Explanation

• الصلاة خير من النوم means “Prayer is better than sleep.”
• These words are recited in the Fajr (morning) Adhan.
• Hazrat Umar (R.A.) was the second Caliph of Islam.
• It ruled from 634 to 644 CE.

Last verified on 22-10-2026

Explanation

• Harut and Marut are mentioned in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:102).
• The Quran identifies them as two angels associated with Babylon.
• The verse mentions them in the context of magic and the test faced by people.
• Their association with the time of Prophet Idris (A.S.) comes from some traditional narratives, not an explicit statement in the Quran.

Last verified on 22-10-2026

Explanation

• Muadh ibn Jabal was appointed by the Prophet (PBUH) as the governor of Yemen.
• He was a companion of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
• He was from the Ansar tribe of Banu Khazraj.
• He was renowned for his vast knowledge and understanding of Islam.
• The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) referred to him as "the one who will lead the scholars into Paradise."

Last verified on 22-10-2026

Explanation

• The story of Prophet Sulaiman (A.S) and the Queen of Sheba (Bilqis) is mentioned in the Holy Quran.
• It highlights Prophet Sulaiman’s wisdom, power, and communication with animals.
• The Queen of Sheba ruled Yemen and later accepted Islam.
• The story shows the power of truth and divine guidance.
• It is found in Surah An-Naml (27th).
• Surah An-Naml also means “The Ants.”

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• Name: Hazrat Shoaib (A.S)
• Title: Khatib-ul-Anbiya (Speaker of the Prophets) due to his powerful speech and preaching style.
• Nation: People of Madyan and Aykah
• Main message: Truthfulness, fair business, worship of Allah
• Relationship: Father-in-law of Hazrat Musa (A.S)

Last verified on 11-06-2026

Explanation

• Caliphate: During the reign of Hazrat Umar (RA).
• 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.
• Result: Decisive victory for the Muslims, marking the end of Byzantine rule in Syria.

Last verified on 27-04-2026

Explanation

• The family is considered the basic unit of society in Islamic civilization.
• Islam emphasizes marriage, mutual respect, care for parents, and the proper upbringing of children.
• Family life helps develop moral values, social responsibility, cooperation, and compassion.
• The Qur’an commands Muslims to maintain good relations with parents and relatives (Surah An-Nisa, 4:36).

Last verified on 19-10-2026

Explanation

• Hajj begins on Zulhajj 8 with pilgrims going to Mina, known as Yawm at-Tarwiyah.
• The main rituals continue until Zulhajj 12, with optional stoning on Zulhajj 13, making 8 to 12 Zulhajj (5 days) the core Hajj days.

Last verified on 19-10-2026

Explanation

• Rami al-Jamarat is a mandatory Hajj ritual
• involving the symbolic stoning of three pillars in Mina
• 10th Dhu al-Hijjah: Only the Jamrat al-Aqabah (the largest pillar) is stoned.
• 11th & 12th Dhu al-Hijjah: All three pillars (Small, Medium, Large) are stoned in order.
• The act of throwing stones at the Jamarat is known as “Rami”.

Last updated by NA on 26 April 2026

Explanation

• Sayee is the act of walking or running seven times between the hills of Safa and Marwa in Makkah.
• It is a required ritual in Hajj and Umrah.

Additional information:

• Location: Masjid al-Haram, Makkah
• Performed after: Tawaf (circumambulation of Kaaba)
• Next ritual after Sayee: Hujjaj go to Mina
• Symbolism: Hajar’s search for water for her son, Prophet Ismael (PBUH)

Last verified on 15-03-2026