Explanation

• Total mentions: 32 times
• Makki Surahs: 22 times
• Madani Surahs: 10 times
• Status: Third pillar of Islam
• Purpose: Purification of wealth & helping poor

Last verified on 12-06-2026

Explanation

• Date: 20 June 1980
• Introduced by: General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq
• Zakat Rate: 2.5% on savings
• Ushr: Tax on agricultural produce
• Purpose: Poverty alleviation and welfare distribution

Last verified on 12-06-2026

Explanation

• There are 8 categories (Masarif) for the distribution of Zakat.
• These categories are outlined in Surah Al-Taubah (9:60) of the Quran.

These are:

1. The poor (Al-Fuqara).
2. The needy (Al-Masakin).
3. Zakat administrators.
4. New Muslims and friends of the Muslim community.
5. Slaves and captives.
6. The debt-ridden.
7. In the cause of God.
8. The wayfarer (travelling with few resources).

32 times the word Zakat occurs in the Holy Quran.

22 times word Zakat is used in Makki Surahs.

Zakat was made compulsory in 2 A.H.

But its complete system was imposed in the year of 8th hijrah.

Last verified on 21-04-2026

Explanation

• Surah Ar-Rahman is called Aroos-ul-Quran (Bride of the Quran).
• “Ar-Rahman” means The Most Merciful / Beneficent.
• Surah Number: 55
• Verses: 78
• Type: Makki Surah
• Theme: Blessings of Allah
• Repetition: Famous repeated verse 31 times

Additional information:

• Surah Yaseen is called the Heart of the Quran.

Last verified on 12-06-2026

Explanation

• Date: 23 March 625 AD (3 AH)
• Place: Valley of Uhud, near Madina
• Muslim Army: ~1000
• Enemy Army: ~3000
• 50 skilled archers were placed on Mount Uhud by Prophet Muhammad
• It was between Muslims and the Quraish of Makkah.
• The leader of the Quraish was Abu Sufyan.
• The battle is mentioned in the Qur'an (Surah Aal-e-Imran).

Last verified on 25-04-2026