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• “Tareekh-ul-Umam wal-Mulook” is a famous book of Islamic history.
• It covers detailed events of nations, kings, and early Islamic history.
• The book was written by the great historian Imam Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari.
• He is one of the most reliable early Islamic historians.
• The book is also commonly known as “Tarikh al-Tabari”.

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• Full name: Muhammad ibn Umar al-Waqidi
• Famous book: Kitab al-Maghazi
• Field: Islamic history (especially battles of Prophet SAW)
• Era: Abbasid Caliphate period (2nd–3rd century AH).
• He was also a Qadi (judge) in Baghdad.

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The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) of Pakistan is an advisory constitutional body on Islamic laws.

Allama Dr. Muhammad Raghib Hussain Naeemi is the current Chairman of CII.

He was appointed on 21 May 2024 by the President of Pakistan on PM’s recommendation.

He is also the Vice-Chancellor of Jamia Naeemi.

He succeeded Dr. Qibla Ayaz as Chairman.

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• The beginning of Surah Al-Mujadilah was revealed about Khawla bint Tha'labah.
• She complained to the Prophet (PBUH) about her husband’s unjust practice (Zihar).
• Allah responded directly to her plea in the Quran.
• This incident is mentioned in Surah Al-Mujadilah, verse 1.

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• Al-Arba'in al-Nawawiyyah is a famous Hadith book.
• It was compiled by Imam Nawawi.
• The word “Arbaeen” means forty (40).
• The book contains 40 selected Hadiths on important Islamic teachings.

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• Masjid al-Qiblatain is located in Medina.
• It is where Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) changed the direction of prayer (Qibla) from Masjid al-Aqsa to Masjid al-Haram
• During the Zuhr prayer.
• The mosque has two domes and two minarets.
• It was founded by Sawad ibn Ghanam ibn Ka'ab and first opened in 1987.
• It is traditionally believed to have been built by Abraham and Ishmael.

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• Talha ibn Ubaydullah and Zubayr ibn al-Awwam were martyred in the Battle of the Camel.
• This battle is also known as Battle of Jamal.
• It took place in 656 AD.

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• Location → Basra (Iraq)
• Major Figures → Hazrat Ali (R.A), Hazrat Aisha (R.A)

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• Ramayana is a famous epic / religious text of Hinduism.
• It tells the story of Lord Rama and his life.
• Language → Originally Sanskrit
• Major Hindu texts → Ramayana, Mahabharata, Vedas, Upanishads

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