Explanation

• Maalik (مالک) is the gatekeeper of Hell (Jahannam).
• Maalik is described as the chief guardian of the angels of Hell.
• He is mentioned in the Quran in Surah Az-Zukhruf (43:77).
• He is known as the keeper of Hellfire.

Additional information:

• Rizwan (رضوان) → Gatekeeper of Heaven (Jannah)
• Jibreel (علیہ السلام) → Angel of revelation
• Israfeel (علیہ السلام) → Angel who will blow the trumpet on the Day of Judgment
• Mikaeel (علیہ السلام) → Angel associated with provision and natural phenomena

Last verified on 30-06-2026

Explanation

• Date: 6 AH (628 CE).
• Location: Hudaybiyyah, near Makkah.
• Other Name: Bai'at-e-Shajarah (بیعتِ شجرہ).
• Meaning: Pledge of the Tree.
• Number of Sahaba: Approximately 1,400.
• Leader: Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
• Purpose: To pledge loyalty and readiness to defend the Muslim community.

Last updated on 30 Oct 2026

Explanation

Explanation

• The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world.
• Location: Africa
• Length: Approximately 4,800 km (3,000 miles)
• Area: About 9.2 million km²

List of top deserts in the world:

Last verified on 10-05-2026

Explanation

PNG (Portable Network Graphics)

- Type: Raster image format.

- Uses: Web graphics and digital images.

- Key Feature: Supports transparent backgrounds.

- Compression: Lossless.

Last updated on 26 Oct 2026

Explanation

A document in Microsoft Word can be saved in three commonly taught ways.

1. File → Save → Saves the document.
2. Ctrl + S → Quick Save shortcut.
3. F12 → Opens the Save As dialog box.

Save → Updates the current file.

Save As → Saves with a new name, location, or format.

Explanation

• “A bolt from the blue” means something shocking and completely unexpected.
• It refers to a sudden misfortune, disaster, or unpleasant surprise.
• Example: His sudden dismissal came like a bolt from the blue.

Last verified on 23-10-2026

Explanation

• الصلاة خير من النوم means “Prayer is better than sleep.”
• These words are recited in the Fajr (morning) Adhan.
• Hazrat Umar (R.A.) was the second Caliph of Islam.
• It ruled from 634 to 644 CE.

Last verified on 22-10-2026

Explanation

• Harut and Marut are mentioned in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:102).
• The Quran identifies them as two angels associated with Babylon.
• The verse mentions them in the context of magic and the test faced by people.
• Their association with the time of Prophet Idris (A.S.) comes from some traditional narratives, not an explicit statement in the Quran.

Last verified on 22-10-2026

Explanation

• Designer: Amir Uddin Kidwai Adoption Date: 11 August 1947 (officially adopted) Additional information: Green field – represents Muslims of Pakistan White stripe – represents minorities and religious minorities’ rights Crescent and star – symbol of progress and light Proportion of flag: 2:3 (height:width)

Last verified on 16-01-2026