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

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Explanation

• The Holy Prophet (ﷺ) participated in the Fijar War (Harb al-Fijar) before Prophethood.
• The war took place during his youth, around 590 AD.
• He assisted his uncles by collecting and handing them arrows.
• Age of the Prophet (ﷺ): About 15–20 years.
• Harb al-Fijar means "The Sacrilegious War" because fighting took place during the sacred months.

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Explanation

Family of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ):

• Father: Hazrat Abdullah (R.A)
• Mother: Hazrat Amina (R.A)
• Grandfather: Hazrat Abdul Muttalib
• Grandmother: Fatimah bint Amr
• Uncle: Hazrat Abu Talib (chief guardian in youth)
• (Also: Hamza, Abbas, Abu Lahab — other uncles)

Last verified on 02-09-2026

Explanation

• The Prophet (PBUH) delivered his final sermon during the Hajj on Mount Arafat.
• It is also known as Farewell Sermon.
• The Holy Prophet (SAW) performed Hajjat-ul-Wida in the 10th Hijri.
• It was performed on Friday, the 9th of Dhu al-Hijjah (March 6, 632 A.D).
• This final pilgrimage included his renowned Farewell Sermon.

Last verified on 11-06-2026

Explanation

The Six Kalimas are commonly taught to Muslims:

1. Kalimat at-Tayyibah — كَلِمَاتْ اَلطَّيِّبَة

Meaning: Word of Purity

2. Kalimat ash-Shahadah — كَلِمَاتْ اَلشَّهَادَة

Meaning: Word of Testimony

3. Kalimat at-Tamjeed — كَلِمَاتْ اَلتَّمْجِيدْ

Meaning: Word of Majesty

4. Kalimat at-Tawheed — كَلِمَاتْ اَلتَّوْحِيدْ

Meaning: Word of Oneness

5. Kalimat al-Istighfar — كَلِمَاتْ إِسْتِغْفَارْ

Meaning: Word of Penitence / Seeking Forgiveness

6. Kalimat Radd al-Kufr — كَلِمَاتْ رَدّْ اَلْكُفْر

Meaning: Word of Rejection of Disbelief

Last verified on 01-09-2026