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• The most important part of Hajj is the Day of 'Arafah
• This takes place on the 9th day of Dhul-Hijjah
• It is often described as the heart of Hajj,
• Pilgrims travel from Mina to the plains of Arafat

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• The first poet of Islam was Hassan Bin Sabit.
• An Arabian poet and companion of the Prophet Muhammad SAW.
• He was renowned for his poetry defending and promoting Islam.
• He was Born in 563 AD.
• He was died in 674 AD, aged 110 or 111.

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• Pakistan became an "Islamic Republic" in its 1956 constitution.
• This constitution was the first to declare Pakistan as an Islamic Republic.
• It is reflecting the country's identity as a democratic state founded on the principles of Islam.

Additional information:

• The constitution was adopted on March 23, 1956.
• The 1956 Constitution was abrogated in 1958.
• When President Iskander Mirza imposed martial law and declared himself the Chief Martial Law Administrator.

Last verified on 23-03-2026

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• Al-Baqarah (The Cow or The Heifer) is the second and longest chapter of the Quran, with 286 verses.
• 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 and is positioned in Juzʼ 1–3.
• The chapter has 40 Rukus.
• It is classified as Medinan.

Additional information:

• Hazrat Ibrahim (علیہ السلام) is mentioned 13 times.
• The verse 183 describes the obligation of fasting (soam).
• Surah Aal-e-Imran is the second longest surah of Holy Quran.
• Surah Al-Kausar is the shortest surah of Holy Quran.

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Kashmir Black Day is observed annually on 27 October.

It commemorates 27 October 1947, when Indian forces entered Kashmir.

The day has increased significance following the 5 August 2019, revocation of Article 370 by India. 

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The army was led by Zayd ibn Harithah

The second-in-command was Jafar ibn Abi Talib

And the third-in-command was Abd Allah ibn Rawahah.

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After Pakistan's first ever general elections the 1973 Constitution was created by an elected Parliament.

The Constitution declared Pakistan an Islamic Republic and Islam as the state religion.

The 1973 Constitution recognizes Urdu as Pakistan's only national language.

1973 Constitution contained 280 articles, 07 schedules and 12 chapters with Objective Resolution.

Effective date: 14 August 1973

Drafted by the Government of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto

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Jabal al-Nour, also known as the "Mountain of Light"

It is located in the Hejaz region of Saudi Arabia, near Mecca. 

Jabal al-Nour is home to the Cave of Hira

Where the Prophet Muhammad received his first revelation

It is also known as Jabal al-Quran and Jabal al-Islam

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Central Europe includes countries like Germany, Poland, and France, which have high population densities.

This region has well-developed infrastructure, industries, and urban centers, leading to a dense population.

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• Bombay was separated from Sindh in 1936 under Indian Act 1935.
• Jinnah demanded this separation in 1929.
• The first Muslim League Government in Sindh was formed in 1943.
• Key figures like Sir Abdul Qayyum Khan and other Indian Muslim leaders played pivotal roles in achieving this separation.
• Sindh is known as Bab-ul-Islam.
• As it was first invaded by Muslim General Mohammad Bin Qasim.