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

Last verified on 30-04-2026

Explanation

• The first Azan (Fajr Prayer) in Islam was called in 1 A.H.
• It was established after the migration to Madinah.
• Bilal ibn Rabah (RA) was the first Muezzin.
• He is known as Sayyid al-Mu’azzinin (Leader of Muezzins).
• He was chosen by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
• The purpose was to call Muslims to prayer.

Last verified on 28-04-2026

Explanation

• Surah Ar-Rum indirectly refers to all five daily prayers.
• It mentions different times of the day for Allah’s remembrance.
• Scholars (Tafsir of Ibn Abbas) link these times to Salah timings.
• Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha are understood from verses 17–18.
• Though names are not directly mentioned, timings are clearly indicated.

Last verified on 27-04-2026

Explanation

• The first Azan (Fajr Prayer) in Islam was called in 1 A.H.
• It was established after the migration to Madinah.
• Bilal ibn Rabah (RA) was the first Muezzin.
• He is known as Sayyid al-Mu’azzinin (Leader of Muezzins).
• He was chosen by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
• The purpose was to call Muslims to prayer.

Last verified on 27-04-2026

Explanation

• The first Jumuah prayer was performed by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) after Hijrah.
• It took place in the year 1 A.H during the migration to Madinah.
• The Prophet (PBUH) led the prayer at Banu Salim ibn Awf area.
• This was the first official Friday congregation in Islam.

Last verified on 25-04-2026

Explanation

نمازِ باجماعت کے لیے کم از کم دو افراد (ایک امام اور ایک مقتدی/پیروکار) کا ہونا ضروری ہے۔ 

Explanation

• The second Azan for Jumuah was started by Hazrat Usman (RA).
• It was introduced during his caliphate.
• He was the third Caliph of Islam (644–656 CE).
• The purpose was to inform more الناس as the population increased.
• The practice is mentioned in Sahih al-Bukhari (Friday Prayer section).

Last verified on 26-04-2026

Explanation

• Before Mairaj (Ascension), five daily prayers were not yet obligatory.
• Early Muslims used to offer two prayers regularly.
• These were Fajar (morning) and Asar (evening) prayers.
• After Mairaj, five daily prayers became compulsory.
• This happened around 10th year of Prophethood.
• Salah became a fundamental pillar of Islam afterward.

Last verified on 26-04-2026

Explanation

• The first Jumuah (Friday) prayer in Islam was led by Hazrat Mus’ab bin Umair (RA).
• It was performed in Madinah before the Hijrah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
• He was appointed as the first Islamic ambassador to Madinah.
• He taught Islam and led the first Friday congregation there.

Last verified on 26-04-2026

Explanation

• Namaz-e-Janaza is the only prayer without Sajda (prostration).
• It is a funeral prayer offered for a deceased Muslim.
• It consists of 4 Takbeers and standing (Qiyam) only.
• No Ruku and no Sajda are performed in this prayer.
• It is a collective obligation (Farz-e-Kifayah).

Last verified on 25-04-2026