Explanation

• The Sahabi who secretly supplied food to the Holy Prophet (PBUH) during the boycott was Hakim ibn Hizam.
• He was the nephew of Hazrat Khadija (RA).
• Boycott period: 619–622 AD (3 years).
• Location: Valley of Abi Talib (Makkah).

Last verified on 02-06-2026

Explanation

• Umm Jamil, whose name was Arwa bint Harb, was the wife of Abu Lahab.
• She was the sister of Abu Sufyan.
• She is mentioned in the Qur’an in Surah Al-Masad (111:4) as the “carrier of firewood.”
• Islamic commentaries associate her with placing thorny branches and refuse in the Prophet’s ﷺ path.

Last verified on 06-09-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Musab bin 'Umair (RA) possessed a stature similar to the Holy Prophet (PBUH
• Musab ibn Omair means “the Good”
• He embraced Islam in 614 CE and was the first ambassador of Islam.
• During the Battle of Uhud, he fought fiercely to protect the Prophet (PBUH).
• When he was martyred, the enemy and some Muslims thought it was the Prophet (PBUH) 

Last updated question by NA on 07 May 2026

Explanation

• Name “Ahmed”, one time mentioned in the whole Quran in Surah As-Saff (61:6)
• It appears in Surah As-Saff (61:6) in the context of the prophecy of Isa (Jesus), son of Mary, about the coming of a messenger after him.

ایسا سورہ الصف (61:6) میں عیسیٰ ابن مریم کی ایک پیغمبر کے بارے میں پیشین گوئی کے تناظر میں ظاہر ہوتا ہے جو ان کے بعد آئے گا۔

Additional information: 

• The name “Muhammad” is mentioned four times in the whole Quran.
• Surah Ali-Imran: ayat 144.
• Surah al-Ahzab: ayat 40.
• Surah Muhammad: ayat 2.
• Surah al-Fath: ayat 29

Last updated by NS on 01 MAY 2026

Explanation

• Hashim ibn Abd Manaf was the son of Abd Manaf.
• His original name was Amr, and he was known as Hashim.
• He was the great-grandfather of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
• Hashim was an important ancestor of the Banu Hashim clan of Quraysh.
• Abd Manaf → Hashim → Abd al-Muttalib → Abdullah → Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

Last verified on 05-09-2026