Explanation

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

Last updated by NS on 5-09-2026

Explanation

• 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

Explanation

• Malik Ghulam Muhammad was the third Governor-General of Pakistan.

Additional information:

1. Muhammad Ali Jinnah: 15 August 1947 – 11 September 1948.
2. Khawaja Nazimuddin: 14 September 1948 – 17 October 1951.
3. Malik Ghulam Muhammad: 17 October 1951 – 6 October 1955.
4. Iskander Mirza: 6 October 1955 – 23 March 1956.

Last verified on 14-10-2026

Explanation

• Date: October 1, 1906
• Leader: Sir Aga Khan III
• Members: About 35 Muslim leaders
• Location: Viceregal Lodge in Simla
• Main Purpose: To demand separate electorates and protect Muslim political interests.

Last verified on 12-10-2026

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

• Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah resigned from the Indian National Congress in 1920.
• Because he disagreed with Congress’s Satyagraha campaign.
• Jinnah joined the Indian National Congress in 1906.

Additional information:

• He became a member of the All-India Muslim League on 10 October 1913.

Last verified in 07-10-2026

Explanation

• Capital: Tripoli
• Currency: Libyan Dinar
• Official language: Arabic
• Continent: Africa
• Religion: Islam

Additional information:

Memory Trick

DINAR → Countries using the dinar include:

• K — Kuwait
• S — Sudan

J-A-I-L

• J — Jordan
• A — Algeria
• I — Iraq
• L — Libya

Last verified on 27-09-2026

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

• 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

• Name “Ahmed”, one time mentioned in the whole Quran in Surah As-Saff (61:6)
• It appears in Surah As-Saff (61:6) in the context of the prophecy of Isa (Jesus), son of Mary, about the coming of a messenger after him.

ایسا سورہ الصف (61:6) میں عیسیٰ ابن مریم کی ایک پیغمبر کے بارے میں پیشین گوئی کے تناظر میں ظاہر ہوتا ہے جو ان کے بعد آئے گا۔

Additional information: 

• The name “Muhammad” is mentioned four times in the whole Quran.
• Surah Ali-Imran: ayat 144.
• Surah al-Ahzab: ayat 40.
• Surah Muhammad: ayat 2.
• Surah al-Fath: ayat 29

Last updated by NS on 01 MAY 2026