Explanation

• First capital: Madina
• Hijrah year: 622 AD (1 AH)
• Country: Saudi Arabia
• Role: First Islamic state center
• Famous mosque: Masjid al-Nabawi

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Explanation

• Hazrat Ali (RA) was appointed caretaker of Madinah during the expedition of Tabuk.
• The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) left him to manage the city.
• He was responsible for the families and affairs of Muslims in Madinah.
• Battle of Tabuk took place in 9 AH (630 AD).
• This shows the trust of the Prophet (PBUH) in Hazrat Ali (RA).

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Explanation

• The Jews of Madina mainly used Hebrew language in religious texts and identity.
• At the time of Prophet Muhammad, Hebrew was the primary written and cultural language of the Jewish tribes.
• Madina had multiple tribes including Jewish communities like Banu Qaynuqa, Banu Nadir, and Banu Qurayza.

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Explanation

• Jannat al-Baqīʿ, located in Medina, Saudi Arabia.
• It is the oldest and first Islamic cemetery.
• It situated southeast of the Prophet's Mosque.
• It contains the graves of some of Prophet Muhammad's family and friends.
• The first companion buried there was Uthman Ibn Madhoon.
• Hazrat Khadija (RA) is the only Ummul Momineen not buried in Jannat al-Baqīʿ.

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Explanation

• The old name of Madinah (Medina) was Yathrib
• (Mentioned as Yasrab in Quran, Chapter 33 (Al-Aḥzāb).
• Renamed Madīnat an-Nabī (“City of the Prophet”)
• After Prophet Muhammad SAW’s migration in 622 CE
• Located in the Hejaz region, Saudi Arabia.

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Last updated by NA on 25-April-2026