Explanation

Nisab of zakat for silver is 52 1/2 tola

Zakat means Purification.

When Zakat was made compulsory in 2 A.H. (properly implemented in 8 Hijri.

The word Zakat occurs 32 times in the Holy Quran.

Hazrat Abu Baker did Jihad on the issue of Zakat.

One who disbelievers in Zakat is a Kafir

“Zakat” is the treasure of Islam, who said this? Holy Prophet (PBUH)

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Last updated by NA on 25- April-2026

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• Ranikot Fort is a Talpur fort near Sann, Jamshoro District, Sindh.
  
• It is also known as The Great Wall of Sindh.
• The length of Ranikot Fort is 32 km.
• It is believed to be the world's largest fort.
• Ranikot fort's ramparts have been compared to the Great Wall of China.
• It constructed during the administration of Nawab Wali Muhammed Leghari, the Prime Minister of Sindh during the Talpur dynasty.

Last verified on 16-05-2026

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Composition of Air:

• Nitrogen → 78%
• Oxygen → 20.95%
• Argon → 0.93%
• Carbon dioxide → 0.04%
• Other gases → very small traces

Last verified on 30-04-2026

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• The Saudi riyal is the currency of Saudi Arabia.
• Symbol: code: SAR
• It is subdivided into 100 halalas (Arabic: هللة Halalah).
• On February 20, 2025, the Saudi Central Bank announced the approval of the Saudi riyal symbol by King Salman

Additional information

• The capital of is Riyadh.
• The official language is Arabic.
• It is located in the continent of Asia.
• Primary Religion is Islam.
• Parliament, called Majlis Al Shura.

Last updated by NA on 27 April 2026

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• Osman I was the founder of the Ottoman Empire.
• He established the empire in 1299 AD.
• He was a Turkish tribal leader known as Osman Gazi.
• His reign lasted from 1299 to 1324 AD.

Last verified on 26-04-2026

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• The Battle of Karbala took place on Muharram 10.
• In the year 61 A.H of the Islamic calendar (October 10, 680).
• In Karbala, present-day Iraq.
• It was fought between the army of the second Umayyad Caliph, Yazid I, and a small army led by Hussain ibn Ali (AS).
• The Umayyad Caliph Muawiyah I had nominated his son Yazid as his successor.

Last verified on 25-04-2026

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• South Africa is known as the “Rainbow Nation.”
• The term was popularized by Desmond Tutu.
• It reflects the country’s diverse cultures, languages, and races.
• Became famous after the end of apartheid (1994).

Last verified on 03-04-2026

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• Shalimar Gardens in Lahore was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.
• Construction Year: 1641–42
• Included in UNESCO World Heritage Site: 1981
• Terraces: 3 main terraces (upper, middle, lower)
• Water Fountains: Over 400 fountains
• Total Area: Approximately 16 hectares
• Shah Jahan also built: Taj Mahal (Agra), Jama Masjid (Delhi), Red Fort (Delhi)

Last verified on 18-01-2026

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International Women’s Day is observed on 8 March every year to celebrate women’s achievements.

It began in the early 20th century, with the first official observance in 1911.

Theme for 2026 is Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls

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Explanation

The United States is the world's largest crude oil producer, significantly ahead of Saudi Arabia and Russia,

Canada is also a significant oil producer, with the majority of its production coming from the oil sands in Alberta.

United States: 18.60 mb/d

Saudi Arabia: 11.01 mb/d

Russia: 10.50 mb/d

Canada: 5.29 mb/d