Mecca is considered the most sacred of all as the Kaaba is situated in Mecca. Other than Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem are also considered sacred by Muslims.
It took approximately 23 years for the Quran to be revealed by God to the Prophet Mohammad. The Quran has 114 chapters consisting of various verses.
Sumayyah bint Khabbat was the first martyr of Islam. She was a member of the Ummah community and the mother of Ammar ibn Yasir.
The basic norms of the practice of Islam are defined by five pillars on which both Shias and Sunnis agree. These pillars are collectively known as Arkanal Islam.
Sahabah was the name given to the companions of the Prophet Mohammad. They were his followers when he started preaching in Mecca.
Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem are the holiest cities in Islam. Of these cities, Mecca is considered the most sacred of all as the Kaaba is situated there.
There are five mandatory Islamic prayers on a day that are offered by Muslims on an Islamic day. The first one that is prayed before sunrise is the Fajr.
The basic norms of the practice of Islam are defined by five pillars on which both Shias and Sunnis agree. These pillars are collectively known as Arkanal Islam.
The two main groups in Islam are the Sunnis and the Shias. Of the two, the Sunnis are the majority while the population of Shias is much smaller.
The month of Muharram is the first month according to the Islamic calendar followed by Muslims. The first day of this month is called the Hijri New Year.