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OIC (Organization of Islamic Cooperation)

• Foundation Date: 25 September 1969
• Headquarters: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Official Languages: Arabic, English, French
• Total Members: 57 countries
• First Summit: Rabat, Morocco
• Significance: Largest international organization after the UN

Last verified on 20-06-2026

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• The current Hijri year is 1448 AH (After Hijrah), which started on 17 June 2025.
• Starting event: Hijrah of Prophet Muhammad SAW from Makkah to Madina (622 AD)
• Introduced by: Hazrat Umar (RA) (17 AH/638 AD)

Additional information:

• Total months: 12
• Normal year: 354 days (Solar year 365 days)
• Leap year: 355 days (Solar year 366 days)
• Each month: 29 or 30 days (Solar year 30 or 31 days)
• Islamic year is 10–11 days shorter than the Gregorian year (lunar cycle).

Last verified on 26-04-2026

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• Hazrat Abu Ubaidah bin al-Jarrah (RA) was one of the Ashra Mubashra.
• He was given the title Ameen-ul-Ummat (Trustee of the Ummah).
• He was known for honesty, trustworthiness, and leadership.
• He played an important role in Islamic conquests in Syria.
• He was among the closest companions of the Prophet (PBUH).

Last verified on 28-04-2026

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• Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbas (RA) is known as “Tarjuman-ul-Qur’an” (Translator of Qur’an).
• He was the cousin of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
• He was the greatest early mufassir (interpreter) of the Quran.
• He had deep knowledge of Tafsir, Hadith, and Arabic language.
• Many companions and scholars learned from him.

Last verified on 26-04-2026

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• Battle of Yarmouk: Fought between the Byzantine Empire and Muslim forces under Khalid bin Waleed.
• Dates: August 15 to August 20, 636 AD.
• Location: Near the Yarmouk River.
• Caliphate: During the reign of Hazrat Umar (RA).
• Result: Decisive victory for the Muslims, marking the end of Byzantine rule in Syria.

Last verified on 12-06-2026