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• الصلاة خير من النوم means “Prayer is better than sleep.”
• These words are recited in the Fajr (morning) Adhan.
• Hazrat Umar (R.A.) was the second Caliph of Islam.
• It ruled from 634 to 644 CE.

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• The Diamer-Bhasha Dam is constructed on the Indus River.
• It is located between Kohistan (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) and Diamer (Gilgit-Baltistan).
• The foundation in 1998 by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
• Opened: 2028
• Height: 272 m

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Last verified on 20-06-2026

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• Adopted: 12 March 1949

• Adopting Body: Constituent Assembly of Pakistan

• Presented By: Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan

• Date of Presentation: 7 March 1949

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• Total Members of Assembly: 75

• Members Supporting the Resolution: 21

• Minority Members: 10

• All amendments proposed by minority members were rejected.

• As a result, all 10 minority members voted against the resolution.

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• Ajay Banga was nominated by US President Joe Biden.
• Ajay Banga assumed office in June 2023.
• Previously, David Malpass was serving President of the World Bank.

Last verified on 22-10-2026

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• Name: Hazrat Shoaib (A.S)
• Title: Khatib-ul-Anbiya (Speaker of the Prophets) due to his powerful speech and preaching style.
• Nation: People of Madyan and Aykah
• Main message: Truthfulness, fair business, worship of Allah
• Relationship: Father-in-law of Hazrat Musa (A.S)

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There are five pillars of Islam:

1. First Pillar: Shahadatain (شہادتیں) –  Faith declaration
2. Second Pillar: Namaz (نماز) – five daily prayers
3. Third Pillar: Zakat (زکوٰۃ) – Obligatory charity (2.5% of wealth above Nisab)
4. Fourth Pillar: Fasting (Sawm / روزہ) – Ramadan fasting
5. Fifth Pillar: Hajj (حج) – Pilgrimage to Makkah once in a lifetime, if able

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• The word Islam is derived from the Arabic root س ل م (S-L-M), associated with peace, safety, and submission.
• Islam means submission and obedience to Allah, while the related Arabic words convey meanings associated with peace and security.
• A key concept in Islam is submitting to the will of Allah and seeking peace through obedience to Him.

Last verified on 16-10-2026

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• Date: 27 October
• Observed as: Kashmir Black Day
• First oberved Year: 1947
• Purpose: To mark the arrival of Indian troops in Srinagar.

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• Surah Al-Baqarah is the longest chapter (surah) in the Holy Quran
• Chapter Number: 2nd chapter in the Quran.
• Meaning: "The Cow" or "The Heifer".
• Verse Count: 286 verses (ayat).
• Length: Spans about 2.5 parts (juz') of the Quran
• .Place of Revelation: Madinah. 
• It derives its name from the story of the cow (vv. 67-73).
• Verse 282, the longest verse, is known as 'āyatu d-dayn.
• It consists of 25,500 letters.
• The chapter has 40 Rukus.

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• Surah Al-Kausar is the shortest surah of the Holy Quran.
• Surah Aal-e-Imran is the second-longest surah of the Holy Quran.

Last updated NA on 10-09-2026