Explanation

•  Abdullah bin Ubayy passed away in the month of Dhul-Qada in the 9 AH
• Labelled him a munafiq or hypocrite  and "leader of the munafiqun."
• He was the chief of the Arab tribe Banu Khazraj 
• Leading men of Medina 
• Other name: Ibn Salul

Last updated by NA on 25- April-2026

Explanation

• The Qibla was changed in 2 AH (624 AD).
• It happened during the Zuhr (Dhuhr) prayer.
• This event took place about 18 months after Hijrah in Madinah.
• The Qibla was changed from Bait al-Maqdis (Al-Aqsa Mosque) to Kaaba.
• Masjid al-Qiblatain is the mosque where this change occurred.
• The first Qibla of Muslims was Al-Aqsa Mosque.
• The change of Qibla is mentioned in the Holy Quran (Surah Al-Baqarah).

Last verified on 25-05-2026

Explanation

• Year → 570 AD
• Event → Attack on Makkah by Abraha
• Army → Included elephants
• Result → Army destroyed by Ababil birds
• Significance → Birth year of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

Last verified on 25-04-2026

Explanation

• Abdullah bin Ubay (Ibn Ubayy ibn Salul) is known as Rais-ul-Munafiqeen (Leader of Hypocrites).
• He was a prominent figure in Medina during the time of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Additional information:

• Abu Jahl – Opponent of Islam in Makkah
• Abu Lahab – Uncle of Prophet (PBUH), enemy of Islam
• Abu Sufyan – Later accepted Islam after conquest of Makkah
• Musaylima – False prophet
• Walid bin Mughirah – Quraysh leader and opponent

Last verified on 19-04-2026

Explanation

• Before the Kaabah in Makkah, the Qibla for Muslims was Masjid-e-Aqsa in Jerusalem.
• The Quran mentions this change in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:144), directing Muslims to face the Kaabah.

Additional information:

• Direction shift: from Jerusalem to Makkah
• Change occurred: around 16–17 months after Hijrah (622 AD)
• Purpose: unity and distinct identity for Muslims

Last verified on 12-03-2026