Explanation

• 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.

Last updated NA on 10-09-2026

Explanation

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

Explanation

When fasting was made obligatory:

• Timing: Second year of Hijrah (2 AH / 624 CE), in the month of Sha'ban
• First fast: Ramadan 2 AH
• Key verse: Surah Al-Baqarah (183–185)
• Prophet's practice: Fasted Ramadan for 9 years (until 11 AH)
• Before Ramadan: Muslims fasted on Ashura (10th Muharram) and three days each month

Last updated by NS on 5-09-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Younas (AS) was swallowed by a giant fish (whale) and remained in its abdomen for about 40 days.
• He prayed to Allah while inside the fish, and Allah accepted his repentance.
• He is also known as Dhun-Nun (ذوالنون), meaning "the man of the fish."
• His story teaches patience, repentance, and trust in Allah.

Last verified on 07-07-2026

Explanation

• The Expedition of Tabuk, also known as the Expedition of Usra.
• Muslims forces was 30,000.
• Start date: October 630 AD
• Date: October 630 CE (Rajab AH 9)
• Result: Bloodless battle
• Location: north to Tabuk, near the Gulf of Aqaba, in present-day northwestern Saudi Arabia
•  Ghazwa means that war in which our PROPHET (PBUH) took part while in which PROPHET (PBUH) did not took part is known as war.

Additional information:

• The first ghazaw was ghazawa Al abawa.

Last verified on 16-03-2026

Explanation

• 29 Surahs start with Huruf Muqatta'at.
• Examples: الم، يس، حم، طه
• Their exact meaning is known to Allah.
• Meaning: Disjointed Letters (حروف مقطعات)

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

• Location: Badr, on the Madinah–Yanbu road
• Distance: About 180 km from Madinah
• Date: 17 Ramadan, 2 AH / 624 CE
• First major battle of Islam
• Also called: Yawm al-Furqan (Day of the Criterion)
• Muslim Forces: About 313
• Muhajirun: 82–85
• Ansar: 231
• Non-Muslim Forces: About 1,000
• Muslim Martyrs: 14
• Non-Muslims killed: 70
• Angels: 1,000 angels assisted the Muslims
• Mentioned in: Surah Al-Anfal

Explanation

The name "Muhammad" appears four times in the Quran.

1. Surah Al-Imran (3:144)
2. Surah Al-Ahzab (33:40)
3. Surah Muhammad (47:2)
4. Surah Al-Fath (48:29)

Additional information:

The name "Ahmad" is mentioned once in the Quran:

1. Surah As-Saff (61:6)

Surah Muhammad is the 47th surah of the Quran.

• It has 38 verses.

Last verified on 25-04-2026

Explanation

• Law of Inheritance in Islamic Jurisprudence: Ilm-ul-Faraid (علمُ الفرائض)
• Also called: Faraid (فرائض)
• Meaning: Islamic law governing inheritance and the distribution of property