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

Explanation

• Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was born in Makkah (Mecca), Saudi Arabia.
• His birth took place in 571 AD, known as the Year of the Elephant.
• He belonged to the Quraysh tribe, specifically the Banu Hashim clan.
• His father Abdullah died before his birth and his mother was Amina bint Wahb.

Last verified on 13-03-2026

Explanation

There are 4 Farz (obligatory acts) in Wudu (Ablution).

1. Wash the face once.
2. Wash both arms up to and including the elbows once.
3. Perform Masah over one-fourth of the head.
4. Wash both feet including the ankles once.

Additional information:

• Performing these four acts is necessary for a valid Wudu.
• Wudu is required before offering Salah (prayer).
• The acts that break Wudu are called Nawaqiz-e-Wudu.

Most Important Information:

• Sunnah acts of Wudu: 13
• Farz in Ghusl: 3
• Farz in Salah (Namaz): 17
• Angel who taught Wudu and Salah to the Prophet (ﷺ): Jibril
• Wudu was ordered in 5 AH.

Last verified on 03-07-2026

Explanation

Explanation

• The number of verses in the Quran is 6,666.
• The total number of verses in Quran is 6,236 excluding Bismillah and 6349 including Bismillah.
• There are 114 Surahs in the Qur'an.
• There is Juz 30 in the Qur'an.
• There are Manzil 7 in the Qur'an.
• There are 14 Sajda talawat in the Qur'an.

Last verified on 17-03-2026

Explanation

• Namaz-e-Istisqa pray for rain at local mosques.

Additional information:

• Namaz-e-Khasoof (نماز خسوف) is offered at the time of Lunar eclipse.
• Namaz-e-Kasoof (نماز کسوف) is offered at the time of Solar eclipse.

Last verified on 01-07-2026

Explanation

• The old name of Madinah (Medina) was Yathrib
• (Mentioned as Yasrab in Quran, Chapter 33 (Al-Aḥzāb).
• Renamed Madīnat an-Nabī (“City of the Prophet”)
• After Prophet Muhammad SAW’s migration in 622 CE
• Located in the Hejaz region, Saudi Arabia.

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Last updated by NA on 25-April-2026

Explanation

• Al-Baqarah (The Cow or The Heifer) is the second and longest chapter of the Quran.
• It derives its name from the story of the cow (vv. 67-73).
• Verse 282, the longest verse, is known as 'āyatu d-dayn.
• It consists of 25,500 letters.
• It is positioned in Juzʼ 1–3.
• The chapter has 40 Rukus.
• The chapter has 286 Verses.
• It is classified as Medinan.

Additional information:

• Surah Al-Kausar is the shortest surah of Holy Quran.
• Surah Aal-e-Imran is the second longest surah of Holy Quran.

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• Jinns are a creation of Allah made from smokeless fire.
• They are invisible to humans but have free will, unlike angels.
• Mentioned in the Quran: Surah Al-Rahman (55:15) and Surah Al-Hijr (15:27).

Last verified on 08-03-2026