Explanation

• Kalima Shahadat is the Kalima recited in a funeral procession.
• Shahadat means testimony or bearing witness.
• It declares belief in the Oneness of Allah and the Prophethood of Muhammad ﷺ.

Last verified on 23-08-2026

Explanation

• A Musalli is a person who regularly performs Salah (Namaz).
• The word Musalli (مُصَلِّي) means one who offers prayer.

Additional information:

Obligatory daily prayers: 5

1. Fajr: 2 Rak'ahs (Farz)
2. Zuhr: 4 Rak'ahs (Farz)
3. Asr: 4 Rak'ahs (Farz)
4. Maghrib: 3 Rak'ahs (Farz)
5. Isha: 4 Rak'ahs (Farz)

Last verified on 01-08-2026

Explanation

• Sadaqat-ul-Fitr is wajib on every Muslim who is Sahib-e-Nisab.
• It possesses wealth above the Nisab beyond basic needs.
• It becomes payable at the end of Ramadan, before the Eid-ul-Fitr prayer.
• The head of the household should also pay on behalf of minor dependent children.
• The purpose is to purify the fast and help the poor celebrate Eid.

Last verified on 28-07-2026

Explanation

• It happened during the month of Sha'ban, 2 AH
• While the Prophet ﷺ was leading the Dhuhr (or Asr) prayer Masjid al-Qiblatain
• The verse revealed was Surah Al-Baqarah 2:144: "Turn your face toward Al-Masjid Al-Haram..."

Additional information:

• The first Qibla Muslims prayed for is  Al-Aqsa mosque المسجد الأقصى (Bait Al-Maqdis بيت المقدس)

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Last updated 24-07-2026 by NA

Explanation

• Hazrat Umar (R.A.) started the practice of offering Tarawih prayers in congregation during Ramadan.
• This was organized in 14 AH during his Caliphate.
• He gathered the Muslims behind Hazrat Ubayy ibn Ka'b (R.A.) as the Imam.
• Tarawih is a Sunnah Mu'akkadah (Emphasized Sunnah).
• It is offered after Isha and before Witr during the month of Ramadan.

Last verified on 18-07-2026