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

Explanation

• The land for Masjid-e-Nabawi was owned by two young orphan brothers, Sahl and Suhayl, from the Banu Najjar tribe of Madinah.
• They were under the guardianship of As'ad bin Zurarah (R.A.).
• When Prophet Muhammad ﷺ arrived in Madinah, his camel stopped at this site, which was selected for the mosque.
• Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A.) paid the price on behalf of the Prophet ﷺ.

Last verified on 14-10-2026

Explanation

• Ali ibn Abi Talib (656 to 661 CE) shifted the capital from Madinah to Kufa.
• This change happened around 657 CE (36 AH) after internal conflicts like the Battle of Jamal.
• Earlier, Madinah was the capital during the first three caliphs.
• He is buried in Najaf.

Last verified on 30-04-2026

Explanation

• Imam Malik (R.A.) — Teachers
• Ibn Shihab al-Zuhri
• Abdur Rahman ibn Hurmuz
• Nafi‘ Mawla ibn Umar
• Studied mainly in: Medina
  
• Born: 711 AD — Medina
• Died: 795 AD — Medina
• Field: Islamic Fiqh
• Title: Imam Dar-ul-Hijrah
• Known for: Founder of the Maliki school of Fiqh.

Explanation

• First capital: Madina
• Hijrah year: 622 AD (1 AH)
• Country: Saudi Arabia
• Role: First Islamic state center
• Famous mosque: Masjid al-Nabawi

Last verified on 27-04-2026