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• Newspaper name: Al-Hilal
• Founded: 1912
• Language: Urdu
• Founder: Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
• Purpose: To awaken political and Islamic consciousness among Muslims

Last verified on 21-04-2026

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• On 9 June, 2017 India and Pakistan became full members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
• The SCO Headquarters: Beijing, China
• The SCO Founded: June 15, 2001
• The SCO currently comprises of nine Members States (China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Iran and Uzbekistan), four Observer States

Last verified on 09-03-2026

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• The National Assembly of Pakistan adopted the 26th Constitutional (Amendment) Bill, 2019 on 13th May.
• This bill is part of Pakistan’s constitutional reform process.
• It was passed to make changes in the legal and judicial framework.

Last verified on 21-04-2026

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• Surah Saba (سورہ سبا) is the 34th chapter of the Qur’an.
• It consists of 54 ayats.
• It was revealed in Makki period.
• It addressing belief, accountability, and the stories of previous nations.
• Focuses on the consequences of denying Allah’s signs and lessons from Prophet Dawud (A.S.) and previous communities.

Last verified on 01-04-2026

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• “Tareekh-ul-Umam wal-Mulook” is a famous book of Islamic history.
• It covers detailed events of nations, kings, and early Islamic history.
• The book was written by the great historian Imam Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari.
• He is one of the most reliable early Islamic historians.
• The book is also commonly known as “Tarikh al-Tabari”.

Last verified on 21-04-2026

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• Full name: Muhammad ibn Umar al-Waqidi
• Famous book: Kitab al-Maghazi
• Field: Islamic history (especially battles of Prophet SAW)
• Era: Abbasid Caliphate period (2nd–3rd century AH).
• He was also a Qadi (judge) in Baghdad.

Last verified on 21-04-2026

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The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) of Pakistan is an advisory constitutional body on Islamic laws.

Allama Dr. Muhammad Raghib Hussain Naeemi is the current Chairman of CII.

He was appointed on 21 May 2024 by the President of Pakistan on PM’s recommendation.

He is also the Vice-Chancellor of Jamia Naeemi.

He succeeded Dr. Qibla Ayaz as Chairman.

Last verified on 21-04-2026

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• The beginning of Surah Al-Mujadilah was revealed about Khawla bint Tha'labah.
• She complained to the Prophet (PBUH) about her husband’s unjust practice (Zihar).
• Allah responded directly to her plea in the Quran.
• This incident is mentioned in Surah Al-Mujadilah, verse 1.

Last verified on 21-04-2026

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• Al-Arba'in al-Nawawiyyah is a famous Hadith book.
• It was compiled by Imam Nawawi.
• The word “Arbaeen” means forty (40).
• The book contains 40 selected Hadiths on important Islamic teachings.

Last verified on 21-04-2026