Explanation

• Hajar-e-Aswad (Black Stone) is located in the southeastern corner of the Kaaba.
• Its direction is generally described as Eastern.
• Tawaf begins from the corner where Hajar-e-Aswad is situated.
• Pilgrims start each round of Tawaf by aligning with or gesturing toward the Black Stone.

Last verified on 28-08-2026

Explanation

• Date: 17 Ramadan, 2 AH / 624 CE
• Battle Name: Ghazwa-e-Badr
• Place: Badr (near Madinah)
• Between: Muslims and Makkans (Quraysh)
• Muslim Leader: Muhammad (SAW)

Additional information:

• Muslims: around 313 soldiers
• Number of Muslim martyrs: 14
• Quraysh Army: around 1000 soldiers
• Muslim horses: 2
• Muslim camels: around 70

Last updated 08 Nov 2026 by NA

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

Abu Dharr Al-Ghifari was the fourth or fifth person converting to Islam and from the Muhajirun.

Died: 652 AD, Al Rabatha

Full Name: Abu Dharr al-Ghifari al-Kinani

Explanation

• Battle of Qadsia was fought in 15 Hijri (16–19 November 636 AD).
• It took place during the caliphate of Hazrat Umar (RA).
• It was a major battle between Muslims and the Persian Empire.
• Location: Al-Qādisiyyah, Iraq
• Commander (Muslims): Sa’d ibn Abi Waqqas (RA)

Last verified on 12-06-2026

Explanation

Imam Al-Nasai, a renowned Islamic scholar and compiler of the Sunan al-Sughra (one of the six canonical hadith collections), was born in 214 Hijri (AH) or 829 CE.

Imam Al-Nasai passed away in 303 Hijri (AH) or 915 CE.

Explanation

• Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal was born in 164 A.H in Baghdad.
• He passed away in 241 A.H.
• He was a notable Islamic scholar.
• He was the founder of the Hanbali school of jurisprudence, having studied under Imam Shafi'i.

Last verified on 05-08-2026

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

• Ghazwa-e-Ahzab or Battle of the Trench was fought in 5 A.H (627 CE).

Additional information:

• Muslims: ~3,000; Kufar: ~10,000; Munafiqeen: ~10,000 involved.
• Lasted 30 days; fought by Arabian & Jewish tribes of Yathrib.
• Hazrat Salman Al-Farsi suggested digging the trench to defend the city.

Last verified 13-03-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Yasir ibn Amir (RA), was the first male martyr (Shaheed) in Islam.

Additional information:

• His wife Hazrat Sumayyah bint Khayyat (RA), is the first female martyr (Shaheedah) of Islam.
• Hazrat Harith bin Abi Hala (RA) is the first child martyr (Shaheed).

Last verified on 01-07-2026