Explanation

• Companion Sent: Hazrat Mu'adh ibn Jabal (RA)
• Destination: Yemen
• Year: 10 AH / 631 CE
• Main Duties: Teach Islam, administer justice, collect Zakat
• Sent By: Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)

Last verified on 09-07-2026

Explanation

• Istelam means kissing Hajr-e-Aswad (the Black Stone) or touching it.
• Aswad means کالا یا سیاہ رنگ کا
• It is located in the eastern corner of the Kaaba.
• It is performed during Tawaf in Hajj and Umrah.
• It shows love and respect for the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• Year of Hijrah: 622 CE
• From: Makkah
• To: Madinah
• Reason: Persecution of Muslims by Quraysh
• Islamic Calendar Started: 1 AH (Anno Hegirae)

Additional information:

• Prophet Muhammad stayed in the Cave of Thawr during the migration journey.
• Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) accompanied the Prophet ﷺ during Hijrah.

Last verified on 10-05-2026

Explanation

• First Eid prayer: 2 A.H.
• Rak'ahs in Eid prayer: 2
• Additional Takbirs: 6

Additional information:

• First Jumu'ah prayer: 12 Rabi' al-Awwal, 1 A.H.
• Farewell Hajj performed: 10 A.H.

Last verified on 06-07-2026

Explanation

• Qaswa was the name of the camel on which Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) migrated to Madina.
• After reaching Madina, Qaswa stopped at the place where Al-Masjid an-Nabawi was later built.
• The Hijrah took place in 622 AD.
• The Prophet (ﷺ) also had other well-known she-camels, including Al-Jad'aa and Al-Adbaa.

Last verified on 07-07-2026