Explanation

• Takbeer-e-Tahreema is the declaration “Allahu Akbar” made at the beginning of Salah.
• It is said while raising the hands up to the ears and then bringing them down.
• After Takbeer-e-Tahreema, a person formally enters the state of Salah, and actions that invalidate prayer are avoided.
• The term Tahreem refers to making certain otherwise permissible actions prohibited during Salah.

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Explanation

• The King of Iran, Khosrow II (Khusro Pervaiz), tore up the letter sent by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
• Hazrat Abdullah ibn Hudhafah (RA) delivered the Prophet’s ﷺ message to the Persian king.
• The letter was sent to Khosrow II, inviting him to Islam.
• Khosrow II reportedly objected to the Prophet’s ﷺ name being written before his own and tore the letter.

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Explanation

• Hadith Qudsi – Meaning from Allah, words narrated by the Prophet (ﷺ)

Additional information:

• Hadith Quali (Qawli) – Sayings of the Prophet (ﷺ)
• Hadith Fili – Actions of the Prophet (ﷺ)
• Hadith Taqriri – Approvals/silent consent of the Prophet (ﷺ)

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Explanation

• Surah Al-Fatihah is called Ummul Kitab (Mother of the Book).
• It is the first Surah of the Holy Quran.
• It is also called Ummul Quran due to its central importance.
• It summarizes core teachings of worship, guidance, and prayer.
• It is recited in every unit of Salah (Namaz).
• It has 7 verses.

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Explanation

• The Pious Caliphate (Khulafa-e-Rashideen) lasted for approximately 30 years, from 632 CE to 661 CE.

Additional information:

1. Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA): 632–634 CE → 2 years (Shortest Tenure)
2. Hazrat Umar (RA): 634–644 CE → 10 years
3. Hazrat Uthman (RA): 644–656 CE → 12 years (Largest Tenure)
4. Hazrat Ali (RA): 656–661 CE → 5 years

Last verified on 07-10-2026