Explanation

• Wasatiyyah (وسطیت) means balance, moderation, and middle path in beliefs and actions.
• It teaches avoiding extremism and negligence.
• Islam promotes Wasatiyyah as a key principle of life.
• It ensures fairness in worship, behavior, and social dealings.

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Explanation

• Wahi Ghair Matloo (وحی غیر متلو) means revelation from Allah that is not part of the Qur’an text.
• It was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) but not recited as Qur’an verses.
• It mainly includes Hadith and Prophetic teachings.
• It still provides Islamic guidance but is not part of Qur’anic scripture.

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Explanation

• Tafseer-ul-Qur’an bil-Qur’an means explaining the Qur’an using other verses of the Qur’an itself.
• One verse is clarified by another verse on the same topic.
• It is considered the most authentic method of Tafseer.
• This method removes confusion and gives clear understanding.

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Explanation

• Jizya is a poll tax historically imposed on non-Muslims in Muslim states.
• In India, Qutb-ud-din Aibak was the first to impose Jizya.
• The tax was abolished by Mughal ruler Akbar in the 16th century but reintroduced by Aurangzeb in the 17th century.

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• Kharaj was a land tax imposed on non-Muslim cultivators and landlords.

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Explanation

• 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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Explanation

• Author: Mufti Muhammad Shafi (رحمہ اللہ)
• Name of Tafseer: Maariful Quran
• Language: Urdu
• Publication Period: 20th Century
• Style: Easy explanation + scholarly tafseer

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Explanation

• The Social Boycott of Banu Hashim started in the 7th year of Prophethood (Nabvi).
• It was imposed by the Quraysh of Makkah against Banu Hashim and early Muslims.
• The boycott continued for 3 years (7th–10th Nabvi).

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Explanation

• Analyse means تفصیل سے کسی چیز کا بغور مطالعہ یا جانچ کرنا
• Examine means تفصیل سے کسی چیز کا بغور مطالعہ یا جانچ کرنا

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Explanation

• “At sixes and sevens” means being confused, disorganized, or in a state of uncertainty.
• It describes a situation where things are not properly arranged.
• Example: After the sudden announcement, everyone was at sixes and sevens.

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Explanation

• “Throw cold water on” means to discourage or show lack of enthusiasm.
• It is used when someone reacts negatively to an idea or plan.
• Example: He threw cold water on our picnic plan.

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