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• Surah Al-Fatiha is regarded as the Preface (Opening) of the Holy Quran.
• The word Preface means دیباچہ، تمہید، مقدمہ.
• It is the first Surah of the Holy Quran.
• It consists of 7 Ayahs.
• It is recited in every unit (Rak‘ah) of prayer.
• It is also known as Umm-ul-Kitab/Umm-ul-Quran (Mother of the Book/Quran).

Last verified on 23-08-2026

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• 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

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• According to Shia belief, the event of Mubahala is associated with the designation of Hazrat Ali (RA) as the successor of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
• Surah: Aal-e-Imran
• Verse: 3:61
• Delegation: Christians of Najran

Main Participants from Ahl al-Bayt:

1. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
2. Hazrat Ali (RA)
3. Hazrat Fatimah (RA)
4. Hazrat Hasan (RA)
5. Hazrat Husain (RA)

Last verified on 27-07-2026

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