Explanation

• Hazrat Khadija (R.A.) expressed her desire to marry Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and initiated the marriage proposal through a trusted intermediary.
• She was a respected and successful businesswoman in Makkah.
• She was deeply impressed by the Prophet's (ﷺ) honesty and noble character.

Additional information:

• Marriage year: Around 595 AD
• Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) age at marriage: 25 years
• Hazrat Khadija's (R.A.) commonly reported age: 40 years
• Prophethood began: 610 AD
• First believer in Islam: Hazrat Khadija (R.A.)

Last verified on 28-07-2026

Explanation

• According to Shia belief, the event of Mubahala is associated with the designation of Hazrat Ali (RA) as the successor of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
• Surah: Aal-e-Imran
• Verse: 3:61
• Delegation: Christians of Najran

Main Participants from Ahl al-Bayt:

1. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
2. Hazrat Ali (RA)
3. Hazrat Fatimah (RA)
4. Hazrat Hasan (RA)
5. Hazrat Husain (RA)

Last verified on 27-07-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbas (RA) is known as “Tarjuman-ul-Qur’an” (Interpreter/Translator of Qur’an).
• He was the cousin of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
• He was the greatest early mufassir (interpreter) of the Quran.
• He had deep knowledge of Tafsir, Hadith, and Arabic language.
• Many companions and scholars learned from him.

Last verified on 26-04-2026

Explanation

• The Holy Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) performed only one Hajj in his lifetime.
• He performed this Hajj in 10 A.H. (632 CE).
• It was his first and last Hajj.
• It was known as Hujjat-ul-Wada (The Farewell Pilgrimage).

Additional information:

• The Holy Prophet (ﷺ) performed 4 Umrahs in his lifetime.
• His first Umrah after the Hijrah to Madinah was performed in 7 A.H. (629 CE) (Umrah al-Qada).

Last verified on 23-07-2026

Explanation

Explanation

• Year of Hijrah: 622 CE
• From: Makkah
• To: Madinah
• Reason: Persecution of Muslims by Quraysh
• Islamic Calendar Started: 1 AH (Anno Hegirae)

Additional information:

• Prophet Muhammad stayed in the Cave of Thawr during the migration journey.
• Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) accompanied the Prophet ﷺ during Hijrah.

Last verified on 10-05-2026

Explanation

The 9 wives alive at the Prophet's (ﷺ) death:

1. Hazrat Saudah bint Zam'ah (RA)
2. Hazrat Aishah bint Abu Bakr (RA)
3. Hazrat Hafsah bint Umar (RA)
4. Hazrat Umm Salamah (RA)
5. Hazrat Zainab bint Jahsh (RA)
6. Hazrat Juwayriyah bint Al-Harith (RA)
7. Hazrat Umm Habibah (RA)
8. Hazrat Safiyyah bint Huyayy (RA)
9. Hazrat Maymunah bint Al-Harith (RA)

Additional information:

• The wives of the Prophet (ﷺ) are honored with the title "Mothers of the Believers" (Ummahat-ul-Mu'minin).
• This title is derived from Surah Al-Ahzab (33:6).
• Hazrat Khadijah (RA) and Hazrat Zainab bint Khuzaimah (RA) had passed away before the Prophet's (ﷺ) death.
• The Prophet (ﷺ) passed away in Madinah on 12 Rabi' al-Awwal, 11 AH (632 AD).

Last verified on 22-07-2026

Explanation

• Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) sacrificed 63 camels with his own hands during Hajj.
• The total number of camels sacrificed was 100.
• The remaining 37 camels were sacrificed by Hazrat Ali (RA) on the Prophet's (ﷺ) behalf.
• This took place during Hajjat-ul-Wada (Farewell Pilgrimage) in 10 AH (632 AD).
• The sacrifice is the basis of the practice of Qurbani during Eid-ul-Adha.

Last verified on 22-07-2026

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

• The Holy Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) received the first Wahi (Revelation) at the age of 40 years 6 months.
• Number of verses: 5
• Surah: Al-Alaq (96th Surah)
• Location of the first wahi: Cave Hira (Ghar-e-Hira), Makkah
• Angel: Jibril (A.S.)
• First Word Revealed: Iqra (Read)
• In: 610 AD

Additional information:

• Prescriber of wahi in Makkah: Sharjeel-ibn-Hasana Kandi
• First writer of Wahi in Quraish: Hazrat Zaid bin Sabit (RA)

Last verified on 27-04-2026