nepal.
• Full Form: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
• Founded: 8 December 1985
• Founding place: Dhaka, Bangladesh

SAARC Member Countries:

1. Afghanistan
2. Bangladesh
3. Bhutan
4. India
5. Maldives
6. Nepal
7. Pakistan
8. Sri Lanka

Last verified on 12-06-2026

Explanation

• Sanae Takaichi is the Current Prime Minister of Japan since 2026.
• She is the first woman PM of Japan.
• She won general elections of 2026.
• She belongs to Liberal Democratic Party of Japan (LDP).
• She replaced Shigeru Ishiba.

Updated on 22/03/2026

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Explanation

• Basmati paddy in Punjab is mainly harvested from mid-October through November.
• Early-maturing varieties may be harvested from late September or early October.
• The main harvesting period generally spans October and November.
• Basmati is an important rice crop of Punjab.
• Harvesting time may vary slightly depending on the variety and local conditions.

Last verified on 20-08-2026

Explanation

• Connection: Links Mediterranean Sea to Red Sea
• Location: Egypt
• Opened: 1869
• Length: 193 km
• Purpose: Provides the shortest maritime route from Europe to Asia

Last verified on 08-02-2026

Explanation

The injunction for utilization of Zakat is given in Surah At-Tawbah (9:60).

It clearly defines eight categories of people eligible for Zakat.