Explanation

• Year made compulsory: 2 A.H.
• Meaning of Zakat: Purification
• Position in Islam: Fourth Pillar of Islam
• Recipients: Poor, needy, debtors, travelers, and other eligible groups

Additional information:

• The word “Zakat” appears about 32 times in the Holy Quran.
• Abu Bakr fought against those who refused to pay Zakat after the death of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
• Standard Zakat rate on savings and wealth is generally 2.5% after meeting Nisab criteria.
• Fasting became compulsory: 2 A.H.
• Qiblah changed toward Kaaba: 2 A.H.
• Battle of Badr took place: 2 A.H.

Last verified on 10-05-2026

Explanation

• Largest Muslim country by area is Kazakhstan.
• Largest Muslim country by Population is Indonesia.

Additional information:

• World Largest country by area is Russia.
• World Largest Country by Population is India.

Last  verified on 27-07-2026

Explanation

Explanation

• It happened during the month of Sha'ban, 2 AH
• While the Prophet ﷺ was leading the Dhuhr (or Asr) prayer Masjid al-Qiblatain
• The verse revealed was Surah Al-Baqarah 2:144: "Turn your face toward Al-Masjid Al-Haram..."

Additional information:

• The first Qibla Muslims prayed for is  Al-Aqsa mosque المسجد الأقصى (Bait Al-Maqdis بيت المقدس)

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Last updated 24-07-2026 by NA

Explanation

• Hazrat Umar Farooq was martyred on 1st Muharram 24 A.H
• Date of Attack: 26th Dhu al-Hijjah, 23 A.H.
• Date of Passing: 1st Muharram, 24 A.H.
• Attacker: Abu Lu'lu'a al-Majusi (Firoz)
• Place: Masjid an-Nabawi in Medina during the Fajr prayer
• Position: 2nd Rashidun Caliph
• Caliphate: 13–24 AH

Additional information

• The wife of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Hazrat Hafsah (رضہ) was the daughter of Umar Farooq (R.A)

Last updated 26-07-2026 by NA