Explanation

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

Explanation

• Hazrat Sa'id ibn Zayd (RA) was the brother-in-law of Hazrat Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA).
• Sa'id ibn Zayd (RA) married Fatimah bint al-Khattab (RA), the sister of Hazrat Umar (RA).
• Hazrat Umar (RA) was married to Atikah bint Zayd (RA), the sister of Sa'id ibn Zayd (RA)

Last verified on 04-10-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Musa (Kaleemullah) and Hazrat Haroon (A.S) were brothers and prophets of God.

Additional information:

• Hazrat Musa (A.S) is buried in Ohud, KSA.
• Hazrat Haroon (A.S) is buried in Jordan.
• Hazrat Haroon (A.S) met the Holy Prophet ﷺ on the 5th heaven.
• Zubaida, wife of Haroon ur Rasheed.
• She was the mother of Al-Ameen and Al-Haroon.

Last verified on 04-10-2026

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Explanation

• Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) entrusted the compilation of the Holy Quran to Hazrat Zaid bin Thabit (R.A).
• This decision was made after many Huffaz (memorizers of Quran) were martyred in the Battle of Yamama.
• Hazrat Umar (R.A) suggested compiling the Quran in written form for preservation.
• Hazrat Zaid bin Thabit (R.A) collected verses from written materials and memories of companions.
• This ensured the safe preservation of the Holy Quran in a single manuscript.

Last verified on 25-06-2026

Explanation

• Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: Used a white flag.
• White flag: Associated with the Muslim army and the early Muslim state.

Explanation

• The treaty allowed for a temporary truce between Muslims and Quraysh.

• Key Signatories:

  • Muslims: Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, Ali ibn Abi Talib (scribe)
  • Quraysh Mecca: Suhail bin Amar

• Year Signed: 628 AD / 6 Hijri
• Month: Dhu al-Qi’dah (March 628)
• Duration: 10 years
• Clauses: 7
• Location: Near the tree called Hudaybiah

Last verified on 02-02-2026

Explanation

• There were 10,000 companions by the time of the Conquest of Mecca
• Date: 20 Ramadan, 8 AH (630 CE).
• Leader: Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
• Mount: Prophet Muhammad ﷺ entered Makkah riding Al-Qaswa.
• Companion behind him: Usama ibn Zayd (RA).
• Surah: He recited Surah Al-Fath (48th Surah) on the journey.
• Main cause: The Quraysh violated the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah.
• Outcome: Makkah came under Muslim control with little fighting.

Explanation

1. Al-Fuqara: The poor.
2. Al-Masakin: The needy.
3. Zakat administrators: Those appointed to collect/manage Zakat.
4. Mu’allafatul Qulub: Those whose hearts are to be reconciled.
5. Slaves/Captives: For freeing those in bondage.
6. Debt-ridden: Those unable to repay legitimate debts.
7. Fi Sabilillah: In the cause of Allah.
8. Wayfarers: Stranded travelers in need.

Explanation

•  “Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah…” — Surah Al-Fath, 48:29

• The name Muhammad ﷺ is mentioned 4 times in the Holy Quran:
• Aal-e-Imran 3:144
• Al-Ahzab 33:40
• Muhammad 47:2
• Al-Fath 48:29
• The name Ahmad ﷺ is mentioned once in Surah As-Saff 61:6.
• Surah Al-Fath is the 48th Surah of the Quran and has 29 verses.
• It was revealed in Madinah in the 6th year of Hijrah, in connection with the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah.