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• 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

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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

Last verified on 30-04-2026

Explanation

• Aws and Khazraj were two Arab tribes of Madinah (Yathrib) who supported Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
• They are collectively known as the Ansar (Helpers).
• They pledged allegiance to Islam during Bai’at al-Aqabah.
• They played a key role in welcoming the Prophet (PBUH) during Hijrah.

Last verified on 10-06-2026

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• The first formal treaty of Muhammad (PBUH) with a non-Muslim community was made in Madinah.
• This agreement is known as the Charter of Madinah (Mithaq-e-Madinah).
• It was made after the Hijrah (622 CE) of Muslims to Madinah.
• It established peace and cooperation between Muslims and non-Muslim tribes.

Last verified on 17-06-2026

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اخوت کا مطلب ہے بھائیوں جیسا تعلق یا بھائی چارہ۔

یہ لفظ ایک دوسرے کے ساتھ محبت، مدد، اور تعاون کو ظاہر کرتا ہے۔

Last verified on 16-04-2026

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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

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