Explanation

• Allah mentions Zulqarnain (AS) in Surah Kahf.
• He had immense wisdom to distinguish between right and wrong.
• Surah Kahf Meaning is "The Cave".

It is the 18th chapter of the Quran 

It was revealed in Makkah.

• No. of letters: 6425
• No. of rukus: 12
• No. of verses: 110
• No. of words: 1583

Last verified on 02-04-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Hafsa bint Umar (RA) safeguarded the first compiled manuscript of the Holy Quran.

Additional information:

• First compilation of Quran: During Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)'s caliphate (632–634 AD)
• Compiler: Hazrat Zaid bin Thabit (RA)
• Preserved by: Hazrat Hafsa bint Umar (RA)
• Standard copies prepared: During Hazrat Uthman (RA)'s caliphate (644–656 AD)
• Reason for compilation: Many Quran memorizers were martyred in the Battle of Yamama

Last verified on 25-06-2026

Explanation

• Al-Baqarah (The Cow or The Heifer) is the second and longest chapter of the Quran.
• It derives its name from the story of the cow (vv. 67-73).
• Verse 282, the longest verse, is known as 'āyatu d-dayn.
• It consists of 25,500 letters.
• It is positioned in Juzʼ 1–3.
• The chapter has 40 Rukus.
• The chapter has 286 Verses.
• It is classified as Medinan.

Additional information:

• Surah Al-Kausar is the shortest surah of Holy Quran.
• Surah Aal-e-Imran is the second longest surah of Holy Quran.

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• The bridge to Paradise is called Sirat (Pul-e-Sirat) in Islam.
• It is described as a very thin bridge over Hell (Jahannam).
• Every person must pass over it on the Day of Judgment.
• The righteous will cross it safely, while others may fall.
• It represents justice and accountability in the Hereafter.

Last verified on 25-06-2026

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