Explanation

There are five pillars of Islam:

1. First Pillar: Shahadatain (شہادتیں) – declaration of faith: “There is no god but Allah, Muhammad ﷺ is His Messenger”
2. Second Pillar: Namaz (نماز) – five daily prayers
3. Third Pillar: Zakat (زکوٰۃ) – obligatory charity, 2.5% of wealth above Nisab
4. Fourth Pillar: Fasting (Sawm / روزہ) – during Ramadan, abstaining from food, drink, and bad deeds
5. Fifth Pillar: Hajj (حج) – pilgrimage to Makkah at least once in a lifetime if able

Last verified on 22-03-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Musa (Kaleemullah) and Hazrat Haroon (A.S) were brothers and prophets of God.

Additional information:

• Hazrat Musa (A.S) is buried in Ohud, KSA.
• Hazrat Haroon (A.S) is buried in Jordan.
• Hazrat Haroon (A.S) met the Holy Prophet ﷺ on the 5th heaven.
• Zubaida, wife of Haroon ur Rasheed.
• She was the mother of Al-Ameen and Al-Haroon.

Last verified on 04-10-2026

Explanation

1. Al-Fuqara: The poor.
2. Al-Masakin: The needy.
3. Zakat administrators: Those appointed to collect/manage Zakat.
4. Mu’allafatul Qulub: Those whose hearts are to be reconciled.
5. Slaves/Captives: For freeing those in bondage.
6. Debt-ridden: Those unable to repay legitimate debts.
7. Fi Sabilillah: In the cause of Allah.
8. Wayfarers: Stranded travelers in need.

Explanation

The Holy Quran has 26 Prophets names mentioned:

1. Prophet Adam (A.S)
2. Prophet Idris (A.S)
3. Prophet Noah (A.S)
4. Prophet Hud (A.S)
5. Prophet Saleh (A.S)
6. Prophet Ibrahim (A.S)
7. Prophet Lut (A.S)
8. Prophet Ismail (A.S)
9. Prophet Ishaaq (A.S)
10. Prophet Yaqoob (A.S)
11. Prophet Yusuf (A.S)
12. Prophet Shoaib (A.S)
13. Prophet Musa (A.S)
14. Prophet Haroon (A.S)
15. Prophet Uzair (A.S)
16. Prophet Ilyaas (A.S)
17. Prophet Dawood (A.S)
18. Prophet Sulaiman (A.S)
19. Prophet Yunus (A.S)
20. Prophet Ayyub (A.S)
21. Prophet Dhul Kifl (A.S)
22. Prophet Yasaa (A.S)
23. Prophet Zakariyya (A.S)
24. Prophet Yahya (A.S)
25. Prophet Isa (A.S)
26. Prophet Muhammad (SAW)

Last verified on 02-04-2026

Explanation

• Date: 23 March 625 AD (3 AH)
• Place: Valley of Uhud, near Madina
• Muslim Army: ~1000
• Enemy Army: ~3000
• 50 skilled archers were placed on Mount Uhud by Prophet Muhammad
• It was between Muslims and the Quraish of Makkah.
• The leader of the Quraish was Abu Sufyan.
• The battle is mentioned in the Qur'an (Surah Aal-e-Imran).

Last verified on 25-04-2026

Explanation

Explanation

• The Nisab (minimum limit) for gold is 7.5 tola (87.48 grams).
• The ratio/nisab of Zakat is 2.5%.
• Zakat was made obligatory in 2 A.H.
• It was fully implemented in 9 A.H.

Additional information:

• Silver Nisab: 52.5 tola = 612.36 grams
• The word “Zakat” occurs 32 times in the Holy Quran.
• Zakat means purification and growth of wealth.
• “Zakat is the treasure of Islam” is a famous saying of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).

Last verified on 11-05-2026

Explanation

• The first revealed Surah: Al-Alaq (96th Surah) when the Holy Prophet (PBUH) was 40 years and 6 months
• First Word Revealed: Iqra ( means: Read)
• Number of verses: 5
• Location of the first wahi: Cave Hira (Ghar-e-Hira), Makkah
• Angel: Jibril (A.S.)
• In: 610 AD
  

Last updated by NA on 09-09-2026

Explanation

• The Battle of Badr was fought in the year 2 AH (After Hijrah)
• Islamic Date: 17 Ramadan, 2 AH
• Gregorian Date: March 13, 624 CE
• Place: Badr (near Madinah)
• Between: Muslims and Makkans (Quraysh)
• Muslim Leader: Muhammad (SAW)
• Muslims: around 313 soldiers
• Number of Muslim martyrs: 14
• Quraysh Army: around 1000 soldiers
• Muslim horses: 2
• Muslim camels: around 70

Last updated by NA on 09-09-2026

Explanation

• Sariyya refers to a military expedition or battle in which the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) did not personally participate.
• These were usually led by his companions to spread Islam or defend the community.

Additional information:

• Ghazwa: A battle attended by Holy Prophet (PBUH).

Last verified on 09-09-2026