Explanation

• Physiognomy is the study of a human face and its features to understand character or personality.
• It links facial expressions and structure with behavior traits.

Additional information:

• Horology → Study of time and clocks
• Sinology → Study of Chinese language & culture

Last verified on 14-06-2026

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• 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.
• Caliphate: During the reign of Hazrat Umar (RA).
• Result: Decisive victory for the Muslims, marking the end of Byzantine rule in Syria.

Last verified on 12-06-2026

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• The event of Isra and Mi'raj is mentioned in the Qur’an.
• It is described in Surah Al-Isra (Bani Israel), Surah 17.
• The journey includes Isra (Makkah to Masjid Al-Aqsa) and Mi’raj (heavens ascent).
• Date: 27th Rajab
• Prophethood year: 10th year (~621 AD)
• During Mi’raj, 5 daily prayers (Salah) were made obligatory.

Last verified on 02-05-2026

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• The Cripps Mission of 1942 was headed by Sir Stafford Cripps.
• He was sent by the British government during World War II.
• The mission aimed to gain Indian political support for the war.
• It proposed constitutional reforms and dominion status after the war.
• The mission failed because Indian leaders rejected its proposals.

Last verified on 27-05-2026

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• The Indus Waters Treaty was signed on September 19, 1960, in Karachi.
• It was signed between Pakistan (President Ayub Khan) and India (Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru).
• It was brokered by the World Bank.

It became effective on April 1, 1960.

• Western Rivers (given to Pakistan): Indus, Jhelum, Chenab
• Eastern Rivers (given to India): Ravi, Beas, Sutlej

Last verified on 30-03-2026

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• Surah Al-Naml has Bismillah twice in the Holy Quran.
• It contains Bismillah at the beginning and again in Verse 30 (message of Prophet Sulaiman AS).
• Surah: 27th
• Verses: 93rd
• Type: Makki Surah
• Name Meaning: “The Ants”

Additional information:

• In contrast, Surah Al-Toba starts without Bismillah.
• Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem is repeated 114 times in the Quran.

Last verified on 12-06-2026

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• The nation of Hazrat Shoaib (A.S.) was known for dishonesty in trade, cheating in measurements, and breach of trust.
• He was sent to the people of Madyan (Midian).
• Also known as: Jethro in the Bible
• Mentioned in the Quran: 11 times

Last verified on 11-06-2026

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• The first annual session of the All India Muslim League was held in Karachi in 1907.

Additional information:

• Formation of Muslim League: 30 December 1906 (Dhaka)
• First President: Aga Khan III (Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah)
• Purpose: Protection of Muslim interests
• Key leaders: Nawab Salimullah, Muhammad Ali Jinnah (later joined)

Last verified on 11-06-2026

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• Najibullah is the title of Hazrat Dawood (AS).
• The holy book Zaboor revealed to Hazrat Dawood (AS).
• He is buried in Israel.
• He is called caliph of Allah.
• He is mentioned in the Holy Quran for 16 times.

Last verified on 23-04-2026

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• The Real name of Shah Waliullah is Qutubuddin Ahmad Syed.
• He wrote 51 books.
• He was Born in 21 February 1703 in Phulat, Mughal Empire.
• He was died in 20 August 1762 (aged 59) Dehli, Mughal Empire.
• He was first time in history translated the Holy Quran into the Persian Language.
• He was born in the reign of Aurangzeb.

Last verified on 11-06-2026