Explanation

• Branch of Islam: Isma'ili Shia
• Founded: 909 CE
• Ended: 1171 CE
• Duration: About 262 years
• Capital: Cairo (from 969 CE)

Additional information:

• The Al-Azhar Mosque and University in Cairo were established by the Fatimids in 970–972 CE.
• The Fatimid Caliphate ruled parts of North Africa, Egypt, the Levant, and the Hijaz.

Last verified on 26-97-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA) was awarded the title "The Lion of Allah (Asadullah / Sher-e-Khuda)."
• "Asadullah" means "The Lion of Allah".

Additional information:

• He was the cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).
• He belonged to the Quraysh tribe and the Banu Hashim family in Makkah.
• He was the fourth Rightly Guided Caliph, ruling from 656–661 AD.
• He was also known by the title Abu Turab.

Last verified on 22-07-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Ali (RA) was the first child to accept Islam.
• He was the cousin of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
• Son-in-law of the Islamic prophet Muhammad
• He became the fourth Caliph of Islam.
• Ruled from 656 CE until his assassination in 661
• • Tribe: Quraysh (Banu Hashim)
  • Father: Abu Talib ibn Abd al-Muttalib
  • Mother: Fatima bint Asad

Last update 0n 21-07-2026 by NA

Explanation

• Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA), the first Caliph of Islam, ruled for approximately 2 years (2 years, 2 months, and 14 days).
• His caliphate lasted from 8 June 632 CE to 23 August 634 CE.
• He became the first Caliph after the death of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).
• He passed away due to illness in August 634 CE.

Additional information:

• Umar ibn al-Khattab: 10 years, 6 months, and 4 days
• Uthman ibn Affan: 11 years, 11 months, and 18 days
• Ali ibn Abi Talib: 4 years, 9 months, and 7 days

Last verified on 07-07-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Umar (R.A.) was appointed as the first Qazi by Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A.).
• During the caliphate of Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A.), Hazrat Umar (R.A.) was appointed to administer justice.
• He was renowned for his justice, wisdom, and knowledge of Islamic law.

Last verified on 20-07-2026