Explanation

• Allah caused Uzair to sleep for 100 years
• The Holy Quran tells the story of Prophet Uzair عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ as a Prophet who died for 100 years and lived again
• The Quran makes mention of his name only once in Surah Tawbah, verse 30

Explanation

• The Pakistan Navy is the naval branch of the Pakistan Armed Forces.
• Headquarters: Islamabad
• Founded: August 14, 1947

Additional information:

• Gifford James was the first C-in-C of the Pakistan Navy.
• Admiral Mohammad Siddique was the first Muslim C-in-C of the Pakistan Navy.
• The Chief of the Naval Staff, a four-star admiral, commands the navy.

Last verified on 17-03-2026

Explanation

• Full form: Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure
• Security layer: SSL/TLS encryption
• Purpose: Secure data transfer on the internet
• Default port: 443
• Used in: Banking, e-commerce, login systems

Last verified on 23-06-2026

Explanation

Syed Asim Munir is the current Chief of Defence Forces after the 27th amendment since Dec 2025. 

His term is for five years.

He will remain CDA until Dec 2030.

He was appointed 11th Army Chief after the retirement of Qamar Javed Bajwa in Nov 2022.

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Updated & verified on 07-02-2026

Explanation

• Prophet Dawood (AS) is known for being a good player of flute.
• Holy Book: Zabur
• Special blessing: Beautiful and melodious voice
• Associated with: Glorification of Allah by birds and mountains
• Known for: Beautiful recitation and voice

Last verified on 09-09-2026

Explanation

• The current Secretary-General of the United Nations is António Guterres from Portugal.
• He began his first term on January 1, 2017.
• He is currently serving his second term.

Last verified on 07-10-2026

Explanation

• Surah Al-Fatihah is called Ummul Kitab (Mother of the Book).
• It is the first Surah of the Holy Quran.
• It is also called Ummul Quran due to its central importance.
• It summarizes core teachings of worship, guidance, and prayer.
• It is recited in every unit of Salah (Namaz).
• It has 7 verses.

Last verified on 07-07-2026

Explanation

• The Pious Caliphate (Khulafa-e-Rashideen) lasted for approximately 30 years, from 632 CE to 661 CE.

Additional information:

1. Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA): 632–634 CE → 2 years (Shortest Tenure)
2. Hazrat Umar (RA): 634–644 CE → 10 years
3. Hazrat Uthman (RA): 644–656 CE → 12 years (Largest Tenure)
4. Hazrat Ali (RA): 656–661 CE → 5 years

Last verified on 07-10-2026

Explanation

• Mercury is closest to the sun.
• It is mostly made up of iron.
• It's surface covered with craters.
• It has no atmosphere and no moons.
• It's smallest planet.

Last verified on 06-10-2026

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.

Last verified on 25-06-2026