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• In Islamic jurisprudence, actions that are not sinful but disliked are called Makruh (Makrub-i-Tanzihi).
• These acts are better avoided, but no punishment is given if done.
• It falls under Fiqh rulings between halal and haram.
• It is considered discouraged but not forbidden.
• Makruh is of two types: Makruh Tanzihi (mild dislike) and Makruh Tahrimi (strong dislike).

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• The conqueror of Spain was Tariq ibn Ziyad.
• He led the Muslim army in 711 AD and began the conquest of the Iberian Peninsula.
• He defeated the Visigothic ruler King Roderic at the Battle of Guadalete.
• His landing place is famously known as Jabal al-Tariq (Gibraltar).

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• The Battle of Karbala took place on Muharram 10.
• In the year 61 A.H of the Islamic calendar (October 10, 680).
• In Karbala, present-day Iraq.
• It was fought between the army of the second Umayyad Caliph, Yazid I, and a small army led by Hussain ibn Ali (AS).
• The Umayyad Caliph Muawiyah I had nominated his son Yazid as his successor.

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• In Islamic teachings, actions that are recommended but not compulsory are called Mustahab.
• These acts bring reward if done but no sin if left.
• They fall under Fiqh categories of voluntary deeds.
• They are encouraged to increase spiritual reward and closeness to Allah.

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• Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib shifted the capital of the Islamic state from Madina to Kufa.
• This happened during his caliphate (656–661 AD).
• Kufa became the political center due to growing administrative and military needs.
• Madina remained the spiritual center of Islam.

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• Battle of the Camel (Jang-e-Jamal) was fought in 656 AD (36 AH).
• It was not between Hazrat Aisha (RA) and Muawiyah (RA).

The main sides were:

1. Hazrat Ali (RA)
2. Opposing group including Hazrat Aisha (RA), Talha (RA), and Zubair (RA) (as they sought justice for Hazrat Usman’s (RA) murder)

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• Hazrat Usman ibn Affan accepted Islam in the early period of Islam.
• He embraced Islam through the invitation of Hazrat Abu Bakr.
• He later became the third Caliph.

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• Battle of Khaybar was fought in 7 AH (628 AD).
• During this battle, Muslim women provided support roles such as water supply, nursing, and assistance.
• Famous companion Hazrat Safiyyah bint Abdul Muttalib also participated in support.
• However, women did not participate as frontline fighters in organized combat.

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• Prophet Muhammad migrated to Madina during Hijrah (622 AD).
• He stayed seven months at the house of Hazrat Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari.

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• Battle of al-Qadisiyyah was fought during the caliphate of Hazrat Umar (RA), not Hazrat Usman (RA).
• It took place in 14 AH (636 AD) against the Persian Empire.
• The Muslim army was led by Saad ibn Abi Waqqas (RA).

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