Explanation

• Sariyya refers to a military expedition or battle in which the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) did not personally participate.
• These were usually led by his companions to spread Islam or defend the community.

Additional information:

• Ghazwa: A battle attended by Holy Prophet (PBUH).

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Explanation

The fundamental beliefs of Islam are known as Arkan-e-Iman (Articles of Faith).

1. Tauheed — Belief in the Oneness of Allah.
2. Risalat — Belief in the Messengers of Allah.
3. Malaika — Belief in the Angels.
4. Alhami Kutub — Belief in the Divine Books.
5. Akhirat — Belief in the Hereafter.

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Explanation

• Hazrat Ali (RA) did not participate in the Battle of Tabuk.
• He was ordered by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to stay in Madinah.
• He acted as a caretaker of the Muslim community and Ahl-e-Bait.
• The expedition of Tabuk took place in 9 AH (630 AD).
• It was a major military campaign against the Byzantine forces.

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Explanation

• Ijtihad is an important concept in Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh).
• It refers to using independent reasoning to derive Islamic rulings.
• It is used when clear guidance is not found in the Quran or Sunnah.
• Root word: J-H-D (effort / struggle).

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Explanation

• 70 infidels were killed in Ghazwa Badr.

• Number of Muslim martyrs: 14
• Date: 17 Ramadan, 2 AH / 624 CE
• Place: Badr (near Madinah)
• Between: Muslims and Makkans (Quraysh)
• Muslim Leader: Muhammad (SAW)

Additional information:

• Muslims: around 313 soldiers
• Quraysh Army: around 1000 soldiers
• Muslim horses: 2
• Muslim camels: around 70

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Explanation

• Name: Qutaybah ibn Muslim
• Caliphate: Umayyad
• Position: Governor of Khurasan
• Tenure: 705–715 CE
• Major region: Transoxiana (Central Asia)
• Bukhara: Conquered during 706–709 CE
• Samarkand: Conquered in 710–712 CE

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Explanation

• "1st Ashra of Ramadan is "Days of mercy" (Rehmat).
• 2nd Ashra of Ramadan is "Days of forgiveness" (Maghfirayat).
• 3rd Ashra of Ramadan is "Days of refuge from hell fire" (Jahanum ke aag sa nijahat).

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Explanation

• Name: Hazrat Usman bin Mazoon (RA)
• Status: Early companion of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)
• Place: Makkah
• Injury: Lost/suffered injury to one eye
• Reason: Suffered persecution for the sake of Islam
• Known for: Patience and sacrifice in the way of Allah

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Explanation

• Hazrat Zainab bint Khuzaymah (RA) was given the title Umm-ul-Masakeen (Mother of the Poor).
• Because of her generosity and care for the needy.
• Husband: Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)
• Marriage: Approximately 3 months
• Death: 4 AH / 625 CE, approximately 30 years of age
• Burial: Jannat al-Baqi, Madinah

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Explanation

• First Ghazwa (Battle) took place between Muslims and Kuffar is Ghazwa Abwa.
• Ghazwa Abwa is the First Ghazwa of Islam.
• Ghazwa Wadan is another name for this battle.
• Abwa is the first expedition, in which the Holy Prophet (PBUH), with 60 Muhajireen, left Madinah with the goal of jihad for the first time in the month of Safar 2 AH.

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