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

Division of Quranic Surahs:

• Total Surahs → 114
• Makki Surahs → 86
• Madani Surahs → 28
• Revealed over → 23 years
• Madani period → about 10 years

Madani Surahs usually have longer verses (Ayahs).

They focus on laws, social system, and community life.

The first complete Madani Surah is Surah Al-Baqarah.

List of 28 Madani Surah in Quran:

1. Al Baqarah سورہ البقرہ

2. Al e Imran سورہ آل عمران

3. An Naas سورہ النسائ

4. Al Maaeda سورہ المائدہ

5. An Faal سورہ الانفال

6. Towba سورہ التوبہ

7. Al Raad سورہ الرعد

8. Al Haj سورہ الحج

9. Al Noor سورہ النور

10. Al Ahzab سورہ الاحزاب

11. Muhammad سورہ محمد

12. Al Fatah سورہ الفتح

13. Al Hujraat سورہ الحجرات

14. Al Rehman سورہ الرحمٰن

15. Al Hadeed سورہ الحدید

16. Al Mujadelah سورہ المجادلہ

17. Al Hashr سورہ الحشر

18. Al Mumtahina سورہ الممتحنہ

19. Al Saaf سورہ الصف

20. Al Juma سورہ الجمعہ

21. Al Munafiqon سورہ المنافقون

22. Al Tagabun سورہ التغابن

23. Al Talaq سورہ الطلاق

24. Al Tahreem سورہ التحریم

25. Al Insan سورہ الانسان

26. Al Baeana سورہ البینہ

27. Al Zalzalah سورہ الزلزال

28. Al Nasar سورہ النصر

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Explanation

• First capital: Madina
• Hijrah year: 622 AD (1 AH)
• Country: Saudi Arabia
• Role: First Islamic state center
• Famous mosque: Masjid al-Nabawi

Last verified on 27-04-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Ali (RA) was appointed caretaker of Madinah during the expedition of Tabuk.
• The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) left him to manage the city.
• He was responsible for the families and affairs of Muslims in Madinah.
• Battle of Tabuk took place in 9 AH (630 AD).
• This shows the trust of the Prophet (PBUH) in Hazrat Ali (RA).

Last verified on 26-04-2026

Explanation

• The Jews of Madina mainly used Hebrew language in religious texts and identity.
• At the time of Prophet Muhammad, Hebrew was the primary written and cultural language of the Jewish tribes.
• Madina had multiple tribes including Jewish communities like Banu Qaynuqa, Banu Nadir, and Banu Qurayza.

Last verified on 25-04-2026

Explanation

• Jannat al-Baqīʿ, located in Medina, Saudi Arabia.
• It is the oldest and first Islamic cemetery.
• It situated southeast of the Prophet's Mosque.
• It contains the graves of some of Prophet Muhammad's family and friends.
• The first companion buried there was Uthman Ibn Madhoon.
• Hazrat Khadija (RA) is the only Ummul Momineen not buried in Jannat al-Baqīʿ.

Last verified on 25-04-2026

Explanation

• The old name of Madinah (Medina) was Yathrib
• (Mentioned as Yasrab in Quran, Chapter 33 (Al-Aḥzāb).
• Renamed Madīnat an-Nabī (“City of the Prophet”)
• After Prophet Muhammad SAW’s migration in 622 CE
• Located in the Hejaz region, Saudi Arabia.

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Last updated by NA on 25-April-2026

Explanation

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