Explanation

General Elections are held after every 5 years.

The first-ever general elections were held on 7th December 1970.

Yahya Khan issued a Legal Framework Order for the first general elections.

Explanation

• Fasting in the month of Ramadan was made obligatory on 10th Sha'ban, 2 A.H.
• Ramadan fasting is the 4th fundamental pillar of Islam.
• The purpose of fasting is to develop piety, self-control, and sacrifice of body and soul.

Last verified on 06-07-2026

Explanation

• It happened during the month of Sha'ban, 2 AH
• While the Prophet ﷺ was leading the Dhuhr (or Asr) prayer Masjid al-Qiblatain
• The verse revealed was Surah Al-Baqarah 2:144: "Turn your face toward Al-Masjid Al-Haram..."

Additional information:

• The first Qibla Muslims prayed for is  Al-Aqsa mosque المسجد الأقصى (Bait Al-Maqdis بيت المقدس)

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Last updated 24-07-2026 by NA

Explanation

• There are 7 words in the First Kalimah (Kalimah Tayyibah).
• The Arabic text is: لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللهُ مُحَمَّدٌ رَسُولُ اللهِ

The breakdown of the words is:

1. La (لَا)
2. Ilaha (إِلٰهَ)
3. Illa (إِلَّا)
4. Allahu (ٱللَّٰهُ)
5. Muhammadun (مُحَمَّدٌ)
6. Rasulul (رَسُولُ)
7. Allah (ٱللَّٰهِ)

Additional information:

• There are 26 letters in the First Kalimah.
• There are zero dots in the First Kalimah.

Last verified on 18-07-2026

Explanation

• The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has 57 member countries.

Additional information:

• It was founded on 25 September 1969 with 25 original members.
• The OIC is the largest international organization after the United Nations.
• Headquarters: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Official Languages: Arabic, English, French
• Main Purpose: Promote cooperation, unity, peace, and protect the interests of Muslim countries.
• On 28 June 2011, it changed its name from the Organization of the Islamic Conference to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
• The first OIC Summit was held in Rabat, Morocco.

Last verified on 07-07-2026

Explanation

Explanation

• Pakistan joined the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in 1979.
• It is joined to strengthen relations with developing countries.

Additional information:

• Founded: 1961
• Founding Conference: Belgrade, Serbia
• Members: 120 developing countries
• Headquarters: Jakarta, Indonesia
• Founding Leaders: Jawaharlal Nehru, Sukarno, Josip Broz Tito, Kwame Nkrumah, Gamal Abdel Nasser

Last verified on 23-06-2026

Explanation

• The first general elections in Pakistan were held on 7 December 1970.
• Conducted under the Legal Framework Order (LFO) issued by General Yahya Khan.

Seats Structure:

Total seats: 313 seats in National Assembly

General seats: 300 seats

• East Pakistan: 162 seats
• West Pakistan: 138 seats

Reserved seats for women: 13 seats

• East Pakistan: 7 seats
• West Pakistan: 6 seats

Main Results:

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (Awami League)

• Seats won: 167
• Votes: 12,937,162
• Percentage: 39.20%

Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (PPP)

• Seats won: 86
• Votes: 6,148,923
• Percentage: 18.63%

Last verified on 21-06-2026

Explanation

• Total Sajdah in Quran → 14
• Makki Surahs → 11 Sajdah
• Madani Surahs → 3 Sajdah
• First Sajdah → Surah Al-A'raf (7:206)
• Last Sajdah → Surah Al-Alaq (96:19)

Additional information:

Last verified on 25-04-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Ali (RA) married Hazrat Fatimah (RA) in 2nd Hijri year.
• The marriage took place in 1 Dhu al-Hijjah, 2 AH (24 February AD 624).
• This is one of the most blessed marriages in Islamic history.
• Hazrat Fatimah (RA) was the beloved daughter of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
• Hazrat Ali (RA) was the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet (PBUH).

Last verified on 02-06-2026