Explanation

• Physiognomy is the study of a human face and its features to understand character or personality.
• It links facial expressions and structure with behavior traits.

Additional information:

• Horology → Study of time and clocks
• Sinology → Study of Chinese language & culture

Last verified on 14-06-2026

Explanation

• Battle of Yarmouk: Fought between the Byzantine Empire and Muslim forces under Khalid bin Waleed.
• Dates: August 15 to August 20, 636 AD.
• Location: Near the Yarmouk River.
• Caliphate: During the reign of Hazrat Umar (RA).
• Result: Decisive victory for the Muslims, marking the end of Byzantine rule in Syria.

Last verified on 12-06-2026

Explanation

• The event of Isra and Mi'raj is mentioned in the Qur’an.
• It is described in Surah Al-Isra (Bani Israel), Surah 17.
• The journey includes Isra (Makkah to Masjid Al-Aqsa) and Mi’raj (heavens ascent).
• Date: 27th Rajab
• Prophethood year: 10th year (~621 AD)
• During Mi’raj, 5 daily prayers (Salah) were made obligatory.

Last verified on 02-05-2026

Explanation

• Prophet Musa (A.S) is mentioned about 136 times in the Holy Qur’an.
• Prophet Musa (A.S) was given the Torah (Tawrat) as a divine book.
• He is one of the Ulul-Azm prophets (the prophets of strong determination).

Additional information:

• Ibrahim (A.S) – about 69 times
• Nuh (A.S) – about 43 times
• Lut (A.S) – about 27 times
• Isa (A.S) – about 25 times

Last verified on 14-03-2026

Explanation

• The Cripps Mission of 1942 was headed by Sir Stafford Cripps.
• He was sent by the British government during World War II.
• The mission aimed to gain Indian political support for the war.
• It proposed constitutional reforms and dominion status after the war.
• The mission failed because Indian leaders rejected its proposals.

Last verified on 27-05-2026

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• The Indus Waters Treaty was signed on September 19, 1960, in Karachi.
• It was signed between Pakistan (President Ayub Khan) and India (Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru).
• It was brokered by the World Bank.

It became effective on April 1, 1960.

• Western Rivers (given to Pakistan): Indus, Jhelum, Chenab
• Eastern Rivers (given to India): Ravi, Beas, Sutlej

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• Also called Ghazwa-e-Ahzab or Battle of the Trench.
• It was fought in 5 A.H (627 CE).

Additional information:

• Muslims: ~3,000; Kufar: ~10,000; Munafiqeen: ~10,000 involved.
• Lasted 30 days; fought by Arabian & Jewish tribes of Yathrib.
• Hazrat Salman Al-Farsi suggested digging the trench to defend the city.

Last verified 13-03-2026

Explanation

• Total mentions: 32 times
• Makki Surahs: 22 times
• Madani Surahs: 10 times
• Status: Third pillar of Islam
• Purpose: Purification of wealth & helping poor

Last verified on 12-06-2026

Explanation

• Date: 23 March 625 AD (3 AH)
• Place: Valley of Uhud, near Madina
• Muslim Army: ~1000
• Enemy Army: ~3000
• 50 skilled archers were placed on Mount Uhud by Prophet Muhammad
• It was between Muslims and the Quraish of Makkah.
• The leader of the Quraish was Abu Sufyan.
• The battle is mentioned in the Qur'an (Surah Aal-e-Imran).

Last verified on 25-04-2026

Explanation

• Surah Al-Naml has Bismillah twice in the Holy Quran.
• It contains Bismillah at the beginning and again in Verse 30 (message of Prophet Sulaiman AS).
• Surah: 27th
• Verses: 93rd
• Type: Makki Surah
• Name Meaning: “The Ants”

Additional information:

• In contrast, Surah Al-Toba starts without Bismillah.
• Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem is repeated 114 times in the Quran.

Last verified on 12-06-2026