Explanation

• Qaswa was the name of the camel on which Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) migrated to Madina.
• After reaching Madina, Qaswa stopped at the place where Al-Masjid an-Nabawi was later built.
• The Hijrah took place in 622 AD.
• The Prophet (ﷺ) also had other well-known she-camels, including Al-Jad'aa and Al-Adbaa.

Last verified on 07-07-2026

Explanation

• The Communal Award was announced in August 16, 1932.
• It was given by Ramsay MacDonald.
• It introduced separate electorates for different communities.
• Aimed to provide political representation to minorities.
• It came after the 3rd Round Table Conferences.

Last verified on 29-04-2026

Explanation

• The second Azan for Jumuah was started by Hazrat Usman (RA).
• It was introduced during his caliphate.
• He was the third Caliph of Islam (644–656 CE).
• The purpose was to inform more الناس as the population increased.
• The practice is mentioned in Sahih al-Bukhari (Friday Prayer section).

Last verified on 26-04-2026

Explanation

• Author: Ibn Ishaq
• Title: Sirat Rasul Ullah (Life of the Messenger of God)
• Written: 767 CE (150 AH)
• Original manuscript: Lost
• Preserved by: Ibn Hisham and Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari

Last verified on 03-07-2026

Explanation

• Holy Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) passed away on Monday, 8 June 632 CE (12 Rabiʿ al-Awwal, 11 AH).
• He was buried in the room of Hazrat Aisha (RA), which is now part of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi.
• The Prophet (ﷺ) was died at the age of 63 years.

Additional information:

• Birth: 12 Rabiʿ al-Awwal, 571 CE
• Mother (Hazrat Amina RA) passed away: When he was 6 years old
• Grandfather (Abdul Muttalib) passed away: When he was 8 years old
• Migration (Hijrah) to Madinah: 622 CE

Last verified on 03-07-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Usman (RA) had the longest tenure among the Rashidun (Orthodox) Caliphs.

Additional information:

1. Abu Bakr – 632–634 CE (2 years - Shortest Tenure)
2. Umar ibn al-Khattab – 634–644 CE (10 years)
3. Uthman ibn Affan – 644–656 CE (12 years - Longest Tenure)
4. Ali ibn Abi Talib – 656–661 CE (5 years)
5. Hasan ibn Ali – 661 CE (about 6 months

Last verified on 03-07-2026

Explanation

• Sound cannot travel through a vacuum because there are no particles to carry sound vibrations.
• Sound needs a medium such as a solid, liquid, or gas to travel.
• Since space is nearly a vacuum, sound cannot be heard there.
• The speed of sound in a vacuum is 0 m/s.

Additional information:

• Infrasound: Below 20 Hz
• Audible sound: 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz (20 kHz)
• Ultrasound: Above 20 kHz
• Speed of sound in air: 343 m/s
• Speed of sound in water: 1,481 m/s

Last verified on 07-06-2026

Explanation

• Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was given the title “Ambassador of Hindu-Muslim Unity”.
• This title was conferred by Sarojini Naidu, a prominent Indian political leader and poet.
• At that time, Jinnah was working for unity between Hindus and Muslims.

Last verified on 13-01-2026

Explanation

• Sayyid Ameer Ali founded the London Muslim Federation in 1908.
• This organization was an independent organization and was not a branch of the All-India Muslim Federation.
• In 1909 he became the first Indian to sit as a member of the Privy Council's judicial committee.
• He served that role until his death in 1928.

Last verified on 04-04-2026

Explanation

• United Nations (UNO) recognizes six official working languages.

Additional information:

• Official Languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish
• Founded: 24 October 1945
• Headquarters: New York, USA
• Purpose: Promote international peace, security, and cooperation
• Members: 193 countries

Last verified on 15-01-2026