Explanation

• Total mentions: 32 times
• Makki Surahs: 22 times
• Madani Surahs: 10 times
• Status: Third pillar of Islam
• Purpose: Purification of wealth & helping poor

Last verified on 12-06-2026

Explanation

Lucknow Pact (December 1916) was an agreement between:

• Indian National Congress – headed by Bal Gangadhar Tilak
• All-India Muslim League – led by Muhammad Ali Jinnah

• Congress adopted the pact at Lucknow session on 29 December 1916.
• Muslim League approved it on 31 December 1916.

Last verified on 19-01-2026

Explanation

• Length: 740 km / 460 miles
• Named after: Shimla Agreement (1972)
• Type: Military control line (not official border)
• Region: Jammu & Kashmir
• Countries: Pakistan and India

Last verified on 12-06-2026

Explanation

• Allah has mentioned 55 names of the Quran in the Quran itself.
• These names describe the qualities and guidance of the Holy Quran.
• Important names include Al-Furqan (The Criterion), Al-Huda (The Guidance), Al-Noor (The Light).
• It is the final divine book revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
• It was revealed over 23 years (610–632 AD).

Last verified on 12-06-2026

Explanation

• Opaque means مبہم
• Transparent means شفاف

Last verified on 12-06-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (R.A) was given the title “Saifullah” (Sword of Allah).
• Given by: Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
• Born: 592 AD (Makkah)
• Died: 642 AD (Homs, Syria)
• Served under: Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Abu Bakr (R.A), Umar (R.A)

Last verified on 10-06-2026

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• Prophet Ismail (A.S) and Prophet Ishaq (A.S) are Brothers.
• Hazrat Sara (RA) was the mother of Hazrat Ishaq (RA).
• Hazrat Hajra was the mother of Hazrat Ismail (A.S).
• Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) was the father of Prophet Ismail (A.S) and Prophet Ishaq (A.S).

Last verified on 30-03-2026

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• Pakistan’s shortest international boundary is with China in the north.
• It lies in the Gilgit-Baltistan region along the Karakoram range.
• This border connects Pakistan with China’s Xinjiang province.
• The Khunjerab Pass is the main crossing point on this border.

Additional information:

• India → ~2,912 km (Longest)
• Afghanistan → ~2,430 km
• Iran → ~909 km
• China → ~523 km (Shortest)

Last verified on 17-05-2026

Explanation

• Full Form: Drug Demand Reduction
• Field: Narcotics control / public health
• Purpose: Reduce demand for illegal drugs in society
• Focus Areas: Prevention, awareness, treatment, rehabilitation
• Related Agencies: UNODC, ANF (Pakistan)

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• Second largest dam: Mangla Dam
• River: Jhelum River
• Completion year: 1967
• Location: Mirpur, Azad Kashmir

• First largest dam: Tarbela Dam