Explanation

• Verse 282 of Surah Al-Baqarah is the longest verse in the Quran.
• It is known as Ayat ad-Dayn (آیت الدَّيْن).
• Because it deals with loans and financial transactions.
• Al-Baqarah (The Cow) is the second and longest Surah of the Quran.
• It contains 286 verses.
• Position: Juz 1–3
• Classification: Medinan
• Rukus: 40
• Approximate Letters: 25,500

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Explanation

• Al-Tauba does not begin with Bismillah.
• It is known by two names - At-Taubah and Al-Baraat.
• Surah Tauba is in 10 Parah.
• The number of Rukus in Surah Tauba is 16.
  
  
  

Additional information:

• Bismillah is repeated in the Holy Quran 114 Times.
• Surah Naml surah of the Holy Quran has Bismillah twice.

Last verified on 01-04-2026

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

• Al-Sab'a Al-Masani refers to Surah Al-Fatihah.
• It means "The Seven Repeated Verses" because Surah Al-Fatihah has 7 verses and it is recited in every Rak'ah of Salah.
• It is mentioned in Qur'an 15:87.
• Surah Al-Fatihah is the opening chapter of the Qur'an.

Last verified on 18-07-2026

Explanation

The injunction for utilization of Zakat is given in Surah At-Tawbah (9:60).

It clearly defines eight categories of people eligible for Zakat.