Explanation

• “Under the weather” is an idiom used for a person who is not feeling well or is sick.
• It commonly means ill or slightly unwell (feeling sick).

Last verified on 24-06-2026

Explanation

• Five verses were revealed in the first revelation (Wahi)
• Verses: 5 verses of Surah Al-Alaq (the 96th chapter of the Quran).
• Location: Cave of Hira (Ghar-e-Hira) on Jabal al-Noor in Makkah.
• Year: 610 AD.
• Angel: Hazrat Jibril (Gabriel).
• First Word: "Iqra" (Read).

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 updated by NS on 5-09-2026

Explanation

• The headquarters of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is located in Paris, France.

Additional information:

• Founded: 1989
• Founder: G7 countries
• Official Languages: English, French
• Presidency Term: 1 year
• Members: 39
• Main Purpose: Combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing.

Last verified on 07-07-2026

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

Explanation

• Hazrat Umar (R.A.) started the practice of offering Tarawih prayers in congregation during Ramadan.
• This was organized in 14 AH during his Caliphate.
• He gathered the Muslims behind Hazrat Ubayy ibn Ka'b (R.A.) as the Imam.
• Tarawih is a Sunnah Mu'akkadah (Emphasized Sunnah).
• It is offered after Isha and before Witr during the month of Ramadan.

Last verified on 18-07-2026

Explanation

• First Eid prayer: 2 A.H.
• Rak'ahs in Eid prayer: 2
• Additional Takbirs: 6

Additional information:

• First Jumu'ah prayer: 12 Rabi' al-Awwal, 1 A.H.
• Farewell Hajj performed: 10 A.H.

Last verified on 06-07-2026

Explanation

Kelvin = °C + 273

27 + 273 = 300 K.

Last verified on 06-07-2026

Explanation

• Nickname: Chahgori or Savage Mountain
• Also Known As: Godwin-Austen
• Height: 8,611 meters (28,251 ft)
• Mountain Range: Karakoram
• Location: Pakistan–China border
• "K" stands for: Karakoram

Last verified on 02-07-2026

Explanation

• The idiom "hit the nail right on the head" broadly means to do or say something that is completely accurate, precise, and perfectly suited for the situation.
• Because it encompasses verbal accuracy, correct actions, and directness.

Last verified on 19-01-2026

Explanation

• The Nile River originates mainly from Lake Victoria (White Nile).
• It has two main tributaries: White Nile and Blue Nile.
• The Blue Nile starts from Lake Tana.
• Both rivers meet at Khartoum (Sudan).

Additional information:

• Total Length: ~6,650 km
• Outflow: Mediterranean Sea
• The Nile is the longest river in the world.
• Egypt is called the “Gift of the Nile” because it depends heavily on it.

Last verified on 31-03-2026