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• Hazrat Umar (RA) belonged to the Banu Adi clan of Quraysh.
• He was the second Caliph of Islam.
• His caliphate lasted from 634 CE to 644 CE.
• He succeeded Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA).

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• Tadhkirah Sufia-e-Sindh is written by Ijaz-ul-Haqq Quddoosi.
• First Published: 1959
• Publisher: Urdu Academy Sindh, Karachi
• Language: Urdu
• Region Covered: Sindh
• Type: Biographical (Sufi Saints)

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• Surah Az-Zukhruf is the 43rd Surah of the Holy Quran.
• The word “Zukhruf” means gold or ornaments.
• It refers to worldly decorations and luxuries.
• The Surah warns against being deceived by worldly wealth.
• It emphasizes the importance of faith over materialism.

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• Miqat is the designated boundary for entering the state of Ihram.
• Pilgrims must wear Ihram before crossing Miqat.
• It applies to both Hajj and Umrah.
• Different regions have different Miqat points.
• Crossing Miqat without Ihram requires compensation (Dum).

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• After the victory in the Battle of Yarmuk (636 AD), Muslims advanced further.
• They laid siege to Jerusalem (Bait-ul-Maqdis).
• The siege led to the peaceful surrender of the city.
• It occurred during the caliphate of Hazrat Umar (RA).
• This marked a major success against the Byzantine Empire.

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• Surah Maryam was recited in the court of King Najashi.
• It was recited by the Muslims who migrated to Abyssinia.
• The surah explains the story of Hazrat Maryam (AS) and Hazrat Isa (AS).
• King Najashi (Negus) was impressed and protected the Muslims.
• He later accepted Islam and supported Muslims.

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• The Garden of Fidak was located near Madinah.
• It was originally under the control of the Jewish community.
• It was acquired by Muslims after the Khaybar expedition.
• It became state property during the time of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

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• “Bait ul Ateeq” refers to the Holy Kaaba.
• It means the “Ancient House of Allah”.
• It is the first house built for worship on Earth.
• Muslims face it during prayers (Qiblah).
• It is located in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

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• The cover of the Holy Kaaba is called Kiswah.
• It is also known as Ghilaf-e-Kaaba in Urdu.
• It is made of black silk with golden embroidery.
• The Kiswah is replaced every year in Makkah.
• It is prepared with great care and religious respect.

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