Explanation

• It happened during the month of Sha'ban, 2 AH
• While the Prophet ﷺ was leading the Dhuhr (or Asr) prayer Masjid al-Qiblatain
• The verse revealed was Surah Al-Baqarah 2:144: "Turn your face toward Al-Masjid Al-Haram..."

Additional information:

• The first Qibla Muslims prayed for is  Al-Aqsa mosque المسجد الأقصى (Bait Al-Maqdis بيت المقدس)

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Last updated 24-07-2026 by NA

Explanation

• FATF stands for Financial Action Task Force.

Additional information:

• Founded: 1989
• Founder: G7 countries
• Headquarters: Paris, France
• Official Languages: English, French
• Presidency Term: 1 year
• Members: 39
• Main Purpose: Combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing.

Last verified on 07-07-2026

Explanation

• First Freed Slave: Zayd ibn Harithah (RA)

Additional information:

• First woman: Khadijah bint Khuwaylid (RA)
• First adult man: Khadijah bint Khuwaylid (RA)
• First Child: Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA)

Last verified on 07-07-2026

Explanation

• Stay in Makkah: 15 days
• Event: Conquest of Makkah (Fatah Makkah)
• Date: 20 Ramadan, 8 AH (630 AD)
• Companions: 10,000
• Camel: Al-Qaswa (Al-Kaswa) with Hazrat Usama bin Zaid (RA) riding behind him.

Last verified on 19-07-2026

Explanation

• Full Form: Council of Common Interests
• Established: 1973 Constitution
• Chairman: Prime Minister
• Purpose: Federal-provincial coordination
• Function: Resolve inter-government disputes

Last verified on 01-05-2026

Explanation

• K-2 (Godwin Austin) has a total height of 8,611 meters (28,251 feet).
• It is the second-highest mountain in the world after Mount Everest.
• K2 is part of the Karakoram Range.
• It is located on the Pakistan–China border in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan.
• The letter "K" stands for Karakoram.

Last verified on 12-03-2026

Explanation

• Abraham (A.S) is called Abu-ul-Ambiya / Jadd-ul-Anbiya (Father of Prophets).
• His name is mentioned in the Qur’an 67 times.
• He was sent to Jordan / Sham region after leaving Hazrat Hajar (A.S) and Hazrat Ismail (A.S) in Makkah valley (Bakkah).
• He had two wives: Hajar and Sarah.
• He had two famous sons: Ishmael (A.S) and Isaac (A.S).
• He is known as Khalilullah (Friend of Allah).
• He built the Kaaba with Hazrat Ismail (A.S).

Last verified on 28-04-2026

Explanation

• Name: Hazrat Shoaib (A.S)
• Title: Khatib-ul-Anbiya (Speaker of the Prophets) due to his powerful speech and preaching style.
• Nation: People of Madyan and Aykah
• Main message: Truthfulness, fair business, worship of Allah
• Relationship: Father-in-law of Hazrat Musa (A.S)

Last verified on 11-06-2026

Explanation

• Najibullah is the title of Hazrat Dawood (AS).
• The holy book Zaboor revealed to Hazrat Dawood (AS).
• He is buried in Israel.
• He is called caliph of Allah.
• He is mentioned in the Holy Quran for 16 times.

Last verified on 23-04-2026

Explanation

The Qur'an contains 6 Surahs named after Prophets.

1. Surah Ibrahim
2. Surah Yusuf
3. Surah Muhammad
4. Surah Nuh
5. Surah Hud
6. Surah Yunus

Total Prophets mentioned in Qur’an → 25 Prophets.

Last verified on 28-04-2026