Explanation

• Surah Yusuf is the 12th Surah of the Holy Quran.
• It contains 111 verses.
• The Surah was revealed in Makkah.
• It is named after Prophet Yusuf (AS).
• The story begins with the dream of Prophet Yusuf (AS) and includes his separation from his family and eventual reunion.

Last verified on 05-10-2026

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

•  “Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah…” — Surah Al-Fath, 48:29

• The name Muhammad ﷺ is mentioned 4 times in the Holy Quran:
• Aal-e-Imran 3:144
• Al-Ahzab 33:40
• Muhammad 47:2
• Al-Fath 48:29
• The name Ahmad ﷺ is mentioned once in Surah As-Saff 61:6.
• Surah Al-Fath is the 48th Surah of the Quran and has 29 verses.
• It was revealed in Madinah in the 6th year of Hijrah, in connection with the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah.

Explanation

• 113 Surahs of the Holy Quran start with Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem.
• 114 Surahs in the Quran.

Explanation

• Surah Al-Naml has Bismillah twice in the Holy Quran.
• It contains Bismillah at the beginning and again in Verse 30 (message of Prophet Sulaiman AS).
• Surah: 27th
• Verses: 93rd
• Type: Makki Surah
• Name Meaning: “The Ants”

Additional information:

• In contrast, Surah Al-Toba starts without Bismillah.
• Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem is repeated 114 times in the Quran.

Last verified on 12-06-2026