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

• It happened during the month of Sha'ban, 2 AH
• While the Prophet ﷺ was leading the Dhuhr (or Asr) prayer Masjid al-Qiblatain
• The verse revealed was Surah Al-Baqarah 2:144: "Turn your face toward Al-Masjid Al-Haram..."

Additional information:

• The first Qibla Muslims prayed for is  Al-Aqsa mosque المسجد الأقصى (Bait Al-Maqdis بيت المقدس)

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Last updated 24-07-2026 by NA

Explanation

• Hazrat Umar Farooq was martyred on 1st Muharram 24 A.H
• Date of Attack: 26th Dhu al-Hijjah, 23 A.H.
• Date of Passing: 1st Muharram, 24 A.H.
• Attacker: Abu Lu'lu'a al-Majusi (Firoz)
• Place: Masjid an-Nabawi in Medina during the Fajr prayer
• Position: 2nd Rashidun Caliph
• Caliphate: 13–24 AH

Additional information

• The wife of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Hazrat Hafsah (رضہ) was the daughter of Umar Farooq (R.A)

Last updated 26-07-2026 by NA

Explanation

• The Khilafat Movement was mainly led by the Ali Brothers (Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar and Shaukat Ali)
• It was started in 1919 AD in the Indian Subcontinent.
• It aimed to protect the Ottoman Caliphate after World War I.
• The movement lasted from 1919 to 1924 AD and ended after the abolition of the Caliphate.

Last verified on 21-04-2026

Explanation

• Ephemeral means عارضی
• Fleeting means عارضی
• Temporary means عارضی

Last verified on 11-06-2026

Explanation

• The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan contains 280 articles.
• It is the current and permanent constitution of Pakistan.
• It came into effect on 14 August 1973.
• It was approved during the government of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto.
• It provides the basic legal framework of the state.

Additional information:

• 1956 Constitution: 234 articles, 13 parts, 6 schedules
• 1962 Constitution: 250 articles, 12 parts, 3 schedules

Last verified on 11-06-2026

Explanation

• The Indus Waters Treaty was signed on September 19, 1960, in Karachi.
• It was signed between Pakistan (President Ayub Khan) and India (Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru).
• It was brokered by the World Bank.

It became effective on April 1, 1960.

• Western Rivers (given to Pakistan): Indus, Jhelum, Chenab
• Eastern Rivers (given to India): Ravi, Beas, Sutlej

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• Member Countries (8): Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
• SAARC: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
• Founded: 8 December 1985
• Headquarters: Kathmandu, Nepal
• Official Language: English
• Purpose: Promote regional cooperation, economic growth, and cultural exchange among South Asian nations

Last verified on 15-01-2026

Explanation

Andy Burnham is the current & 59th prime minister of the United Kingdom (UK) since July 2026

Party affiliation: Labour Party

Predecessor: Keir Starmer

Last Updated on 24-07-2026

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Last verified on 24-07-2026

Explanation

• The M-8 Motorway connects Ratodero (Sindh) with Gwadar (Balochistan).
• It is the longest motorway in Pakistan.
• Length: 892 km
• Construction Started: 15 October 2004
• Planned Lanes: 4 lanes
• It is being constructed by the National Highway Authority (NHA).

Last verified on 22-08-2026