Explanation

• “Bait ul Ateeq” refers to the Holy Kaaba.
• It means the “Ancient House of Allah”.
• It is the first house built for worship on Earth.
• Muslims face it during prayers (Qiblah).
• It is located in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

Last verified on 25-04-2026

Explanation

Explanation

• Location of the first wahi: Cave Hira
• In: 610 AD
• At the Age of 40 years 6 months
• Number of verses: 5
• Prescriber of wahi in Makkah: Sharjeel-ibn-Hasana Kandi
• First writer of Wahi in Quraish: Hazrat Zaid bin Sabit (RA)

Last updated by NA on 25-April-2026

Explanation

Explanation

• Masjid al-Khayf is located in Mina, near Makkah.
• The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) offered prayers here and delivered a sermon during Hajjat al-Wada (10 AH).
• In this mosque almost 70 Prophets are buried.

Last verified on 03-04-2026

Explanation

• Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) migrated from Makkah to Madina in the year 622 CE (13th Year of the Prophethood).
• This event, known as the Hijra.
• This marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar.

Last verified on 14-03-2026

Explanation

• The treaty allowed for a temporary truce between Muslims and Quraysh.

• Year Signed: 628 AD / 6 Hijri
• Month: Dhu al-Qi’dah (March 628)
• Duration: 10 years
• Clauses: 7
• Location: Near the tree called Hudaybiah

Key Signatories:

• Muslims: Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, Ali ibn Abi Talib (scribe)
• Quraysh Mecca: Suhail bin Amar

Last verified on 02-02-2026

Explanation

• Islamic Calendar starts from 622 AD, the year of Hijrah (migration) of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from Mecca to Medina.
• It is a lunar calendar with 354 or 355 days in a year.
• Officially established during Hazrat Umar (R.A)’s era.
• First year of Islamic calendar is 1 AH (Anno Hegirae).

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) conquered Makkah in 8 Hijri 20 Ramadan (December 629 / January 630 AD).
• The Prophet entered Makkah riding his favorite camel Al-Kaswa, with Usama Ibn Zaid (R.A.) behind him.
• On the way, he recited Surah Al-Fath (48th Surah of the Quran), celebrating the victory.

Last verified on 16-03-2026

Explanation

• Before the Kaabah in Makkah, the Qibla for Muslims was Masjid-e-Aqsa in Jerusalem.
• The Quran mentions this change in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:144), directing Muslims to face the Kaabah.

Additional information:

• Direction shift: from Jerusalem to Makkah
• Change occurred: around 16–17 months after Hijrah (622 AD)
• Purpose: unity and distinct identity for Muslims

Last verified on 12-03-2026