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• Surah Maryam is the only Surah that starts with Huroof-e-Muqattaat (Kaf-Ha-Ya-Ain-Saad).
• It is named after Hazrat Maryam (A.S), mother of Prophet Isa (A.S).
• Surah Number: 19th Surah of القرآن
• Revelation: Makki period

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• The Nyaya Sutras were authored by Gautama (Akshapada).
• He is considered the founder of the Nyaya philosophy.
• These texts form the basis of Indian logic and reasoning system (Nyaya Darshana).
• They focus on methods of knowledge, logic, and debate.

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• Fatimah bint al-Khattab (RA) was the sister of Hazrat Umar (RA) who accepted Islam.
• She and her husband Hazrat Saeed bin Zaid (RA) were among early Muslims.
• Hazrat Umar (RA) became angry and struck her after her conversion.
• This incident later led to his acceptance of Islam.

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Dashavatara refers to the ten incarnations (avatars) of Lord Vishnu.

1. Matsya (Fish)
2. Kurma (Turtle)
3. Varaha (Boar)
4. Narasimha (Half-man, half-lion)
5. Vamana (Dwarf)
6. Parashurama (Warrior sage)
7. Rama (Prince of Ayodhya)
8. Krishna (Divine statesman)
9. Buddha (in some traditions)
10. Kalki (future avatar)

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• The characteristics of successful believers are mentioned in Surah Al-Mu’minun (Chapter 23) (opening verses).
• Opening verses: 1–11
• It describes qualities of true believers who achieve success (Falah).
• These include humility in prayer, avoiding useless talk, and paying Zakat.
• It highlights moral and spiritual discipline.

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• Aranyakas provide meditative and philosophical interpretations of the Vedas.
• They focus on spiritual meanings rather than rituals.
• These texts were mainly studied in forest settings by sages.
• They act as a bridge between Vedas and Upanishads.
• They emphasize meditation, symbolism, and inner knowledge.

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• The two angels who visited Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) were going to destroy the قومِ لوط (people of Prophet Lut AS).
• They first came to give glad tidings of a son to Ibrahim (AS).
• Then they informed him about their mission.
• This event is mentioned in Surah Hud, Surah Al-Hijr, Surah Adh-Dhariyat in the Quran.
• The people of Lut (AS) were punished due to their corruption and sins.

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• Bhakti Movement emphasized devotion (bhakti) to a personal God or deity.
• It focused on love, faith, and direct connection with God without rituals.
• It rejected caste barriers and complex Vedic ceremonies.
• Saints preached equality and simple worship.

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• The departure of Bani Israel from Egypt is mentioned in Surah Taha, and their re-entry is mentioned in Surah Yusuf.
• Surah Taha (20) describes Prophet Musa (A.S.) leading the Israelites out of Egypt by Allah’s command.
• Surah Yusuf (12) describes the earlier arrival and settlement of Bani Israel in Egypt during Prophet Yusuf (A.S.)’s time.

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• Chaturvarna system divides Hindu society into four main classes (varnas).

These are Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya, and Shudra.

1. Brahmin: Priests, teachers, scholars
2. Kshatriya: Warriors, rulers
3. Vaishya: Traders, farmers, merchants
4. Shudra: Laborers, service providers

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