Explanation

• Aqeedah means both "the tie of a knot" (literal meaning) and "religious creed and beliefs" (Islamic meaning).
• The Arabic root "ʿAqd" (عقد) means to tie or bind firmly.
• In Islam, Aqeedah refers to the firm beliefs that every Muslim must hold.

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Explanation

• Hazrat Younas (AS) was swallowed by a giant fish (whale) and remained in its abdomen for about 40 days.
• He prayed to Allah while inside the fish, and Allah accepted his repentance.
• He is also known as Dhun-Nun (ذوالنون), meaning "the man of the fish."
• His story teaches patience, repentance, and trust in Allah.

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Explanation

• Tafseer means the explanation or commentary of the Holy Quran.
• It helps explain the meanings, context, and teachings of Quranic verses.
• Tafseer is based on the Quran, Hadith, sayings of the Companions, and scholarly interpretation.
• It enables Muslims to understand and apply the Quran correctly.

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Explanation

• In Islamic commercial law (Fiqh al-Muamalat), Musharik means a partner in business.
• A Musharik shares the investment, profit, and risk in a business partnership (Shirkah).
• The rights and responsibilities of partners are determined according to the partnership agreement.

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Explanation

• Surah Number: 33

• Revealed in: Madinah (Madani Surah)
• Total Verses: 73
• Juz: 21–22
• Meaning of "Al-Ahzab": The Confederates (Allied Tribes)

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Explanation

Explanation

• Tauheed means the Oneness of Allah (اللہ کی وحدانیت).
• It is the belief that Allah is One and there is no one worthy of worship except Him.

Additional information:

Five Pillars of Islam:

1. Tauheed / Shahada (Faith) → Belief in the Oneness of Allah and Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as His Messenger
2. Salah (Prayer) → Offering prayers five times a day facing the Kaaba
3. Zakat (Alms) → Giving a fixed portion of wealth to eligible people
4. Sawm (Fasting) → Fasting during the month of Ramadan
5. Hajj (Pilgrimage) → Pilgrimage to the Kaaba in Makkah for those who are able

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Explanation

• Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA), the first Caliph of Islam, ruled for approximately 2 years (2 years, 2 months, and 14 days).
• His caliphate lasted from 8 June 632 CE to 23 August 634 CE.
• He became the first Caliph after the death of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).
• He passed away due to illness in August 634 CE.

Additional information:

• Umar ibn al-Khattab: 10 years, 6 months, and 4 days
• Uthman ibn Affan: 11 years, 11 months, and 18 days
• Ali ibn Abi Talib: 4 years, 9 months, and 7 days

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Explanation

• Musnad is a Hadith with a continuous (connected) chain of narrators (Sanad) reaching the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).
• Every narrator in the chain directly received the Hadith from the previous narrator.
• The term refers to the continuity of the chain.
• A Musnad Hadith may be Sahih, Hasan, or Da'if.

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Explanation

Siha-e-Sitta (Sihah al-Sittah) are the six authentic books of Hadith in Sunni Islam.

1. Sahih al-Bukhari – Compiled by Imam Muhammad al-Bukhari – 7,275 Ahadith.
2. Sahih Muslim – Compiled by Imam Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj – 9,200 Ahadith.
3. Sunan al-Nasa'i – Compiled by Imam al-Nasa'i – 5,270 Ahadith.
4. Sunan Abi Dawud – Compiled by Imam Abu Dawood – 4,800 Ahadith.
5. Jami' al-Tirmidhi – Compiled by Imam al-Tirmidhi – 3,956 Ahadith.
6. Sunan Ibn Majah – Compiled by Ibn Majah – 4,000 Ahadith.

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