Explanation

• Caliphate: During the reign of Hazrat Umar (RA).
• Battle of Yarmouk: Fought between the Byzantine Empire and Muslim forces under Khalid bin Waleed.
• Dates: August 15 to August 20, 636 AD.
• Location: Near the Yarmouk River.
• Result: Decisive victory for the Muslims, marking the end of Byzantine rule in Syria.

Last verified on 27-04-2026

Explanation

• Sayee is the act of walking or running seven times between the hills of Safa and Marwa in Makkah.
• It is a required ritual in Hajj and Umrah.

Additional information:

• Location: Masjid al-Haram, Makkah
• Performed after: Tawaf (circumambulation of Kaaba)
• Next ritual after Sayee: Hujjaj go to Mina
• Symbolism: Hajar’s search for water for her son, Prophet Ismael (PBUH)

Last verified on 15-03-2026

Explanation

• Sahib-ul-Hoot means “the companion of the fish.”
• Hazrat Younus (A.S.) is associated with this title because he was swallowed by a large fish.
• The Quran mentions his supplication while he was in the darkness (Surah Al-Anbiya, 21:87).

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Explanation

• Surah Al-Baqarah is the longest chapter (surah) in the Holy Quran
• Chapter Number: 2nd chapter in the Quran.
• Meaning: "The Cow" or "The Heifer".
• Verse Count: 286 verses (ayat).
• Length: Spans about 2.5 parts (juz') of the Quran
• .Place of Revelation: Madinah. 
• It derives its name from the story of the cow (vv. 67-73).
• Verse 282, the longest verse, is known as 'āyatu d-dayn.
• It consists of 25,500 letters.
• The chapter has 40 Rukus.

Additional information:

• Surah Al-Kausar is the shortest surah of the Holy Quran.
• Surah Aal-e-Imran is the second-longest surah of the Holy Quran.

Last updated NA on 10-09-2026

Explanation

• After the Hijrah (622 AD), the Prophet's (ﷺ) camel knelt near the house of Hazrat Abu Ayub Ansari (RA).
• He hosted the Holy Prophet (ﷺ) for about 7 months.
• He hosted the Prophet SAW until Masjid-e-Nabawi and the Prophet's rooms were completed.
• His original name was Khalid bin Zayd of the Banu Najjar tribe.

Last verified on 21-07-2026

Explanation

• The Khutbah of Eid is delivered after the Eid prayer.
• Eid prayer consists of two rak‘ahs.
• It is performed before the sermon.

Additional information:

• Eid al-Fitr is celebrated on 1 Shawwal.
• Eid al-Adha is celebrated on 10 Dhul-Hijjah.

Last verified on 15-10-2026

Explanation

• The city of Kufa was established in 638 CE (17 AH) during the caliphate of Hazrat Umar Farooq (R.A.).
• It was founded under the direction of Hazrat Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas (R.A.) in present-day Iraq.
• Kufa was established as a military garrison city following the Muslim victory at the Battle of al-Qadisiyyah in 636 CE.

Last verified on 14-10-2026

Explanation

• The land for Masjid-e-Nabawi was owned by two young orphan brothers, Sahl and Suhayl, from the Banu Najjar tribe of Madinah.
• They were under the guardianship of As'ad bin Zurarah (R.A.).
• When Prophet Muhammad ﷺ arrived in Madinah, his camel stopped at this site, which was selected for the mosque.
• Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A.) paid the price on behalf of the Prophet ﷺ.

Last verified on 14-10-2026

Explanation

• Start Year: 35 AH / 656 CE

• End Year: 40 AH / 661 CE

• Duration: About 4 years and 9 months

• Preceded by: Martyrdom of Hazrat Uthman (R.A.)

Additional information:

1. Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A.): 632–634 AD

2. Hazrat Umar ibn al-Khattab (R.A.): 634–644 AD

3. Hazrat Usman ibn Affan (R.A.): 644–656 AD

4. Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib (R.A.): 656–661 AD

Last verified on 14-10-2026

Explanation

• Zaboor (Psalms) was revealed to Hazrat Dawood (AS).
• Zaboor was revealed in the Syriac language.
• Zaboor mainly contains praises of Allah, supplications, and guidance.

Additional information:

• Tawrat (Torah) → Hazrat Moosa (AS)
• Injeel (Gospel) → Hazrat Isa (AS)
• Holy Qur'an → Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)

Last verified on 22-07-2026