Explanation

• Surah Yaseen is known as the "Heart of the Holy Quran."
• It is the 36th chapter of the Quran.
• It contains 83 verses.
• It is regarded as an earlier Meccan surah.

Additional information:

• Surah Ar-Rahman: "Aroos ul Quran" (the Bride of the Quran).
• Al-Fatihah (The Opening)
• Al-Baqarah (The Cow)
• Aali Imran (The Family of Imran)
• An-Nisa (The Women)
• Al-Maidah (The Table)

Last verified on 15-07-2026

Explanation

When fasting was made obligatory:

• Timing: Second year of Hijrah (2 AH / 624 CE), in the month of Sha'ban
• First fast: Ramadan 2 AH
• Key verse: Surah Al-Baqarah (183–185)
• Prophet's practice: Fasted Ramadan for 9 years (until 11 AH)
• Before Ramadan: Muslims fasted on Ashura (10th Muharram) and three days each month

Last updated by NS on 5-09-2026

Explanation

• Prophet Dawood (AS) is known for being a good player of flute.
• Holy Book: Zabur
• Special blessing: Beautiful and melodious voice
• Associated with: Glorification of Allah by birds and mountains
• Known for: Beautiful recitation and voice

Last verified on 09-09-2026

Explanation

• Day of Judgement & Afterlife (Akhira) → 5th Article of Faith

Seven essential beliefs are in Iman-e-Mafassal

1.  Faith in God.

2.  Faith in holy angels.

3.  Faith in all holy Books.

4.  Faith in all holy Prophets.

5.  Faith in the Day of Judgement.

6.  Faith that everything good or bad is decided by God (Taqdir).

7.  Faith in life after death.

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Explanation

• Hazrat Younis remained in a fish's belly for 40 days.
• Surah Younis is the 10th chapter (surah) of the Quran with 109 verses (ayat).
  
• It is named after the Prophet Yunus (Jonah).
• He is mentioned in the holy Quran 4 times
• Hazrat Younis (AS) is called Dhun-Nun 

Explanation

• Hazrat Younas (AS) was swallowed by a giant fish (whale) and remained in its abdomen for about 40 days.
• He prayed to Allah while inside the fish, and Allah accepted his repentance.
• He is also known as Dhun-Nun (ذوالنون), meaning "the man of the fish."
• His story teaches patience, repentance, and trust in Allah.

Last verified on 07-07-2026

Explanation

• Zaboor (Psalms) was revealed to Hazrat Dawood (AS).
• Zaboor was revealed in the Syriac language.
• Zaboor mainly contains praises of Allah, supplications, and guidance.

Additional information:

• Tawrat (Torah) → Hazrat Moosa (AS)
• Injeel (Gospel) → Hazrat Isa (AS)
• Holy Qur'an → Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)

Last verified on 22-07-2026

Explanation

• Ali ibn Abi Talib (656 to 661 CE) shifted the capital from Madinah to Kufa.
• This change happened around 657 CE (36 AH) after internal conflicts like the Battle of Jamal.
• Earlier, Madinah was the capital during the first three caliphs.
• He is buried in Najaf.

Last verified on 30-04-2026

Explanation

1. Hazrat Ali (R.A.) shifted the capital from Madina to Kufa in 657 AD (36 AH).
2. The decision was made after the Battle of the Camel (Jang-e-Jamal).
3. Kufa was chosen because of its strategic military and political importance.
4. From Kufa, Hazrat Ali (R.A.) governed the Islamic state during his caliphate.
5. Kufa remained the capital until his martyrdom in 661 AD (40 AH).
6. He is buried in Najaf.

Last verified on 30-04-2026

Explanation

• The Battle of Karbala took place on Muharram 10 61 A.H (October 10, 680)
• In Karbala, present-day Iraq.
• It was fought between the army of the second Umayyad Caliph, Yazid I, and a small army led by Hussain ibn Ali (AS).
• The Umayyad Caliph Muawiyah I had nominated his son Yazid as his successor.

Last verified on 25-04-2026