Explanation

• Muzdalifah is situated southeast of Mina.
• It is on the route between Mina and the Plain of Arafat.
• Pilgrims stay at Muzdalifah after leaving Arafat on 9th Zil-Hajj.
• They collect pebbles there for the symbolic stoning of the Jamarat.
• Maghrib and Isha prayers are offered together at Muzdalifah.

Last verified on 28-08-2026

Explanation

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

• Hazrat Khalid ibn al-Walid (R.A.) was the last Commander-in-Chief of the Battle of Mu'tah.
• He was also known as "Saifullah" (The Sword of Allah).

Additional information:

• Year: 8 AH / 629 AD
• Muslim Army: 3,000
• First 3 Commanders: Zaid bin Harithah (R.A.), Ja'far bin Abi Talib (R.A.), Abdullah bin Rawahah (R.A.)
• This was the first major battle between the Muslims and the Byzantine (Roman) Empire.

Last verified on 02-08-2026

Explanation

Explanation

• It happened during the month of Sha'ban, 2 AH
• While the Prophet ﷺ was leading the Dhuhr (or Asr) prayer Masjid al-Qiblatain
• The verse revealed was Surah Al-Baqarah 2:144: "Turn your face toward Al-Masjid Al-Haram..."

Additional information:

• The first Qibla Muslims prayed for is  Al-Aqsa mosque المسجد الأقصى (Bait Al-Maqdis بيت المقدس)

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Last updated 24-07-2026 by NA

Explanation

• The total number of Surah in the Holy Quran is 114.

Additional information:

• The number of Makki Surah is 86 and Madni is 28.
• The first complete Madani surah of the Quran is Al-Baqarah.
• There are 11 Sajdah are there in Makkah Surah.
• There are only 03 Sajdah are there in Medinan Surah.

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

Surah Tooba describes 8 heads of Zakat.

 1. Al-Fuqara (The poor)

2. Al-Masakin (The needy)

3. Zakat collectors

4. Who converted to Islam

5. Freeing captives

6. Debtors

7. In the path of Allah

8. Wayfarers (Travelers)

• Zakat was made compulsory in 2 A.H.
• Its complete system was imposed in the 8th Hijrah.
• 32 times the word Zakat occurs in the Holy Quran
• 22 times the word Zakat is used in Makki Surahs

Last updated 07 Nov 2026 by NA

Explanation

• Hazrat Ishaq (AS) was the son of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS).
• Hazrat Ishaq (AS) was born to Hazrat Sarah (RA), the wife of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS).
• Hazrat Ishaq (AS) was a Prophet of Allah.
• He was an ancestor of many Prophets of Bani Israel.
• Hazrat Yaqub (AS) was the son of Hazrat Ishaq (AS).

Last verified on 22-07-2026

Explanation

• Year: 630 AD / 9 AH (Rajab)
• Location: Tabook (northwest Arabia)
• Muslim army: around 30,000 soldiers
• Type: Ghazwa (Prophet PBUH participated)
• Outcome: No direct battle (bloodless)
• Also known as: Expedition of Usra
• Reason: Rumors of Byzantine attack

Additional information:

• “Ghazwa” = battle in which Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) participated
• First Ghazwa = Ghazwat-ul-Abwa (Waddan)

Last verified on 16-03-2026