Explanation

• Hadith Meaning: Saying, action, approval of Prophet (PBUH)
• Sources: Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
• Narrators: Sahaba (companions)
• Purpose: Guidance for Muslims
• Relation to Quran: Explains and supports Quranic teachings

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• Year made compulsory: 2 A.H.
• Meaning of Zakat: Purification
• Position in Islam: Fourth Pillar of Islam
• Recipients: Poor, needy, debtors, travelers, and other eligible groups

Additional information:

• The word “Zakat” appears about 32 times in the Holy Quran.
• Abu Bakr fought against those who refused to pay Zakat after the death of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
• Standard Zakat rate on savings and wealth is generally 2.5% after meeting Nisab criteria.
• Fasting became compulsory: 2 A.H.
• Qiblah changed toward Kaaba: 2 A.H.
• Battle of Badr took place: 2 A.H.

Last verified on 10-05-2026

Explanation

• Masjid-e-Quba is the first mosque in the history of Islam.
• It is built after Prophet Muhammad (SAW) arrived in Madina.

Additional information:

• Masjid-ul-Haram is the first mosque on the surface of the earth.
• Masjid-ul-Aqsa, built by Prophet Salaiman (AS), was the first mosque constructed on the surface of the earth.

Last verified on 11-05-2026

Explanation

• Five daily prayers (Salat) were made compulsory during the event of Miraj (Ascension).
• This event occurred on 27 Rajab, 10th Nabvi year.
• Allah initially prescribed 50 prayers, later reduced to 5, but reward remains equal to 50.
• It is one of the five pillars of Islam.

Last verified on 02-04-2026

Explanation

Explanation

• NATO stands for North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
• Founded: 4 April 1949 (Washington, USA).
• Headquarters: Brussels, Belgium 
• Type: Military Alliance.
• Official Languages: English & French.
• Founding Members: 12

Total Members: 32

• European: 30
• North American: 2

Latest Member: Sweden (joined 7 March 2024)

• Muslim Member Country: Türkiye
• Pakistan: Not a NATO member

List of NATO member countries:

1. Albania
2. Belgium
3. Bulgaria
4. Canada
5. Croatia
6. Czechia
7. Denmark
8. Estonia
9. France
10. Germany
11. Greece
12. Hungary
13. Iceland
14. Italy
15. Latvia
16. Lithuania
17. Luxembourg
18. Montenegro
19. Netherlands
20. North Macedonia
21. Norway
22. Poland
23. Portugal
24. Romania
25. Slovakia
26. Slovenia
27. Spain
28. Turkiye
29. United Kingdom
30. United States
31. Finland
32. Sweden

Last verified on 10-05-2026

Explanation

• Date: 24 June 1945
• Presided by: Lord Wavell
• Place: Viceregal Lodge, Simla
• Main parties: Congress & All India Muslim League
• Purpose: Formation of Executive Council and constitutional settlement

Last verified on 14-05-2026

Explanation

FATF (Financial Action Task Force):

• Headquarters: Paris, France
• Purpose: To combat money laundering and terrorism financing
• Official Languages: English & French
• Full Member Countries: 37
• Full Member Organizations: 2
• Total Members: 39

Last verified on 10-03-2026

Explanation

• The Constitution of 1973 provides the basic framework and procedure for making laws in Pakistan.
• It defines how Parliament passes laws and how rules are framed.
• It is the supreme law of the country.

Additional information:

• The Constitution was enforced on 14 August 1973.
• It replaced the earlier constitutions of 1956 and 1962.

Last verified on 13-05-2026

Explanation

•  Article 19A of the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan provides the Right to Information (RTI).
• It allows every citizen to access information on matters of public importance.
• This right is subject to reasonable restrictions under the law.
• It was added to strengthen transparency and accountability.

Additional information:

• Article 9 → Right to life
• Article 14 → Dignity of man
• Article 19 → Freedom of speech
• Article 25 → Equality of citizens

Last verified on 13-05-2026