Explanation

• Jihad (Qital Fi Sabilillah) becomes obligatory in 2 AH
• In Islam, jihad by the sword is superior to all Jihad.
• To Strive Hard is the literal meaning of Jihad
• 41 times the word jihad appears in the Quran
• Syed Ahmad Shaheed started the Jihad movement

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Explanation

• The Al-Hudaibiyah Treaty was signed in 6 AH for 10 years.
  
• It was scribed by Ali ibn Abi Talib (R.A).
• Hudaibiyah is the name of tree.
• It is referred to as "Fatah Al-Mubeen" (the clear victory) in Surah Al-Fatah.
• The event occurred during the time of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad SAW.
• It was a pivotal agreement between Muhammad ﷺ representing Medina and the Qurayshi tribe of Mecca.
• Suhail bin Amr signed on behalf of Mecca.
• It contained 7 clauses.

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Explanation

When fasting was made obligatory:

• Timing: Second year of Hijrah (2 AH / 624 CE), in the month of Sha'ban
• First fast: Ramadan 2 AH
• Key verse: Surah Al-Baqarah (183–185)
• Prophet's practice: Fasted Ramadan for 9 years (until 11 AH)
• Before Ramadan: Muslims fasted on Ashura (10th Muharram) and three days each month

Last updated by NS on 5-09-2026

Explanation

• Hadith Qudsi – Meaning from Allah, words narrated by the Prophet (ﷺ)

Additional information:

• Hadith Quali (Qawli) – Sayings of the Prophet (ﷺ)
• Hadith Fili – Actions of the Prophet (ﷺ)
• Hadith Taqriri – Approvals/silent consent of the Prophet (ﷺ)

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Explanation

• The Social Boycott of Banu Hashim started in the 7th year of Prophethood (Nabvi).
• It was imposed by the Quraysh of Makkah against Banu Hashim and early Muslims.
• The boycott continued for 3 years (7th–10th Nabvi).

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Explanation

• The "Muwatta" was written by Imam Malik ibn Anas.
• He was written in the late 8th century (around 767-768 CE).
• It contains approximately 1,720 hadiths.
• It is written in Arabic.

Additional information:

The six most famous books of Hadith and their authors:

• Sahih Bukhari written by Muhammad ibn Ismail al-Bukhari
• Sahih Muslim written by Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj
• Jami Tirmidhi written by Muhammad ibn Isa al-Tirmidhi
• Sunan Abu Dawood written by Abu Dawood Sulayman ibn al-Ash'ath
• Sunan al-Nasa'i written by Ahmad ibn Shu'ayb al-Nasa'i
• Sunan ibn Majah written by Muhammad ibn Yazid ibn Majah

Last verified on 27-04-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) entrusted the compilation of the Holy Quran to Hazrat Zaid bin Thabit (R.A).
• This decision was made after many Huffaz (memorizers of Quran) were martyred in the Battle of Yamama.
• Hazrat Umar (R.A) suggested compiling the Quran in written form for preservation.
• Hazrat Zaid bin Thabit (R.A) collected verses from written materials and memories of companions.
• This ensured the safe preservation of the Holy Quran in a single manuscript.

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Explanation

Siha-e-Sitta (Sihah al-Sittah) are the six authentic books of Hadith in Sunni Islam.

1. Sahih al-Bukhari – Compiled by Imam Muhammad al-Bukhari – 7,275 Ahadith.
2. Sahih Muslim – Compiled by Imam Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj – 9,200 Ahadith.
3. Sunan al-Nasa'i – Compiled by Imam al-Nasa'i – 5,270 Ahadith.
4. Sunan Abi Dawud – Compiled by Imam Abu Dawood – 4,800 Ahadith.
5. Jami' al-Tirmidhi – Compiled by Imam al-Tirmidhi – 3,956 Ahadith.
6. Sunan Ibn Majah – Compiled by Ibn Majah – 4,000 Ahadith.

Last verified on 07-07-2026

Explanation

• Date: 23 March 625 AD (3 AH)
• Place: Valley of Uhud, near Madina
• Muslim Army: ~1000
• Enemy Army: ~3000
• 50 skilled archers were placed on Mount Uhud by Prophet Muhammad
• It was between Muslims and the Quraish of Makkah.
• The leader of the Quraish was Abu Sufyan.
• The battle is mentioned in the Qur'an (Surah Aal-e-Imran).

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Explanation

• Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) was the first adult man to accept Islam.

Additional information:

• First Woman: Khadijah bint Khuwaylid (RA)
• First Child: Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA)
• First Freed Slave: Zayd ibn Harithah (RA)
• First Slave: Bilal ibn Rabah (RA)

Last verified on 07-07-2026