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• Al-Arqam ibn Abi al-Arqam was a companion of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
• His house (Dar-e-Arqam) became the first center of Islamic preaching in Makkah.
• Early Muslims gathered there to learn Islam secretly.
• Birth → 597 A.D
• Death → 675 A.D

Last verified on 03-04-2026

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• Sayyid Ameer Ali founded the London Muslim Federation in 1908.
• This organization was an independent organization and was not a branch of the All-India Muslim Federation.
• In 1909 he became the first Indian to sit as a member of the Privy Council's judicial committee.
• He served that role until his death in 1928.

Last verified on 04-04-2026

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Suez Canal

• Location: Egypt
• Opened: 1869
• Length: 193 km
• Connection: Links Mediterranean Sea to Red Sea
• Purpose: Provides the shortest maritime route from Europe to Asia

Last verified on 08-02-2026

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• Five daily prayers (Salat) were made compulsory during the event of Miraj (Ascension).
• This event occurred on 27 Rajab, 10th Nabvi year.
• Allah initially prescribed 50 prayers, later reduced to 5, but reward remains equal to 50.
• It is one of the five pillars of Islam.

Last verified on 02-04-2026

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• Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz was a just ruler of the Umayyad Caliphate.
• He ruled from 717 to 720 A.D.
• He died in 720 A.D (101 A.H) at the age of 39 years.
• Known as the 5th Rightly Guided Caliph due to his justice and reforms.

Last verified on 02-04-2026

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• Hajr-e-Aswad means “Black Stone.”
• It is a sacred stone fixed in the Kaaba, Makkah.
• It was given from Heaven to Prophet Ibrahim (AS).
• Originally white, Hajr-e-Aswad turned black due to sins of people (according to tradition).

Last verified on 02-04-2026

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• Participants: 12 men, 4 women
• Notable Figures: Uthman ibn Affan (R.A), Ruqayyah (R.A)
• Reason: Escape persecution in Mecca

• Participants: 83 men, 18–19 women
• Purpose: Larger group sought safety and freedom to practice Islam

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