Explanation

• There are 8 categories (Masarif) for the distribution of Zakat.
• These categories are outlined in Surah Al-Taubah (9:60) of the Quran.

These are:

1. The poor (Al-Fuqara).
2. The needy (Al-Masakin).
3. Zakat administrators.
4. New Muslims and friends of the Muslim community.
5. Slaves and captives.
6. The debt-ridden.
7. In the cause of God.
8. The wayfarer (travelling with few resources).

Explanation

• The Prophet's first business trip was to Syria at age twelve with his uncle Abu Talib (RA).
• During this journey, he met a monk named Bahira in Basra, Syria. 
• Shab-e-Miraj refers to a separate miraculous night journey of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Explanation

• The total number of Rukus in the Holy Quran is 558/540.
• The number of verses in the Quran is 6,666/6,236.
• The total number of Surahs in the Holy Quran is 114.
• The Medinan Surahs typically have more and longer Ayat.
• The Makki Surahs typically have shorter Ayat.
• The number of Madni Surahs is 28.
  
• Madani Surahs were revealed in 10 years.
• The number of Makki Surahs is 86.
  
• Makki Surahs were revealed in 13 years.
  
• There is Juz' 30 in the Quran.
• There are 14 Sajda Tilawat in the Quran.

Explanation

• Masjid-e-Quba is the first mosque in the history of Islam, built after Prophet Muhammad (SAW) arrived in Madina.
• Masjid-ul-Haram is the first mosque on the surface of the earth.
• Masjid-ul-Aqsa, built by Prophet Solomon (AS), was the first mosque constructed on the surface of the earth.

Explanation

The Holy Quran was revealed to Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH).

Iqra (meaning "Read") was the first word revealed in the Holy Quran.

The first 5 verses of Surah Al-Alaq were revealed to the Holy Prophet (PBUH).

Surah Al-Alaq contains the first revelation in the Holy Quran.

Surah Al-Nasr was the last Surah revealed.

The Quran was revealed orally by God through the archangel Gabriel (Jibril).

The revelation of the Quran began in 610 CE when Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was 40 years old.

The Quran was revealed over 23 years, concluding in 632 CE, the year of the Prophet’s death.

Explanation

Total number of votes polled$=(1136+7636+11628)=20400$
$\therefore$  Required Percentage

$=(\frac{11628}{20400}\times 100)$%
$=57$%

OR

Total number of votes polled

= (1,136 + 7,636 + 11,628)

= 20,400

Calculate percentage

= (11,628 / 20,400×100)

= 57%

Explanation

• The Orange Revolution in Ukraine took place from November 22, 2004, to January 23, 2005.
• It was sparked by election fraud involving President Leonid Kuchma and Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych.
• It leading to a re-run of the election and the victory of Viktor Yushchenko.

Explanation

Kristalina Georgieva first elected Managing Director of IMF in October 2019 

Kristalina Georgieva reelected as Managing Director of IMF in April 2024 

Explanation

The idiom “see eye to eye” means: Agreeing with someone.

It refers to having the same opinion or agreement on a matter.

Explanation

• The first Surah of the Quran is Surah Al-Fatiha.
  
• Al-Fatiha means Opening.
• Surah Al-Fatiha is also known as Al-Hamd (The Praise).
  It has 7 verses, 29 words, and 139 letters.
  It is also referred to as:
  • As-Salah (The Prayer)
  • Umm al-Kitab (Mother of the Book)
  • Umm al-Quran (Mother of the Quran)
  • Sab'a min al-Mathani (Seven Repeated Ones)
  • Ash-Shifa' (The Cure).