Explanation

The National Flag of Pakistan was designed by: Amir Uddin Kidwai

The crescent in the Pakistani Flag represents progress

The national flag of Pakistan was adopted on 11 August 1947.

The Dark green field in the flag of Pakistan represents Muslim Majority

The star in the Pakistani flag represents light and knowledge

The white strip in the flag of Pakistan represents the Minority

Explanation

SEATO is an abbreviation of South East Asia Treaty Organization

When the Vietnam War ended in 1975, the most prominent reason for SEATO's existence disappeared.

As a result, SEATO formally disbanded in 1977.

SEATO was founded on 8th September 1954 and dissolved on 30th June 1977.

In September 1954, the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization, or SEATO was formed by:

the United States,

France,

Great Britain,

New Zealand,

Australia,

the Philippines,

Thailand,

and Pakistan 

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in the 1973 war, Pakistan resigned from The SEATO. 

ND7-5-2023

MUG 10-12-2022

Explanation

Amr ibn al-Aṣ is called the Arab conqueror of Egypt.

He led the Muslim conquest of Egypt

He served as its governor in 640–646 and 658–664.

Additional information:

He embraced Islam in c. 629 

The first caliph Abu Bakr appointed Amr as a commander of the conquest of Syria.

He was born in c. 573 Mecca, Hejaz

He Died in c. 664 at the age of 90–91 in Egypt

Explanation

• Jupiter is the largest planet of the solar system.
• It is the 5th planet in our solar system.
• The planet in the solar system with the maximum number of moons is Jupiter.
• Jupiter has 79 known moons.
• The Great Red Spot is a prominent feature of Jupiter.
• Jupiter is the giant planet and the fastest-rotating planet in our solar system.
• It rotates approximately once every 10 hours.
• The age of Jupiter is about 4.603 billion years.
• Mercury is the smallest planet of the solar system.

Explanation

• The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) was founded on September 25, 1969, in Rabat, Morocco.
• Its headquarters is in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
• As the largest international organization outside the United Nations.
• The OIC has 57 member countries.
• The first summit was held in Rabat.
• The official languages are Arabic, English, and French.

Explanation

Qurbani means sacrifice.

Qurbani during hajj is performed at Mina

Qurbani marks the completion of Hajj

The act of Qurbani is carried out between the 10th and 12th of Dhul Hijjah

following on from the pilgrimage of Hajj and Eid-ul-Adha prayers

They represent Prophet Ibrahim's (AS) and Ismail's loyalty to their religion 

Explanation

• Sumayyah bint Khabbāṭ became the first shaheed (martyr) in Islam.
• She was the first female martyr of the Islamic community.
• Her husband, Yasir, was the second male shaheed.
• Hazrat Hais bin Halla (RA) was the first male shaheed of Islam.

Explanation

A senator is elected in Pakistan for 6 Years

Senate: Upper House of Pakistan

Senate in Urdu: ایوان بالا

Formation: 1973

Original members: 45

Current members: 96

Half of the Senate members retire after 3 years

The Head of the Senate is called: Chairman

National Assembly & Senate: Makes up the Parliament of Pakistan

Seats for each province: 23

The Senate of Pakistan ایوان بالا is the upper legislative chamber of the bicameral legislature of Pakistan.

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Explanation

1. 1952-1953
2. 1968-1969
3. 1976-1977
4. 1983-1984
5. 1993-1994
6. 2003-2004
7. 2012-2013

The name "United Nations" was coined by US President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

• It was founded on October 24, 1945.
• It's currently has 193 member states and 2 observer states.
• The official languages of the UN are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.

Explanation

A related question about Zakat

Zakat is the 3rd fundamental pillar of Islam.

Zakat was made compulsory in 2 A.H but its complete system was imposed in the year of 8th hijrah.

The word Zakat occurs 32 times in the Holy Quran.

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How many camels render are to par Zakat? 5

How many goats render are to pay zakat? 40

How many cows render are to pay Zakat? 30-40

How many bulls render to pay Zakat? 30-40

How many buffaloes render to pay zakat? 30-40

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Zakat is payable on gold of_________7.5 tolas

Zakat is payable on silver of_______52.5 tolas

How many times word Zakat is used in Makki Surahs? 22 times

Who is not entitled to get Zakat? Parents, Husband, wife, and children

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ND28-1-2023