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• The old name of Ethiopia was Abyssinia
• Landlocked country on the Horn of Africa.
• Capital is Addis Ababa.
• Currency is the Birr.
• The official language is Amharic.
• Located in the Continent of Africa.
• Primary Religion is Islam and Christianity.
• Head of Govt is Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
• Parliament is called the Federal Council and the House of Representatives.

Last updated by NS on 20-April-2026

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• Wine (alcohol) was prohibited in stages in Islam.
• The final and complete prohibition came in 4 A.H.
• This ruling is mentioned in the Quran in Surah Al-Ma’idah.

Last verified on 26-04-2026

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• The key of Baitullah (Kaaba) was entrusted by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
• This event took place after the Conquest of Makkah (8 AH / 630 AD).
• The key was given to Hazrat Usman bin Talha (RA) from the Banu Abd al-Dar family.
• The Prophet (SAW) declared that this trust will remain in his family forever.

Last verified on 21-04-2026

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• The Quit India Movement is also known as the August Movement.
• It was launched by Gandhi on August 8, 1942, in Bombay.
• The movement, started by the Congress party.
• It's demanded an end to British rule in India.
• Muhammad Ali Jinnah responded with the slogan "Divide and Quit India."

Last verified on 26-04-2026

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• Musab ibn Umayr was appointed the first ambassador of Islam.
• He embraced Islam in 614 CE.
• He was sent to Yathrib (Medina) to prepare the city for the forthcoming Hijra after the first pledge with the ansar.
• A man of Medina named Asad ibn Zurara assisted him.
• He died in the Battle of Uhud in 625 CE.

Last verified on 21-04-2026

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• Hazrat Ali (RA) was appointed caretaker of Madinah during the expedition of Tabuk.
• The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) left him to manage the city.
• He was responsible for the families and affairs of Muslims in Madinah.
• Battle of Tabuk took place in 9 AH (630 AD).
• This shows the trust of the Prophet (PBUH) in Hazrat Ali (RA).

Last verified on 26-04-2026

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The injunction for utilization of Zakat is given in Surah At-Tawbah (9:60).

It clearly defines eight categories of people eligible for Zakat.

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• Taloot (Saul) was a righteous king of بني إسرائيل.
• He was the father-in-law of Hazrat Dawood (AS).
• Hazrat Dawood (AS) married Taloot’s daughter after victory over Jalut (Goliath).
• Taloot was chosen by Allah to lead the Israelites in battle.
• This event is mentioned in the Holy Quran (Surah Al-Baqarah).

Last verified on 25-04-2026

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• The Great Mosque of Damascus is also known as the Umayyad Mosque.
• It was built by the Umayyad Caliph al-Walīd I between 705 and 715 CE.
• It is located in the old city of Damascus.
• It is the capital of Syria.
• It is one of the largest and oldest mosques in the world.
• The mosque opened in 715 AD.

Last verified 25-04-2026

Explanation

• Syed Ameer Ali authored "The Spirit of Islam".
• It was published in 1891.
• The book provides a comprehensive study of Islam's core principles and beliefs.

Last verified on 25-04-2026