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• Hazrat Ali (R.A) ruled as Caliph for about 4 years and 9 months (656–661 CE).
• His caliphate began in 35 AH (656 CE) after the martyrdom of Hazrat Uthman (R.A).
• It ended in 40 AH (661 CE) with his martyrdom in Kufa.

Last verified on 10-06-2026

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• Ushr is a 10% tax on harvests from irrigated or rain-watered land.
• 5% on harvests from land dependent on well water.

Last verified on 16-05-2026

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• Zayd ibn Harithah (RA) is the only companion mentioned by name in the Qur’an.
• His name appears in Surah Al-Ahzab (33:37).
• He was the adopted son of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
• Birth: 581 AD
• Death: 629 AD (Battle of Mu’tah, Jordan)

Last verified on 27-04-2026

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• The first Urdu translation of the Holy Quran was done by Shah Abdul Qadir and Shah Rafiuddin.
• Both were sons of Shah Waliullah.
• Shah Rafiuddin translated more literally, word-to-word.
• Shah Abdul Qadir’s translation was simpler and easier to understand.

Additional information

• First time translated into Punjabi:Tauqir Amaan Khan
• First time translated into Sindhi:Aakhund Azzizullah
• First time translated into English:George Sale
• First time in IndiaSindhi
• First time in WorldPersian

Last updated by NA on 25- April-2026

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• The Social Boycott of Banu Hashim started in the 7th year of Prophethood (Nabvi).
• It was imposed by the Quraysh of Makkah against Banu Hashim and early Muslims.
• The boycott continued for 3 years (7th–10th Nabvi).

Last verified on 03-04-2026

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12 Islamic Months

1. Muḥarram (محرم الحرام)
2. Ṣafar (صفر المظفر)
3. Rabi al-Awwal (ربیع الاول)
4. Rabi al-Thani / Rabi al-Sani (ربیع الثانی)
5. Jumada al-Awwal (جمادی الاول)
6. Jumada al-Thani (جمادی الثانی)
7. Rajab (رجب المرجب)
8. Shaʿban (شعبان المعظم)
9. Ramadan (رمضان المبارک) – Month of fasting
10. Shawwal (شوال المکرم)
11. Dhu al-Qaʿdah (ذوالقعدہ الحرام)
12. Dhu al-Hijjah (ذوالحجہ الحرام) – Month of Hajj

Last verified on 14-03-2026

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• The Sukkur Barrage, officially named Lloyd Barrage, is located in Sindh Province.
• It built from 1923 to 1932 during the British Raj.
• It was rehabilitated in November 2004. 
• The barrage is approximately 2 km (1 mi) long.
• It is the oldest in Pakistan, with seven canals taking off from it.

Last verified on 14-03-2026

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The battle took place in 627 

Fought in fifth Hijri

Aso known as the Battle of Khandaq and the Battle of the Confederates.

 It is a 27-day-long defense.

Muslims of Yathrib from Arab and Jewish tribes.