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• The Plague of Amwas and severe famine occurred during the caliphate of Hazrat Umar (RA).
• The plague spread in Syria around 18 AH (639 AD).
• It caused the death of many صحابہ (Companions).
• A severe famine also struck Arabia during the same period.
• The plague is also called “Year of Ashes” due to drought and hardship.

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• The event known as the Incident of the Elephant occurred around 570 CE, just before the Prophet’s (PBUH) birth.
• It happened when Abraha attacked Makkah with elephants to destroy the Kaaba.
• Allah destroyed the army by sending birds with stones (Ababil).
• This event is mentioned in Surah Al-Fil.
• It is considered a sign of protection for the Kaaba.

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• “Sahib al-Suq” was responsible for market supervision in Madinah.
• The role ensured honesty in trade and fair pricing.
• It prevented cheating, fraud, and exploitation in business.
• It maintained Islamic economic justice in society.
• The Prophet (PBUH) personally monitored market ethics.

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• Prophet Muhammad ﷺ worked as a shepherd at the age of 12 years in his early life.
• He used to graze goats for Banu Saad tribe.
• This work taught him patience and responsibility.
• Later, he became a successful merchant (businessman).
• His honest nature earned him the title Al-Amin (The Trustworthy).
• Banu Saad is also known for fostering the Prophet ﷺ in his childhood through Hazrat Halimah Saadia (RA).

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• Hazrat Abu Hanzila (RA) participated in the Battle of Uhud.
• His father (Abu ‘Amir) was on the side of the disbelievers.
• He sought permission from the Prophet (PBUH) to fight against him.
• This shows his strong faith and commitment to Islam.
• Battle of Uhud (Muslims and Quraysh) was fought in 3 A.H (625 AD).

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• The second Azan for Jumuah was started by Hazrat Usman (RA).
• It was introduced during his caliphate.
• He was the third Caliph of Islam (644–656 CE).
• The purpose was to inform more الناس as the population increased.
• The practice is mentioned in Sahih al-Bukhari (Friday Prayer section).

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• Before Mairaj (Ascension), five daily prayers were not yet obligatory.
• Early Muslims used to offer two prayers regularly.
• These were Fajar (morning) and Asar (evening) prayers.
• After Mairaj, five daily prayers became compulsory.
• This happened around 10th year of Prophethood.
• Salah became a fundamental pillar of Islam afterward.

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• The old name of Ethiopia was Abyssinia
• Landlocked country on the Horn of Africa.
• Capital is Addis Ababa.
• Currency is the Birr.
• The official language is Amharic.
• Located in the Continent of Africa.
• Primary Religion is Islam and Christianity.
• Head of Govt is Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
• Parliament is called the Federal Council and the House of Representatives.

Last updated by NS on 20-April-2026