Explanation

The Battle of Khandaq is also known as the Battle of the Trench and the Battle of the Confederates.

It was a 27-day-long defense by Muslims of Yasrab (now Medina). 

Took place in Shawwal – Dhu al-Qi'dah, 5 A.H (627 C.E).

Last updated by NA on 22-April-2026

Explanation

• The Prophet's first business trip was to Syria.
• He was 12 years old
• Traveled with his uncle, Abu Talib (RA).
• On this journey, he met a monk named Bahira in Basra, Syria.

Last updated NA on 10-09-2026

Explanation

• Prophet Muhammad personally participated in 27 to 29 total military Ghazwat
• The battles led by the Holy Prophet (PBUH) are called Ghazwas.

Holy Prophet (PBUH) personally participated in about 9 of them

1. Badr (fought three times)
2. Uhud
3. Bani Mustalaq
4. Khandaq
5. Bani Quraizhah
6. Khayber
7. Fathu Makkah
8. Hunain
9. Taif

Last updated question NS on 10-09-2026

Explanation

• “At arm’s length” means to avoid becoming too close, intimate, or friendly with someone or something.
• فاصلہ رکھنا (keeping a distance)

Last updated question NS on 10-09-2026

Explanation

Zeal means جوش

Apathy means بے حسی

Explanation

• The first revealed Surah: Al-Alaq (96th Surah) when the Holy Prophet (PBUH) was 40 years and 6 months
• First Word Revealed: Iqra ( means: Read)
• Number of verses: 5
• Location of the first wahi: Cave Hira (Ghar-e-Hira), Makkah
• Angel: Jibril (A.S.)
• In: 610 AD
  

Last updated by NA on 09-09-2026

Explanation

• The Indian Councils Act 1909, also called the Morley-Minto Reforms, introduced separate electorates for Muslims.

Additional information:

• Date of introduction: 12 March 1909
• Total members in Central Legislative Council: 60
• Muslim reserved seats: 5
• 27 members were to be elected from different constituencies.
• Nehru Report (28 August 1928) rejected the demand for separate electorate.

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

• Ottawa is the capital city of Canada.
• Chosen as the capital in 1857 by Queen Victoria.

Additional information:

The Currency of Canada is the Canadian Dollar.

Official languages: English and French.

Located in the continent of North America.

Primary Religion is Christianity (but a secular country).

Parliament of Canada is called Parliament.

Tricks for Remember

DOLLAR

 Li-Ne-US-Ca-Fi-T-E-A

Mind trick: Li ne(a name) who lives in US likes Coffee(Ca- Fi) and Tea(T-E-A)

**Li-Ne**

Li-Liberia

Ne-New Zealand

**US**

United States

**Ca-Fi**

Ca-Canadian

Fi- Fizzi

**T-E-A**

T-Taiwan

E-Ethiopia

A-Australia

 Last verified on 10-06-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Usman ibn Affan was titled Zun-Noorain (Having Two Lights).

He married two daughters of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH):

• Hazrat Ruqaiyya
• Hazrat Umm-e-Kulsoom

The title signifies honor of having two lights from Prophet’s family.

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• The shortest chapter in the Quran is Surah Al-Kawthar
• Meaning: "The Abundance"
• Number of Verses: 3
• Placement: Chapter 108 in the 30th Juz (Para) of the Quran
• Location of Revelation: Makkah (Makki)

Additional information

• The second shortest surah in the Quran is Surah Al-Asr
• Surah Baqarah is the longest surah of the Holy Quran. (286 Verses). 

Last updated by NS on 5-09-2026