Explanation

Member Countries (8):

1. Afghanistan,
2. Bangladesh,
3. Bhutan,
4. India,
5. Maldives,
6. Nepal,
7. Pakistan,
8. Sri Lanka

SAARC: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation

• Founded: 8 December 1985
• Headquarters: Kathmandu, Nepal
• Official Language: English
• Purpose: Promote regional cooperation, economic growth, and cultural exchange among South Asian nations

Explanation

• O⁻ (O Negative) is the universal donor blood group.
• It can be transfused to A, B, AB, and O blood groups.
• O⁻ blood lacks A, B, and Rh (D) antigens.

Additional information:

• Universal Recipient: AB⁺ (AB Positive)
• ABO Blood Groups: A, B, AB, O
• Rh Types: Positive (+) and Negative (−)
• Total Common Blood Groups: 8 (A⁺, A⁻, B⁺, B⁻, AB⁺, AB⁻, O⁺, O⁻)

Last verified on 14-07-2026

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

ABUNDANT means کَثیر

Scarce means قلیل

Minute means بہت چھوٹا یا چھوٹا

Explanation

• Sariyya refers to a military expedition or battle in which the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) did not personally participate.
• These were usually led by his companions to spread Islam or defend the community.

Additional information:

• Ghazwa: A battle attended by Holy Prophet (PBUH).

Last verified on 09-09-2026

Explanation

• Ijtihad is an important concept in Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh).
• It refers to using independent reasoning to derive Islamic rulings.
• It is used when clear guidance is not found in the Quran or Sunnah.
• Root word: J-H-D (effort / struggle).

Last verified on 09-05-2026

Explanation

• Name: Hazrat Usman bin Mazoon (RA)
• Status: Early companion of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)
• Place: Makkah
• Injury: Lost/suffered injury to one eye
• Reason: Suffered persecution for the sake of Islam
• Known for: Patience and sacrifice in the way of Allah

Last verified on 09-09-2026

Explanation

• Prophet Dawood (AS) is known for being a good player of flute.
• Holy Book: Zabur
• Special blessing: Beautiful and melodious voice
• Associated with: Glorification of Allah by birds and mountains
• Known for: Beautiful recitation and voice

Last verified on 09-09-2026

Explanation

• First Ghazwa (Battle) took place between Muslims and Kuffar is Ghazwa Abwa.
• Ghazwa Abwa is the First Ghazwa of Islam.
• Ghazwa Wadan is another name for this battle.
• Abwa is the first expedition, in which the Holy Prophet (PBUH), with 60 Muhajireen, left Madinah with the goal of jihad for the first time in the month of Safar 2 AH.

Last verified 09-09-2026

Explanation

• CTBT stands for Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.
• It's a multilateral treaty to ban nuclear weapons test explosions for both civilian and military purposes
• Signed: 24 September 1996
• Its headquarters in Vienna, Austria.

Languages (6):

1. Arabic
2. Chinese
3. English
4. French
5. Russian
6. Spanish

The three countries that have not signed the CTBT are:

1. India
2. North Korea
3. Pakistan

These countries are also among the eight Annex 2 states that have not ratified the treaty.

The United States was the first nation to sign the treaty.

• Signatories: 187
• Ratifiers: 178

Last verified on 09-09-2026