Explanation

• The Nisab (minimum limit) for gold is 7.5 tola (87.48 grams).
• The ratio/nisab of Zakat is 2.5%.
• Zakat was made obligatory in 2 A.H.
• It was fully implemented in 9 A.H.

Additional information:

• Silver Nisab: 52.5 tola = 612.36 grams
• The word “Zakat” occurs 32 times in the Holy Quran.
• Zakat means purification and growth of wealth.
• “Zakat is the treasure of Islam” is a famous saying of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).

Last verified on 11-05-2026

Explanation

• Date: 20 Ramadan, 8 AH
• Gregorian date: December 629 / January 11, 630 AD
• Leader: Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)
• Place: Makkah (Saudi Arabia)
• Occasion: Victory of Muslims over Quraysh

Additional information:

• Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) entered Makkah on his favorite camel Al-Qaswa (القصواء).
• Usama Ibn Zaid (RA) was sitting behind him.
• On the way, Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) recited Surah Al-Fath (48th Surah of the Quran).

Last verified on 01-07-2026

Explanation

• The Umayyad Caliphate was founded by Muawiya I,
• Reign: 661–680 AD
• Start of Rule: After the end of the First Muslim Civil War and a peace treaty with Hasan ibn Ali.
• Moved the Caliphate’s capital to Damascus, Syria

Additional information:

• Umayyad Dynasty started: 661 AD
• Umayyad Dynasty ended: 750 AD
• Last Caliph: Marwan II (744–750 AD)

Last updated NA on 10-09-2026

Explanation

• Namaz-e-Janaza is Farz-e-Kifaya
• No Sajdas are in Salat-e-Janaza
• Namaz-e-Janazah is performed by standing in line
• 4 Takbeers are in Namaz-e-Janaza 
• The first Namaz-e-Janazah performed by the Holy Prophet ﷺ was for Asad bin Zaraara Sahabi
  

Last updated question NS on 10-09-2026

Explanation

• The Battle of Badr was fought in the year 2 AH (After Hijrah)
• Islamic Date: 17 Ramadan, 2 AH
• Gregorian Date: March 13, 624 CE
• Place: Badr (near Madinah)
• Between: Muslims and Makkans (Quraysh)
• Muslim Leader: Muhammad (SAW)
• Muslims: around 313 soldiers
• Number of Muslim martyrs: 14
• Quraysh Army: around 1000 soldiers
• Muslim horses: 2
• Muslim camels: around 70

Last updated by NA on 09-09-2026

Explanation

• KANUPP stands for Karachi Nuclear Power Plant.
• It is located in Karachi, Sindh.
• It was Pakistan’s first nuclear power plant.
• The original K-1 was developed with Canadian assistance.
• It began commercial operation in 1972.
• K-2 and K-3 are newer units developed with Chinese cooperation.

Last verified on 09-09-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan conducted a series of nuclear tests on 28 May 1998 at the Chagai test site, in Balochistan.
• 5 Nuclear tests were conducted by Pakistan at 15:15 hrs PST on 28 May 1998.
• The tests were performed at Ras Koh Hills in the Chagai District of Balochistan Province.
• Chagai-I was Pakistan's first public test of nuclear weapons.

Additional information:

• Chagai-II is the codename assigned to the second atomic test conducted by Pakistan, carried out on 30 May 1998.
• These tests followed the Chagai-I series.
• The test site was Kharan Desert, Pakistan.
• The number of tests is 1.

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• The shortest chapter in the Quran is Surah Al-Kawthar
• Meaning: "The Abundance"
• Number of Verses: 3
• Placement: Chapter 108 in the 30th Juz (Para) of the Quran
• Location of Revelation: Makkah (Makki)

Additional information

• The second shortest surah in the Quran is Surah Al-Asr
• Surah Baqarah is the longest surah of the Holy Quran. (286 Verses). 

Last updated by NS on 5-09-2026

Explanation

• Jabir ibn Hayyan, known as the "father of chemistry."
• He was an Arab Chemist.
• Composition of Alchemy was written by Jabir Bin Hayyan.

Notable ideas:

• Use of organic substances in chemistry
• Sulfur-mercury theory of metals
• Science of the balance
• Science of artificial generation

Last verified on 07-02-2026

Explanation

• Ghazwa-e-Khyber was fought in 7 Hijri (628 AD).
• It was a battle between Muslims and the Jews of Khaybar.
• The battle began and ended in 629 AD.
• Location: Khaybar, Saudi Arabia.
• Result: Muslim victory.
• 15 Muslims were martyred, and 93 Jews were killed in the battle.
  

Additional Information

Famous Ghazwat — Important for MCQs

1. Ghazwa-e-Badr — 2 AH
2. Ghazwa-e-Uhud — 3 AH
3. Ghazwa-e-Khandaq (Ahzab) — 5 AH
4. Ghazwa-e-Banu Quraiza — 5 AH
5. Ghazwa-e-Khaybar — 7 AH
6. Ghazwa-e-Fath-e-Makkah — 8 AH
7. Ghazwa-e-Hunain — 8 AH
8. Ghazwa-e-Taif — 8 AH
9. Ghazwa-e-Tabuk — 9 AH