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• Al-Arqam ibn Abi al-Arqam was a companion of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
• His house (Dar-e-Arqam) became the first center of Islamic preaching in Makkah.
• Early Muslims gathered there to learn Islam secretly.
• Birth → 597 A.D
• Death → 675 A.D

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• Battle: Badr
• Year: 2 AH (624 AD)
• Sahabi: Abu Ubaidah ibn al-Jarrah (RA)
• Father: Fought against Muslims (Quraysh side)
• Principle shown: Faith above blood relation

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• Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) went to Taif for دعوتِ اسلام.
• He was accompanied by Zayd ibn Harithah (RA).
• The journey took place in Shawwal 619 CE (Year of Sadness).

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• Bahira was a Christian monk who recognized signs of Prophethood in young Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
• He met the Prophet (PBUH) during a caravan journey to Syria.
• He predicted that he would become a Prophet of Allah.
• He advised Abu Talib to protect him from harm.

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• Day: 10th Dhul Hijjah
• Name: Youm al-Nahr (Day of Sacrifice)
• Associated festival: Eid al-Adha
• Hajj days: 8th–13th Dhul Hijjah
• Main ritual: Qurbani (sacrifice)

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• The first English translation of the Holy Quran was done by Alexander Ross.
• It was published in 1649 AD.
• He translated it from a French version.
• It introduced the Quran to the English-speaking world.

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• Zayd ibn Harithah (RA) is the only companion mentioned by name in the Qur’an.
• His name appears in Surah Al-Ahzab (33:37).
• He was the adopted son of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
• Birth: 581 AD
• Death: 629 AD (Battle of Mu’tah, Jordan)

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• Departments established: Finance (Bait-ul-Mal), Education, Police system (Shurta)
• Caliphate period: 634–644 AD
• 2nd Caliph of Islam: Hazrat Umar (RA)
• Key system: Bait-ul-Mal (Public Treasury)
• Governance style: Strong administrative reforms

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• Hijab order year: 4 A.H
• Related Surahs: An-Nur (24), Al-Ahzab (33)
• Main concept: Modesty and covering (Purdah)
• Purpose: Moral protection of society
• Revelation place: Madinah (Medinan verses)

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