Islamic Studies

The Treaty of Hudaibiya was signed in the 6th year after the Hijrah (6 AH), marking a pivotal truce between the Muslims of Medina and the Quraysh of Mecca.

Hudhud (the hoopoe) is mentioned in the Holy Quran in the story of Prophet Sulaiman (Solomon), specifically in Surah An-Naml (27:20-22).

Surah Al-Baqarah is the longest surah in the Holy Quran, consisting of 286 verses.

The Holy Quran was revealed over a period of approximately 23 years, starting in 610 CE and ending in 632 CE. The most commonly cited duration is 23 years, though some sources mention 22 years and a few months.

In Islamic jurisprudence, Zakat on camels becomes obligatory when a person owns five or more camels. At five camels, a specific amount of Zakat (usually a sheep) is due according to detailed fiqh rules.

The details of inheritance (heritage) laws are primarily found in Surah An-Nisa (Surah 4) of the Quran. This Surah contains specific verses outlining the shares of heirs.

The Adhan (call to prayer) was introduced in Madinah shortly after the Hijrah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). It was established in the early Islamic period when the Muslim community needed a system to announce prayer times. Authentic narrations confirm it was prescribed in the early years after migration, commonly identified with 1st Hijrah.

In his childhood and early youth, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) worked as a shepherd, and he spent part of his early years with the tribe of Banu Saad. This was a common practice in Arabia at that time and helped develop patience and leadership qualities.

Al-Hidaya is a famous Islamic jurisprudence book authored by Burhan ud Din al-Marghinani. He is well-known for this significant contribution to Hanafi Fiqh.

The battle between Taloot (Saul) and Jaloot (Goliath) is described in Surah Al-Baqarah in the Quran. This story is found in verses 246-251.