Explanation

• On 9 June, 2017 India and Pakistan became full members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
• The SCO Headquarters: Beijing, China
• The SCO Founded: June 15, 2001
• The SCO currently comprises of nine Members States (China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Iran and Uzbekistan), four Observer States

Last verified on 09-03-2026

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• The National Assembly of Pakistan adopted the 26th Constitutional (Amendment) Bill, 2019 on 13th May.
• This bill is part of Pakistan’s constitutional reform process.
• It was passed to make changes in the legal and judicial framework.

Last verified on 21-04-2026

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First Governor: Zahid Husain

Term: June 1948 – July 1953

Additional information:

• First Female Governor: Dr. Shamshad Akhtar
• Year of Female Governor Appointment: 2006
• Headquarters: Karachi, Pakistan

Last verified on 16-01-2026

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• Palestine is called the Land of Prophets.
• Many prophets were born, lived, or died there, including Ibrahim, Lut, Dawood, Suleiman, Musa, Zakariya, Yahya, and Isa (A.S).
• Baitul-Maqdis (Jerusalem) in Palestine was the first Qibla for Muslims.
• Muslims prayed facing it for 14 years before the Qibla changed to Kaaba in 2nd Hijri.

Last verified on 31-03-2026

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• There are 8 categories (Masarif) for the distribution of Zakat.
• These categories are outlined in Surah Al-Taubah (9:60) of the Quran.

These are:

1. The poor (Al-Fuqara).
2. The needy (Al-Masakin).
3. Zakat administrators.
4. New Muslims and friends of the Muslim community.
5. Slaves and captives.
6. The debt-ridden.
7. In the cause of God.
8. The wayfarer (travelling with few resources).

32 times the word Zakat occurs in the Holy Quran.

22 times word Zakat is used in Makki Surahs.

Zakat was made compulsory in 2 A.H.

But its complete system was imposed in the year of 8th hijrah.

Last verified on 21-04-2026

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• Surah Saba (سورہ سبا) is the 34th chapter of the Qur’an.
• It consists of 54 ayats.
• It was revealed in Makki period.
• It addressing belief, accountability, and the stories of previous nations.
• Focuses on the consequences of denying Allah’s signs and lessons from Prophet Dawud (A.S.) and previous communities.

Last verified on 01-04-2026

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• “Tareekh-ul-Umam wal-Mulook” is a famous book of Islamic history.
• It covers detailed events of nations, kings, and early Islamic history.
• The book was written by the great historian Imam Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari.
• He is one of the most reliable early Islamic historians.
• The book is also commonly known as “Tarikh al-Tabari”.

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Explanation

• Musab ibn Umayr was appointed the first ambassador of Islam.
• He embraced Islam in 614 CE.
• He was sent to Yathrib (Medina) to prepare the city for the forthcoming Hijra after the first pledge with the ansar.
• A man of Medina named Asad ibn Zurara assisted him.
• He died in the Battle of Uhud in 625 CE.

Last verified on 21-04-2026

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• Imam Bukhari (RA) was a great Islamic scholar and hadith compiler.
• His full name was Abu Abdullah Muhammad ibn Ismail al-Bukhari.

Additional information:

• Born: 20 July 810 AD in Bukhara (present-day Uzbekistan).
• Died: 1 September 870 AD (buried in Xoʻja Ismoil, Uzbekistan)
• Hadith memorized: Around 70,000+ Hadiths
• Famous book: Sahih al-Bukhari
• Era: 9th Century (Abbasid period)

Last verified on 21-04-2026