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• First capital: Madina
• Hijrah year: 622 AD (1 AH)
• Country: Saudi Arabia
• Role: First Islamic state center
• Famous mosque: Masjid al-Nabawi

Last verified on 27-04-2026

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• Total mentions: 32 times
• Makki Surahs: 22 times
• Madani Surahs: 10 times
• Status: Third pillar of Islam
• Purpose: Purification of wealth & helping poor

Last verified on 12-06-2026

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Zakat is a compulsory 2.5%  (or 1⁄40)   levy on net qualifying wealth

Last updated by NA on 22-April-2026

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Explanation

1. Hazrat Ali (R.A.) shifted the capital from Madina to Kufa in 657 AD (36 AH).
2. The decision was made after the Battle of the Camel (Jang-e-Jamal).
3. Kufa was chosen because of its strategic military and political importance.
4. From Kufa, Hazrat Ali (R.A.) governed the Islamic state during his caliphate.
5. Kufa remained the capital until his martyrdom in 661 AD (40 AH).
6. He is buried in Najaf.

Last verified on 30-04-2026

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• The four Divine Books are Tawrat, Zabur, Injil, and the Holy Quran.
• Their fundamental teaching is the Oneness of Allah Almighty (Tawheed).
• They teach people to worship Allah and follow His guidance.
• The Holy Quran is the final Divine Book revealed by Allah Almighty.

Last verified on 03-09-2026

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• A person enters Islam by believing in and accepting the Kalimah (Shahadah).
• Mere recitation without understanding/belief is not sufficient.
• Understanding and accepting its meaning is essential along with its declaration.

Last verified on 03-09-2026

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There are five pillars of Islam:

1. First Pillar: Shahadatain (شہادتیں) – declaration of faith: “There is no god but Allah, Muhammad ﷺ is His Messenger”
2. Second Pillar: Namaz (نماز) – five daily prayers
3. Third Pillar: Zakat (زکوٰۃ) – obligatory charity, 2.5% of wealth above Nisab
4. Fourth Pillar: Fasting (Sawm / روزہ) – during Ramadan, abstaining from food, drink, and bad deeds
5. Fifth Pillar: Hajj (حج) – pilgrimage to Makkah at least once in a lifetime if able

Last verified on 22-03-2026

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• The Quran was revealed in the month of Ramadan.
• Allah says: “The month of Ramadan in which the Quran was revealed.” — Surah Al-Baqarah (2:185)
• The revelation began on Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Decree).

Last verified on 03-09-2026

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• Qadar (قدر) means the Divine Decree or Divine Destiny of Allah.
• It refers to Allah’s knowledge, will, and determination concerning all things.
• Belief in Qadar is one of the fundamental articles of Islamic faith (Iman).
• It is commonly translated as Divine Decree, Predestination, or Destiny.

Last verified on 02-09-2026