Explanation

• The Umayyad Caliphate was founded by Muawiya I,
• Reign: 661–680 AD
• Start of Rule: After the end of the First Muslim Civil War and a peace treaty with Hasan ibn Ali.
• Moved the Caliphate’s capital to Damascus, Syria

Additional information:

• Umayyad Dynasty started: 661 AD
• Umayyad Dynasty ended: 750 AD
• Last Caliph: Marwan II (744–750 AD)

Last updated NA on 10-09-2026

Explanation

• Thar Desert is the largest desert in Pakistan.
• It is the only subtropical desert in Asia.
• It is the 3rd largest in Asia.
• It spans an area of 175,000 square kilometers.
• It covers large areas of Pakistan and India.

Pakistan hosts five major deserts which were historic forests:

1. Cholistan (Bahawalpur, Punjab)
2. Thal (Bakhar district of Punjab)
3. Katpana desert (Sakardu)
4. Kharan desert (Balochistan)
5. Thar desert (Sindh)

Last verified on 02-04-2026

Explanation

• Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA) conquered the Fort of Qamus.
• This happened during the Battle of Khaybar.
• The fort belonged to the Jewish tribe of Khaybar (Banu Nadir).
• Year: 7 AH / 628 AD
• Muslim martyrs: 15
• Opponents killed: ~93

Last verified on 27-04-2026

Explanation

• Person: Zaynab bint Al-Harith
• Place: Khaybar, Arabia
• Year: 7 A.H. (628 AD)
• Poison Used In: Roasted lamb (shoulder)
• Companion Martyred: Hazrat Bishr ibn al-Bara' (RA)

Last verified on 20-07-2026

Explanation

• Al-Tauba does not begin with Bismillah.
• It is known by two names - At-Taubah and Al-Baraat.
• Surah Tauba is in 10 Parah.
• The number of Rukus in Surah Tauba is 16.
  
  
  

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• Bismillah is repeated in the Holy Quran 114 Times.
• Surah Naml surah of the Holy Quran has Bismillah twice.

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

• Province status: 1 July 1970
• Capital: Quetta
• Area: 347,190 km²
• Share of Pakistan's area: About 42%
• Largest province by: Area

Last verified on 06-07-2026

Explanation

The name "Muhammad" appears four times in the Quran.

1. Surah Al-Imran (3:144)
2. Surah Al-Ahzab (33:40)
3. Surah Muhammad (47:2)
4. Surah Al-Fath (48:29)

Additional information:

The name "Ahmad" is mentioned once in the Quran:

1. Surah As-Saff (61:6)

Surah Muhammad is the 47th surah of the Quran.

• It has 38 verses.

Last verified on 25-04-2026

Explanation

• The title “Quaid-e-Azam” was given in 1938
• The title was given by Maulana Mazharuddin Shaheed 
• Pakistan's first governor-general until his death
• Leader of All-India Muslim League (1913–1947)
• Founder of Pakistan (14 August 1947)
• First Governor-General of Pakistan (1947–48)
• Born: 25 December 1876 (Karachi)
• Died: 11 September 1948 (Karachi)
• Spouse: Rattanbai Jinnah, Emibai Jinnah
• Daughter: Dina Wadia
• Sister: Fatima Jinnah

Last updated by NA on 27 April 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

Explanation

• Masjid-e-Zarar was a mosque built by hypocrites in Madinah.
• It was used to create division among Muslims and harm Islam.
• Allah informed Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) about its true purpose.
• The Prophet (PBUH) ordered its demolition after the Battle of Tabuk.
• It is mentioned in Surah At-Tawbah in the Holy Quran.

Last verified on 16-05-2026