Explanation

• Location of the first wahi: Cave Hira (Ghar-e-Hira), Makkah
• Number of verses: 5
• Surah: Al-Alaq (96th Surah)
• Angel: Jibril (A.S.)
• First Word Revealed: Iqra (Read)
• In: 610 AD

Additional information:

• At the Age of 40 years 6 months
• 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

Explanation

• The Valley of Hunain was located near Makkah, on the route between Makkah and Taif.

Additional information:

• Battle: Hunain
• Year: 8 AH / 630 AD
• Between: Hawazin and Thaqif
• Muslim Army: Approximately 12,000
• Qur'anic Reference: Surah At-Tawbah, Verses 25–26

Last verified on 02-08-2026

Explanation

• Founder: Qusayy ibn Kilab
• Location: Makkah
• Established: Before the birth of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)
• Tribe: Quraysh
• Main purpose: Council for political, social, and administrative decisions

Last verified on 28-07-2026

Explanation

• Date: 20 Ramadan, 8 AH
• Gregorian date: December 629 / January 11, 630 AD
• Leader: Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)
• Place: Makkah (Saudi Arabia)
• Occasion: Victory of Muslims over Quraysh

Additional information:

• Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) entered Makkah on his favorite camel Al-Qaswa (القصواء).
• Usama Ibn Zaid (RA) was sitting behind him.
• On the way, Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) recited Surah Al-Fath (48th Surah of the Quran).

Last verified on 01-07-2026

Explanation

• After the Hijrah (622 AD), the Prophet's (ﷺ) camel knelt near the house of Hazrat Abu Ayub Ansari (RA).
• He hosted the Holy Prophet (ﷺ) for about 7 months.
• He hosted the Prophet SAW until Masjid-e-Nabawi and the Prophet's rooms were completed.
• His original name was Khalid bin Zayd of the Banu Najjar tribe.

Last verified on 21-07-2026