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Explanation

• The Nisab (minimum limit) for gold is 7.5 tola (87.48 grams).
• The ratio/nisab of Zakat is 2.5%.
• Zakat was made obligatory in 2 A.H.
• It was fully implemented in 9 A.H.

Additional information:

• Silver Nisab: 52.5 tola = 612.36 grams
• The word “Zakat” occurs 32 times in the Holy Quran.
• Zakat means purification and growth of wealth.
• “Zakat is the treasure of Islam” is a famous saying of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).

Last verified on 11-05-2026

Explanation

• After the Battle of Yamama (632 AD), Hazrat Umar (R.A.) suggested compiling the Quran into one collection.
• Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A.) initially hesitated but later accepted the suggestion.
• Hazrat Zaid bin Sabit (R.A.) was appointed to undertake the compilation.
• The compiled manuscript was kept with Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A.), then Hazrat Umar (R.A.), and later Hazrat Hafsa (R.A.).

Last verified on 13-09-2026

Explanation

The Battle of Khandaq is also known as the Battle of the Trench and the Battle of the Confederates.

It was a 27-day-long defense by Muslims of Yasrab (now Medina). 

Took place in Shawwal – Dhu al-Qi'dah, 5 A.H (627 C.E).

Last updated by NA on 22-April-2026

Explanation

• Date: 20 Ramadan, 8 AH
• Gregorian date: December 629 / January 11, 630 AD
• Leader: Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)
• Place: Makkah (Saudi Arabia)
• Occasion: Victory of Muslims over Quraysh

Additional information:

• Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) entered Makkah on his favorite camel Al-Qaswa (القصواء).
• Usama Ibn Zaid (RA) was sitting behind him.
• On the way, Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) recited Surah Al-Fath (48th Surah of the Quran).

Last verified on 01-07-2026

Explanation

• No Sajdas in Salat-e-Janaza.
• Namaz-e-Janazah is performed standing in line.
• It includes 4 Takbeers.
• It is Farz-e-Kifaya.
• The first Namaz-e-Janazah performed by the Holy Prophet ﷺ was for Asad bin Zaraara (RA).

Last verified on 18-05-2026

Explanation

• The Prophet's first business trip was to Syria.
• He was 12 years old
• Traveled with his uncle, Abu Talib (RA).
• On this journey, he met a monk named Bahira in Basra, Syria.

Last updated NA on 10-09-2026

Explanation

• The wealth or property left by a deceased person is called Taraka
• Taraka means فوت ہونے والے انسان کی دولت 
• It is the basis of the Islamic system of inheritance (Faraid).

Additional information:

• Asabah: The residuaries who take whatever remains of the estate after the fixed-share heirs receive their portions.
  

Last updated NA on 10-09-2026

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

• Minimum distance: Approximately 77–78 km
• Qasr applies to: 4-rakat obligatory prayers
• Zuhr: 4 → 2 rakats
• Asr: 4 → 2 rakats
• Isha: 4 → 2 rakats
• Fajr: Remains 2 rakats
• Maghrib: Remains 3 rakats
• Qasr is for a traveler (musafir) meeting the required travel conditions.

Last updated NA on 10-09-2026