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There are four fundamental sources of Islamic law:

1. The Qur’an: The primary source of Islamic law, containing Allah’s revelations and fundamental principles for human life.
2. Sunnah: The sayings, actions, and approvals of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), which explain and clarify the Qur’an.
3. Ijma‘ (Consensus): The agreement of qualified Muslim scholars on a legal issue.
4. Qiyas (Analogical Reasoning): Applying an established ruling to a new issue because both share the same effective cause (‘Illah)

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• In Islamic thought, Deen is a comprehensive way of life that guides both personal conduct and collective affairs.
• Deen includes beliefs (Aqeedah), worship (Ibadah), moral values (Akhlaq), and social responsibilities.
• It provides guidance on family life, business dealings, justice, human rights, and relations with others.
• The Holy Quran states: “Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam” (Surah Aal-e-Imran, 3:19).

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• Surah Al-Baqarah is the longest chapter (surah) in the Holy Quran
• Chapter Number: 2nd chapter in the Quran.
• Meaning: "The Cow" or "The Heifer".
• Verse Count: 286 verses (ayat).
• Length: Spans about 2.5 parts (juz') of the Quran
• .Place of Revelation: Madinah. 
• It derives its name from the story of the cow (vv. 67-73).
• Verse 282, the longest verse, is known as 'āyatu d-dayn.
• It consists of 25,500 letters.
• The chapter has 40 Rukus.

Additional information:

• Surah Al-Kausar is the shortest surah of the Holy Quran.
• Surah Aal-e-Imran is the second-longest surah of the Holy Quran.

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• Clandestine means secret or concealed; a spy typically conducts activities clandestinely.
• Meticulous means very careful and attentive to detail; an accountant is often associated with meticulous work.
• Both pairs connect a profession with a characteristic commonly associated with its work.

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• Pakistan’s first coin was issued on 3 January 1948.
• It was designed by Brandley.

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• The word Pakistan was introduced by Choudhry Rahmat Ali in his pamphlet Now or Never, published on 28 January 1933.
• State Bank of Pakistan: Established on 1 July 1948.

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• SARS-CoV-2: Coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
• First identified: Late 2019.
• Transmission: Mainly through respiratory particles.
• COVID-19: Stands for Coronavirus Disease 2019.

Last updated 07 Nov 2026 by NA

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• Alexander’s Indian campaign began in 327 BC.
• He crossed the Indus River in 326 BC on his way to Taxila.
• Battle of the Hydaspes: Fought against King Porus in 326 BC.

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• Mountain range: Hindu Kush
• Highest peak: Tirich Mir
• Height: Approximately 7,708 metres
• Location: Northwestern Pakistan and Afghanistan

Last verified on 11-10-2026

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• Arabic Text: رَبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا
• Transliteration: Rabbi zidni 'ilma
• Translation: "My Lord, increase me in knowledge"
• Location: Surah Taha, Ayah 114