Explanation

• Year of Hijrah: 622 CE
• From: Makkah
• To: Madinah
• Reason: Persecution of Muslims by Quraysh
• Islamic Calendar Started: 1 AH (Anno Hegirae)

Additional information:

• Prophet Muhammad stayed in the Cave of Thawr during the migration journey.
• Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) accompanied the Prophet ﷺ during Hijrah.

Last verified on 10-05-2026

Explanation

• Hijra means migration of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from Makkah to Madina.
• Hijra started on 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal, 13th year of Nabawat.
• Islamic calendar begins from Hijra in 622 CE.
• Islamic lunar year has 354 or 355 days.
• Madina became the first Islamic state after Hijra.

Last verified on 09-05-2026

Explanation

• Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA) established the system of Bait-ul-Mal.
• He appointed Abdullah ibn Masud (RA) as its custodian.
• Bait-ul-Mal means the House of Wealth / Public Treasury.
• It was used to manage Islamic state finances.
• This system ensured fair distribution of resources.

Last verified on 27-04-2026

Explanation

• The seal of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) had three words.
• These words were arranged as Allah – Rasool – Muhammad.
• It was engraved on a silver ring.
• The seal was used for official letters to kings and rulers.
• The seal affixed on important letters by the Prophet (SAW) was in the Custody of Hazrat Huzaifa (RA).
• It started being used around 7 A.H.

Last verified on 27-04-2026

Explanation

The Miraj event took place on the 27th of Rajab in the 10th (621 A.D) year of Prophethood.

Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was staying at the house of Umm Hani on the night of Miraj.

That night, Angel Jibreel came to the Prophet (SAW) and took him on the journey of Israa and Miraj.

During Miraj, Hazrat Adam and Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) met at the first heaven.

The event is mentioned in Surah Bani Israel.

It is also known as 'Isra and Mi'raj' or 'Shab-e-Meraj'. 

• Isra: Night journey from Makkah to Masjid Al-Aqsa.
• Mi’raj: Journey from Masjid Al-Aqsa to the heavens.

Gifts of the 27th of Rajab:

• The five prescribed daily prayers.
• The last part of the chapter of Al-Baqara (Amanar-Rasulu).

Last verified on 07-03-2026

Explanation

Explanation

The Indian National Congress was founded on December 28, 1885, at Gokuldas Tejpal Sanskrit College in Bombay.

Its headquarters are in New Delhi.

Allan Octavian Hume was appointed as General Secretary.

Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee was elected the first President.

Explanation

• The War of Independence started on May 10, 1857, in Meerut.
• The rebellion was started by Indian troops in the service of the British East India Company. 
• The rebellion was called the Sepoy Mutiny or the First War of Independence and it spread to Delhi, Agra, Kanpur and Lucknow.
• The rebellion ended on July 8, 1859 .

Explanation

The first complete census was taken in the sub-continent in 1881.

Additional Information:

There have been only 7 nationwide censuses.

1. The First Census was held in Pakistan in 1951.
2. The Second Census was held in Pakistan in 1961.
3. The Third Census was held in Pakistan in 1972.
4. The Fourth Census was held in Pakistan in 1981.
5. The Fifth Census was held in Pakistan in 1998.
6. The Sixth Census was held in Pakistan in 2017.
7. The Seventh Census was held in Pakistan in 2023.

Census has been undertaken every 10 years.

It was beginning in 1872 under British viceroy.

Explanation

• Hazrat Hamza, the uncle of Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH).
• He embraced Islam in the sixth Nabvi year (616 CE).
• He was martyred in the Battle of Uhud on 22 March 625 at Mount Uhud, Medina.