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• Vatican City is the smallest country in the world.
• It is a city-state surrounded by Rome, Italy.
• Land Area: About 0.44 to 0.49 square kilometers (109 acres)
• Population: Around 800 to 900 people
• It serves as the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church.
• It is located in Europe.

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• Smallest Muslim country: Brunei
• Smallest republic: Nauru
• Smallest SAARC country: Maldives
• Largest Muslim country (population): Indonesia

Last updated by NS on 5-09-2026

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• Jannat al-Baqīʿ, located in Medina, Saudi Arabia.
• It is the oldest and first Islamic cemetery.
• It situated southeast of the Prophet's Mosque.
• It contains the graves of some of Prophet Muhammad's family and friends.
• The first companion buried there was Uthman Ibn Madhoon.
• Hazrat Khadija (RA) is the only Ummul Momineen not buried in Jannat al-Baqīʿ.

Last verified on 25-04-2026

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• Completed: 691–692 CE by Umayyad Caliph Abd al-Malik
• Location: Temple Mount, Old City of Jerusalem
• Built on: Site of the Second Jewish Temple
• Historical Fact: Original temple destroyed in 70 CE by Romans
• Significance: Important Islamic shrine and landmark

Last verified on 15-01-2026

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• Hazrat Idris (A.S) is considered the first person who learned writing.
• He is also known for knowledge, wisdom, and early civilization development.
• He is also associated with astronomy and mathematics.

Additional information:

• Total major Prophets (Ulul Azm): 5 (Nuh, Ibrahim, Musa, Isa, Muhammad)

Last verified on 27-04-2026

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• Hazrat Salih (AS) was sent by Allah to guide the nation of Samood.
• The people of Samood lived in Al-Hijr (northwestern Arabia).
• They were skilled at carving houses into mountains.
• Punishment: A mighty earthquake and a terrible blast destroyed the nation.
• Famous Miracle: The pregnant she-camel (Naqatullah) came out of a rock by Allah's command.

Last verified on 26-04-2026

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• According to Islamic belief, the first structure of the Kaaba was built by Hazrat Adam (A.S).
• Later, it was rebuilt by Hazrat Ibrahim (A.S) and his son Hazrat Ismail (A.S).
• The Kaaba is located in Makkah.
• It is the holiest site in Islam.
• It is the direction (Qibla) for Muslim prayers.

Last verified on 25-04-2026

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• Abraham (A.S) is called Abu-ul-Ambiya / Jadd-ul-Anbiya (Father of Prophets).
• His name is mentioned in the Qur’an 67 times.
• He was sent to Jordan / Sham region after leaving Hazrat Hajar (A.S) and Hazrat Ismail (A.S) in Makkah valley (Bakkah).
• He had two wives: Hajar and Sarah.
• He had two famous sons: Ishmael (A.S) and Isaac (A.S).
• He is known as Khalilullah (Friend of Allah).
• He built the Kaaba with Hazrat Ismail (A.S).

Last verified on 28-04-2026

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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)

Last verified on 27-04-2026

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• The Battle of Badr is referred to as Yaumul Furqan (The Day of the Criterion / کسوٹی کا دن).
• It was the first battle of Islam.

• It was fought on 17 Ramadan, 2 AH (13 March 624 CE) near Badr, Madinah.
• Muslim Army: 313–317 (led by Muhammad SAW)
• Quraysh Army: 1,000 (led by Abu Jahl)
• Surah Al-Anfal mentions that Allah reinforced the Muslims with 1,000 angels during the Battle of Badr.

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• Muhajirun: 82–85
• Ansar: 231 (61 Aws + 170 Khazraj)
• Horses: 2
• Camels: 70
• Muslims Martyred: 14
• Quraysh Killed: 70
• Quraysh Captured: 70

Last verified on 07-07-2026

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• The second Azan for Jumuah was started by Hazrat Usman (RA).
• It was introduced during his caliphate.
• He was the third Caliph of Islam (644–656 CE).
• The purpose was to inform more الناس as the population increased.
• The practice is mentioned in Sahih al-Bukhari (Friday Prayer section).

Last verified on 26-04-2026