Explanation

• Downfall: Banu Umayyad overthrown by Abbasids in 750 CE
• Escape: Abd al-Rahman I (Abd al-Rahman ibn Mu'awiya) fled to Andalus (Muslim Spain)
• Independent Emirate: Established Emirate of Córdoba in 756 CE
• Caliphate: Later became Caliphate of Córdoba in 929 CE under Abd al-Rahman III
• Significance: Continued Umayyad rule outside the Middle East, influencing culture, architecture, and governance in Spain

Last verified on 28-01-2026

Explanation

After the death of Hazrat Umar (RA), the copy was kept with Hazrat Hafza bint Umar.

She was the Hazrat Umar (RA )'s daughter and the wife of the Prophet (PBUH)

Additonal information

• After the compilation of the Quran, the copy was given to the caliph, Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A).
• After the death of Hazrat Abu Bakr, the copy was transferred to the next caliph, Hazrat Umar (R.A).
• This copy is known as Mushaf-e-Hafza

Explanation

The Rasool Allah ﷺ consulted during the occasion of the Treaty of advice from Hazrat Umm-e-Salma

Full Name:                                          Hind bint Abi Umayya

Appellation:                                      Umm-e-Salamah (Mother of Salamah)

First marriage:                                 Hazrat Abdullah bin Abdil Asad (also known as Abu Salamah)

Marriage to the Prophets:               Shawwal 4 AH

Explanation

• The Holy Quran mentions several fruits as blessings from Allah.
• These include dates, grapes, olives, figs, pomegranates, and bananas.
• The fig is highlighted in Surah At-Tin (Chapter 95).
• The date palm is mentioned over 20 times, e.g., in Surah Maryam (19:25-26).
  

Additional information:

• Olives: Mentioned as a blessed tree (Surah An-Nur 24:35)
• Pomegranates & Bananas: Symbols of heavenly fruits (Surah Al-Rahman 55:68)

Last verified on 25-01-2026

Explanation

• Year: 750 CE (132 AH)
• Battle: Battle of the Great Zab (northern Iraq)
• Leaders: Abu Muslim led the revolt; Caliph Marwan II led the Umayyads
• Result: Fall of Damascus and rise of the Abbasid Caliphate

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Remember Tips

یاد کرنے کے لیے

1. Rashidin -30 years
2. Umayyad -100 years
3. Abbasid - 500 years
4. Ottoman Empire - 600 years

Last updated 25-07-2026 by NA

Explanation

Al-Azhar (both the mosque and university) is located in Cairo, Egypt.

Founded in 970–972 AD 

Founded by Jawhar al-Siqilly, the Fatimid conqueror 

The first khutba was delivered from its minbar in 972.

A university was established there in 988.

Explanation

• Companions: Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A.)
• Location: Cave of Thawr, near Makkah, Saudi Arabia
• Purpose: They took refuge there while escaping the Quraysh during the Hijrah.
• Stay: They remained in the cave for three days.
• Miracle: A spider's web at the entrance helped conceal the cave.

Additional information

Ghar-e-Saur:

• Other Name: Ghar-e-Thawr (Cave of Thawr)
• Mountain: Jabal Thawr (Mount Thawr)

Last updated 27-07-2026 by NA

Explanation

نیک عورتیں فرمانبردار اور شوہر کی عدم موجودگی میں اللہ کی حفاظت و توفیق سے (اپنے شوہر کے حقوق، عزت اور مال کی) حفاظت کرنے والی (حٰفِظٰتٌ لِّلْغَیْبِ) ہوتی ہیں۔

یہ سورۃ النساء کی آیت 34 کا حصہ ہے

Explanation

• The commander of the 50 archers at Mount Uhud during the Battle of Uhud was Abdullah ibn Jubayr.
•  Date: 23 March 625 AD (3 AH)
• Location: Near Mount Uhud, Madinah
• Muslims: About 1,000, led by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
• Quraysh: About 3,000, led by Abu Sufyan

Last updated 25-07-2026 by NA

Explanation

The Rashidun Caliphate (Hazrat AbuBakr, Hazrat Umar, Hazrat Usman, Hazrat Ali رضی اللہ) lasted for 30 years from 632 CE to 661 CE.