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About Thar Desert

15% located in Pakistan

85% located in India

Also called Friendly Desert

Located near Badin, Sindh 

Famous for: Sand 

Coal also found in Thar 

also known as Great Indian Desert

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The Government of India Act of 1935 came into effect in the provinces of India in 1937.

The act was passed by the British Parliament in 1935.

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In Surah Al-Baqarah, Ayah 158, Allah refers to Safa and Marwah as "Shu'aar Allah" (symbols of Allah).

These two hills are integral to the Hajj pilgrimage, and walking between them is a key ritual performed by Muslims.

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Sa'id ibn Zayd (RA) was the brother-in-law of Hazrat Umar (RA), as he was married to Hazrat Umar's sister, Fatimah (RA).

He is also part of the Ashra-e-Mubashra, the ten companions promised paradise.

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The Kufic script, an early angular form of Arabic calligraphy, was used to write the Qur’an around 160 A.H (approximately 776 CE).

It became widely known for its bold, geometric style.

It was commonly used in early Islamic manuscripts.

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In Surah Hud, verse 37, Allah commanded Prophet Noah (AS) to build the ark: "And construct the ship under Our eyes and Our inspiration..."

This marked the beginning of preparations for the great flood to save the believers.

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Hudaybiyyah is located near Shumaisi, a valley near Makkah.

It is significant for the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah between the Muslims and the Quraysh.

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• There are 8 categories (Masarif) for the distribution of Zakat.
• These categories are outlined in Surah Al-Taubah (9:60) of the Quran.

These are:

1. The poor (Al-Fuqara).
2. The needy (Al-Masakin).
3. Zakat administrators.
4. New Muslims and friends of the Muslim community.
5. Slaves and captives.
6. The debt-ridden.
7. In the cause of God.
8. The wayfarer (travelling with few resources).

32 times the word Zakat occurs in the Holy Quran.

22 times word Zakat is used in Makki Surahs.

Zakat was made compulsory in 2 A.H.

But its complete system was imposed in the year of 8th hijrah.

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The first congregational prayer (Salah) led by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was performed in Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, with Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) as the Imam.

This occurred during the early days of Islam when the Prophet (PBUH) was still in Mecca, before the migration to Medina.