Explanation

• Security Council Permanent Members: 5 (China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, United States)
• Total Members: 15
• Non-Permanent Members: 10
• Term of Non-Permanent Members: 2 years

Additional information:

• Organization: United Nations (UN/UNO)
• Founded: 24 October 1945
• Headquarters: New York City, United States
• Total Member States: 193
• Purpose: To maintain international peace and security.

Pakistan as Non-Permanent Member:

Pakistan has served 8 times in the Security Council:

1. 1952–1953
2. 1968–1969
3. 1976–1977
4. 1983–1984
5. 1993–1994
6. 2003–2004
7. 2012–2013
8. 2025–2026

Last verified on 28-01-2026

Explanation

• Al-Sab'a Al-Masani refers to Surah Al-Fatihah.
• It means "The Seven Repeated Verses" because Surah Al-Fatihah has 7 verses and it is recited in every Rak'ah of Salah.
• It is mentioned in Qur'an 15:87.
• Surah Al-Fatihah is the opening chapter of the Qur'an.

Last verified on 18-07-2026

Explanation

• A land tax imposed on non-Muslim cultivators and landlords was known as Kharaj
• Non-Muslim subjects paid kharaj on their lands;
• Muslim landowners generally paid 'ushr

Additional information:

• Jizyah: Personal tax on eligible non-Muslim adult males
• Khums: One-fifth (20%) of war booty and certain other specified gains
• Zakat: 2.5% annual tax on eligible Muslim wealth
• Ushr: One-tenth (10%) of agricultural produce from naturally irrigated Muslim-owned land

Last updated by NA on 09-09-2026

Explanation

• The Miraj event took place on the 27th of Rajab in the 10th (621 A.D) year of Prophethood.
• Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was staying at the house of  Umm-e-Hani bint Abi Talib (Prophet's Cousin's Sister) on the night of Miraj.
• That night, Angel Jibreel came to the Prophet (SAW) and took him on the journey of Israa and Miraj.
• During Miraj, Hazrat Adam and Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) met at the first heaven.
• The event is mentioned in Surah Bani Israel.

It is also known as 'Isra and Mi'raj' or 'Shab-e-Meraj'. 

• Isra: Night journey from Makkah to Masjid Al-Aqsa.
• Mi’raj: Journey from Masjid Al-Aqsa to the heavens.

Gifts of the 27th of Rajab:

• The five prescribed daily prayers.
• The last part of the chapter of Al-Baqara (Amanar-Rasulu).

Last verified on 25-04-2026

Explanation

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Explanation

• Monsoon season in Pakistan starts in July and ends in September.
• It bringing significant rainfall mainly to northern and eastern regions. 

Additional information:

• Cool, dry winter: December to February
• Hot, dry spring: March to May
• Summer rainy season (southwest monsoon): June to September
• Retreating monsoons: October to November

Last verified on 23-03-2026

Explanation

• First Hajj: Hazrat Adam (A.S) and Hazrat Hawwa (A.S)
• Kaaba rebuilt by: Hazrat Ibrahim (A.S) and Hazrat Ismail (A.S)
• Hajj became obligatory: 9 Hijri
• Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) performed Hajj: 10 Hijri (632 AD)
• Hajjat-ul-Wada: The first and last Hajj of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
• The Prophet (PBUH) performed Umrah four times in his life.

Last verified on 14-03-2026

Explanation

Host Country: Japan

Host City: Tokyo

Actual Dates: July 23 – August 8, 2021

Reason for Delay: COVID-19 pandemic 

Additional information:

Last verified on 02-02-2026

Explanation

Mustard is a Rabi crop.

Rabi crop is grown in autumn or early winter

They harvested in spring or early summer

They are grown in October or November. 

major rabi crop in India and Pakistan is:

• wheat, 
• barley,
• mustard,
• sesame,
•  peas.

Rabi crops are known as winter crops.

ND23-4-2023