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• Zayd ibn Harithah (RA) is the only companion mentioned by name in the Qur’an.
• His name appears in Surah Al-Ahzab (33:37).
• He was the adopted son of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
• Birth: 581 AD
• Death: 629 AD (Battle of Mu’tah, Jordan)

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• Departments established: Finance (Bait-ul-Mal), Education, Police system (Shurta)
• Caliphate period: 634–644 AD
• 2nd Caliph of Islam: Hazrat Umar (RA)
• Key system: Bait-ul-Mal (Public Treasury)
• Governance style: Strong administrative reforms

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• The first Azan (Fajr Prayer) in Islam was called in 1 A.H.
• It was established after the migration to Madinah.
• Bilal ibn Rabah (RA) was the first Muezzin.
• He is known as Sayyid al-Mu’azzinin (Leader of Muezzins).
• He was chosen by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
• The purpose was to call Muslims to prayer.

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• Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA) established the system of Bait-ul-Mal.
• He appointed Abdullah ibn Masud (RA) as its custodian.
• Bait-ul-Mal means the House of Wealth / Public Treasury.
• It was used to manage Islamic state finances.
• This system ensured fair distribution of resources.

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• Seerat-u-Nabi is a famous biography of the Prophet (PBUH).
• It was started by Shibli Nomani.
• Later completed by Suleman Nadvi.
• The complete work consists of 7 volumes (parts).
• It is one of the most authentic and detailed Seerat books.

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• Kitab-ul-Umm was written by Imam Shafi’i, a renowned Islamic jurist.
• It is considered the first major book of Fiqh.
• The book explains Islamic laws and jurisprudence in detail.
• Its teachings form the basis of the Shafi’i school of thought.
• Published between 1903–1907 in printed form.

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• The smallest animal mentioned in the Quran is the Mosquito.
• It is referenced in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:26).

6 Surahs named after animals:

1. Al-Baqarah (Cow)
2. Al-An’am (Cattle)
3. An-Nahl (Bee)
4. An-Naml (Ant)
5. Al-Ankabut (Spider)
6. Al-Fil (Elephant)

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The nation of Noah worshiped five idols:

1. Wadh
2. Suwa
3. Yaghuth
4. Yauq
5. Nas

Additional information:

• The duration of the Toofan-e-Noah (Flood of Noah) was around 6 months.
• The event occurred 2,242 years after Hazrat Adam (AS).
• About 80 people were with him in the boat.
• Hazrat Noah (AS) lived for 950 years.
• He was sent to Iraq.
• He is called the predecessor, Naji Ullah, and Shaikh ul Ambiya.
• His title is Abu ul Bashr Sani.
• After the flood, the city of Khasran was established.

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