Explanation

• The Battle of Siffin was fought between Caliph Hazrat Ali (RA) and Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan (RA).
• It was fought in 37 AH (657 CE).
• The battle took place near the Euphrates River at Siffin (present-day Syria).

Additional information:

• Battle of the Camel (Jamal): 36 AH (656 CE)
• Battle of Nahrawan: 38 AH (658 CE)

Last verified on 15-06-2026

Explanation

• The Jewish warrior Marhab was killed by Hazrat Ali (RA) during the Battle of Khybar.
• The Battle of Khybar took place in 7 AH (628 AD).
• Hazrat Ali (RA) was given the Muslim army's flag by the Holy Prophet (ﷺ).
• After defeating Marhab, the Muslims captured the forts of Khybar.

Last verified on 19-07-2026

Explanation

• Rukus in the Holy Quran: 558 / 540
• Verses (Ayat): 6,236 / 6,666
• Total Surahs: 114
• Makki Surahs: 86 (revealed in 13 years, mostly short Ayat)
• Madani Surahs: 28 (revealed in 10 years, mostly long Ayat)
• Total Juz': 30
• Sajda Tilawat: 14

Last verified on 19-07-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Ali (RA) is widely known as "Bāb-ul-Ilm" (The Gate of Knowledge).
• This title is associated with the famous narration: "I am the city of knowledge, and Ali is its gate."
• He was renowned for his deep knowledge, wisdom, and justice.

Additional information:

• Fourth Caliph: 656–661 AD (35–40 AH)
• Father: Abu Talib
• Relation to the Prophet (ﷺ): Cousin and son-in-law

Last verified on 19-07-2026

Explanation

• Verse 282 of Surah Al-Baqarah is the longest verse in the Quran.
• It is known as Ayat ad-Dayn (آیت الدَّيْن).
• Because it deals with loans and financial transactions.
• Al-Baqarah (The Cow) is the second and longest Surah of the Quran.
• It contains 286 verses.
• Position: Juz 1–3
• Classification: Medinan
• Rukus: 40
• Approximate Letters: 25,500

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Explanation

• The Qibla was changed in 2 AH (624 AD).
• It happened during the Zuhr (Dhuhr) prayer.
• This event took place about 18 months after Hijrah in Madinah.
• The Qibla was changed from Bait al-Maqdis (Al-Aqsa Mosque) to Kaaba.
• Masjid al-Qiblatain is the mosque where this change occurred.
• The first Qibla of Muslims was Al-Aqsa Mosque.
• The change of Qibla is mentioned in the Holy Quran (Surah Al-Baqarah).

Last verified on 25-05-2026

Explanation

• The Holy Prophet (SAW) performed Hajjat-ul-Wida in the 10th Hijri (March 6, 632 A.D)
• It was performed on Friday, the 9th of Dhu al-Hijjah.
• The Prophet (PBUH) delivered his final sermon during the Hajj on Mount Arafat.
• It is also known as Farewell Sermon.
• This final pilgrimage included his renowned Farewell Sermon.

Last verified on 11-06-2026

Explanation

• Also called Ghazwa-e-Ahzab or Battle of the Trench.
• It was fought in 5 A.H (627 CE).

Additional information:

• Muslims: ~3,000; Kufar: ~10,000; Munafiqeen: ~10,000 involved.
• Lasted 30 days; fought by Arabian & Jewish tribes of Yathrib.
• Hazrat Salman Al-Farsi suggested digging the trench to defend the city.

Last verified 13-03-2026

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.
  
  
  

Additional information:

• 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

• Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) entrusted the compilation of the Holy Quran to Hazrat Zaid bin Thabit (R.A).
• This decision was made after many Huffaz (memorizers of Quran) were martyred in the Battle of Yamama.
• Hazrat Umar (R.A) suggested compiling the Quran in written form for preservation.
• Hazrat Zaid bin Thabit (R.A) collected verses from written materials and memories of companions.
• This ensured the safe preservation of the Holy Quran in a single manuscript.

Last verified on 25-06-2026