Explanation

• Hadith Meaning: Saying, action, approval of Prophet (PBUH)
• Sources: Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
• Narrators: Sahaba (companions)
• Purpose: Guidance for Muslims
• Relation to Quran: Explains and supports Quranic teachings

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• Announced by: Lord Louis Mountbatten
• Position: Last Viceroy of British India
• Date: 3 June 1947
• Purpose: Partition of British India
• Outcome: Creation of India and Pakistan

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• The Cabinet Mission Plan 1946 was announced on 16 May 1946 from New Delhi.
• It arrived in India on 24 March 1946.
• The mission was sent by the British government to plan transfer of power.
• It was headed by Lord Pethick-Lawrence.
• Its members included Stafford Cripps and A.V. Alexander.

Last verified on 01-05-2026

Explanation

• Event: Second Round Table Conference
• Start Date: 7 September 1931
• End Date: 1 December 1931
• Location: London, United Kingdom
• Purpose: Constitutional reforms for British India

Additional information:

• 1st Conference: 12 November 1930 – 19 January 1931
• 3rd Conference: November – December 1932

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

Explanation

• The Cripps Mission arrived in India on March 22, 1942
• Stayed until April 12, 1942.
• The mission was headed by Sir Stafford Cripps,
• The objective of Cripps Mission: To reform the constitutional issues
• Purpose: To gain Indian support for WWII as Japanese forces threatened India's borders.
• Result: Failure of the mission led directly to the launch of the "Quit India Movement" in August 1942. 

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Last updated by NA on 25-April-2026

Explanation

• Year made compulsory: 2 A.H.
• Meaning of Zakat: Purification
• Position in Islam: Fourth Pillar of Islam
• Recipients: Poor, needy, debtors, travelers, and other eligible groups

Additional information:

• The word “Zakat” appears about 32 times in the Holy Quran.
• Abu Bakr fought against those who refused to pay Zakat after the death of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
• Standard Zakat rate on savings and wealth is generally 2.5% after meeting Nisab criteria.
• Fasting became compulsory: 2 A.H.
• Qiblah changed toward Kaaba: 2 A.H.
• Battle of Badr took place: 2 A.H.

Last verified on 10-05-2026

Explanation

Explanation

• The 49th Parallel is an important latitude line in North America.
• It forms most of the border between the USA and Canada.
• It was established through historical agreements between the two countries.
• It is one of the longest straight international borders in the world.
• It separates southern Canada from northern United States.

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• At age 12, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) traveled to Syria with his uncle Abu Talib (RA)
• Met a Christian monk Bahira in Basra, Syria who noticed signs of prophethood

Last verified on 08-02-2026