Explanation

• Surah Al-Naml (The Ant) is named after the ants
• Mentioned in the story of the Prophet Sulaiman (AS).
• It is the 27th Surah in the Quran.
• No. of verses: 93
• No. of Rukus: 7
• No. of Sajdahs: 1 (verse 26)

Additional information: 

• Two surahs named after insects
• Surah An-Nahl (Chapter 16) — translates to "The Bee".
• Surah An-Naml (Chapter 27) — translates to "The Ant".

Note: Al-Ankabut (The Spider) is the 29th chapter. While it is a chapter named after an arachnid, it is often grouped together with these insect-named chapters.

Last updated 17 july 2026 by NA

Explanation

Explanation

• The Day of Arafah falls on the 9th day of Dhul Hijjah.
• It is the second day of the Hajj pilgrimage.
• The following day marks the start of Eid al-Adha.

Additional information:

• Hajj was made compulsory in 9 A.H.
• The first Hajj was performed in the same year.
• Hajj is ordained in Surah Al-Baqarah.
• There are three types of Hajj.
• The Kalima Tauheed is recited during Hajj.

Last verified on 06-07-2026

Explanation

• The current Hijri year is 1448 AH (After Hijrah), which started on 17 June 2026.
• Starting event: Hijrah of Prophet Muhammad SAW from Makkah to Madina (622 AD)
• Introduced by: Hazrat Umar (RA) (17 AH/638 AD)

Additional information:

• Total months: 12
• Normal year: 354 days (Solar year 365 days)
• Leap year: 355 days (Solar year 366 days)
• Each month: 29 or 30 days (Solar year 30 or 31 days)
• Islamic year is 10–11 days shorter than the Gregorian year (lunar cycle).

Last verified on 21-06-2026

Explanation

• In Al-Maidah, the order of Wuzu, Ghusal and Tayammum is mentioned.
• There are 5 Sunnah and 3 Faraiz in Ghusal.

Al-Maidah is the fifth chapter of the Quran:

• Number of verses: 120.
• Other names: The Feast.
• Number of Rukus: 16.
• Position: Juz 6 to 7.

Last verified on 26-04-2026

Explanation

• Muawiya I (RA) became the first caliph of the Umayyad Caliphate.
• He assumed power after the period of Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA).
• Umayyad rule: 661 – 750 AD
• First Caliph: Muawiya I (661–680 AD)
• Last Caliph: Marwan II (744–750 AD)
• Birth: 602 AD (Mecca)
• Death: 680 AD (Damascus

Last verified on 27-04-2026

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

Last verified on 30-04-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Ali (R.A) ruled as Caliph for about 4 years and 9 months (656–661 CE).
• His caliphate began in 35 AH (656 CE) after the martyrdom of Hazrat Uthman (R.A).
• It ended in 40 AH (661 CE) with his martyrdom in Kufa.

Last verified on 10-06-2026

Explanation

• Ushr is a 10% tax on harvests from irrigated or rain-watered land.
• 5% on harvests from land dependent on well water.

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• Zayd ibn Harithah (RA) is the only companion mentioned by name in the Qur’an.
• His name appears in Surah Al-Ahzab (33:37).
• He was the adopted son of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
• Birth: 581 AD
• Death: 629 AD (Battle of Mu’tah, Jordan)

Last verified on 27-04-2026