Explanation

• Istelam means kissing Hajr-e-Aswad (the Black Stone) or touching it.
• Aswad means کالا یا سیاہ رنگ کا
• It is located in the eastern corner of the Kaaba.
• It is performed during Tawaf in Hajj and Umrah.
• It shows love and respect for the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• Total named gates: 25
• Major gates: 5
• Most famous gates: King Abdulaziz Gate, King Fahd Gate, Ajyad Gate, Umrah Gate, Al-Salam Gate
• Location: Masjid al-Haram
• Contains: Kaaba

Last verified on 03-07-2026

Explanation

• The Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) spent 53 years in Makkah.

Additional information:

• Birth: 571 AD (Makkah)
• Prophethood began: 610 AD
• Migration (Hijrah): 622 AD
• Time in Madinah: 10 years (622–632 AD)

Last verified on 10-06-2026

Explanation

• The trade caravan from Syria to Makkah was led by Abu Sufyan ibn Harb.
• This event is linked to the period before the Battle of Badr.
• The caravan belonged to the Quraysh tribe of Makkah.
• Muslims attempted to intercept this caravan, which led to the Battle of Badr.

Last verified on 17-05-2026

Explanation

• Location of the first wahi: Cave Hira
• In: 610 AD
• At the Age of 40 years 6 months
• Number of verses: 5
• Prescriber of wahi in Makkah: Sharjeel-ibn-Hasana Kandi
• First writer of Wahi in Quraish: Hazrat Zaid bin Sabit (RA)

Last updated by NA on 25-April-2026

Explanation

• The Holy Prophet (SAW) was 35 when he solved the conflict of placing the Hajj-e-Aswad.
• Resolved a severe dispute among the Quraysh tribes
• He wisely placed the stone on a cloth, had all tribal leaders lift it, and then placed it himself.
• Black is the color of Hijra e Aswad
• Aswad means کالا یا سیاہ رنگ کا 

Last updated question by NA on 07 May 2026

Explanation

• Prophet Muhammad ﷺ primarily recited Surah Al-Fath (Chapter 48)
• Riding his camel, and frequently recited verse 17:81 from Surah Al-Isra,
• The conquest of Mecca occurred in December 629 or January 630 AD (Julian), 20 Ramadan, 8 AH.
• The Prophet SAW entered on his favorite camel, Al-Kaswa, with Usama Ibn Zaid (R.A.) sitting behind him.

Last updated by NS on 06 May 2026

Explanation

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Explanation

• Masjid al-Khayf is located in Mina, near Makkah.
• The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) offered prayers here and delivered a sermon during Hajjat al-Wada (10 AH).
• In this mosque almost 70 Prophets are buried.

Last verified on 03-04-2026