Explanation

• The Qibla was changed in 2 AH (624 AD).
• It happened during the Zuhr (Dhuhr) prayer.
• This event took place about 18 months after Hijrah in Madinah.
• The Qibla was changed from Bait al-Maqdis (Al-Aqsa Mosque) to Kaaba.
• Masjid al-Qiblatain is the mosque where this change occurred.
• The first Qibla of Muslims was Al-Aqsa Mosque.
• The change of Qibla is mentioned in the Holy Quran (Surah Al-Baqarah).

Last verified on 25-05-2026

Explanation

• Also called Ghazwa-e-Ahzab or Battle of the Trench.
• It was fought in 5 A.H (627 CE).

Additional information:

• Muslims: ~3,000; Kufar: ~10,000; Munafiqeen: ~10,000 involved.
• Lasted 30 days; fought by Arabian & Jewish tribes of Yathrib.
• Hazrat Salman Al-Farsi suggested digging the trench to defend the city.

Last verified 13-03-2026

Explanation

The name "Muhammad" appears four times in the Quran.

1. Surah Al-Imran (3:144)
2. Surah Al-Ahzab (33:40)
3. Surah Muhammad (47:2)
4. Surah Al-Fath (48:29)

Additional information:

The name "Ahmad" is mentioned once in the Quran:

1. Surah As-Saff (61:6)

Surah Muhammad is the 47th surah of the Quran.

• It has 38 verses.

Last verified on 25-04-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Awais Karni (RA) in the history of Islam only sahabi without seeing Holy Prophet (ﷺ).
• He was born in Asir region of Saudi Arabia in 594 CE.
• He was 28 years of age when the Holy Prophet (ﷺ) migrated to Madinah.

Last verified on 01-07-2026

Explanation

• Location: Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
• Built: 1642 AD
• Emperor Era: Mughal Empire Shah Jahan
• Commissioned by: Hakim Ilm-ud-din Ansari (Wazir Khan)

Last verified on 23-06-2026

Explanation

• The Real name of Shah Waliullah is Qutubuddin Ahmad Syed.
• He wrote 51 books.
• He was Born in 21 February 1703 in Phulat, Mughal Empire.
• He was died in 20 August 1762 (aged 59) Dehli, Mughal Empire.
• He was first time in history translated the Holy Quran into the Persian Language.
• He was born in the reign of Aurangzeb.

Last verified on 11-06-2026

Explanation

• Under a cloud is an English idiom.
• Under a cloud means in disgrace.
• Under a cloud means بدنامی یا رسوائی

Last verified 02-04-2026

Explanation

• Adoption Date: 11 August 1947 (officially adopted)
• Designer: Amir Uddin Kidwai Additional information: Green field – represents Muslims of Pakistan White stripe – represents minorities and religious minorities’ rights Crescent and star – symbol of progress and light Proportion of flag: 2:3 (height:width)

Last verified on 17-01-2026

Explanation

Syed Ameer Ali established the London Muslim League in 1908.

In 1909, Syed Ameer Ali became the first Indian to sit as a member of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council on which he would serve till his death in 1928.

Explanation

Istilam is the act of kissing Hajar al-Aswad or gesturing towards it at the beginning and at the end of each circuit of the Kaaba during the rite of Tawaf.

In Hajj, touching the Black Stone is called Istilam.

 Istilam is an established sunna action of the Tawaf

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