Explanation

• الصلاة خير من النوم means “Prayer is better than sleep.”
• These words are recited in the Fajr (morning) Adhan.
• Hazrat Umar (R.A.) was the second Caliph of Islam.
• It ruled from 634 to 644 CE.

Last verified on 22-10-2026

Explanation

There are 4 Farz (obligatory acts) in Wudu (Ablution).

1. Wash the face once.
2. Wash both arms up to and including the elbows once.
3. Perform Masah over one-fourth of the head.
4. Wash both feet including the ankles once.

Additional information:

• Performing these four acts is necessary for a valid Wudu.
• Wudu is required before offering Salah (prayer).
• The acts that break Wudu are called Nawaqiz-e-Wudu.

Most Important Information:

• Sunnah acts of Wudu: 13
• Farz in Ghusl: 3
• Farz in Salah (Namaz): 17
• Angel who taught Wudu and Salah to the Prophet (ﷺ): Jibril
• Wudu was ordered in 5 AH.

Last verified on 03-07-2026

Explanation

• The Khutbah of Eid is delivered after the Eid prayer.
• Eid prayer consists of two rak‘ahs.
• It is performed before the sermon.

Additional information:

• Eid al-Fitr is celebrated on 1 Shawwal.
• Eid al-Adha is celebrated on 10 Dhul-Hijjah.

Last verified on 15-10-2026

Explanation

• Shahadah is the Islamic declaration of faith.
• It affirms belief in the oneness of Allah and Muhammad ﷺ as His Messenger.
• It is the first pillar of Islam.

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.

Last verified on 08-10-2026