Fasting
Qur'an
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In what year was fasting first prescribed?
The 2nd year after Hijrah (2nd of Shaban)
100
The Qur'an mentions what persons as having fasted?
Lady Maryam and Prophet Zachariah (vow of silence fast)
100
The root word 'ramad' means what?
Burn. (Prophet Muhammad (S) is quoted saying, "The month of Ramadhan was named so because it tends to ramad the sins, that is, burn them.")
200
What is the kaffara (atonement) for deliberately breaking the fast?
The feeding of 60 poor persons or fasting for 60 days consecutively.
200
What was the first verse to be revealed, and what is the last?
First verse revealed was: "Read in the Name of your Lord Who created..." (Surah Alaq 96:1), Last verse revealed was "Today have I completed for you your religion, perfected My blessing unto you, and accepted Islam as your religion" (Surah Maida 5:3).
200
Intentionally ascribing something false to WHOM breaks one's fast?
to Allah and the Prophet (s.a.w.a.) and his vicegerents (a.s.).And, as a recommended precaution, he should refrain from imputing lies to Bibi Fatema Zahra (a.s.) and all the Prophets and their successors.
300
During the month of Ramadhan, in what circumstances is a traveler still allowed to fast?
If the traveler leaves AFTER Zuhr prayer, or if he leaves before Zuhr prayer but arrives at his hometown or the place he will stay for 10+ days BEFORE Zuhr.
300
Although the Qur'an was revealed in its entirety on Lailatul Qadr, how many years did it take for the Qur'an to be revealed piecemeal?
23 years
300
How much such a person sleep while fasting?
It is recommended that the fasting person should, if possible, spend half the daytime sleeping. The Prophet (S) is quoted saying that the sleep of a fasting person is an act of adoration and his breath praises the Almighty.
400
In which circumstances does a person need permission to do a Mustahab fast?
A woman cannot fast an optional fast without the permission of her husband; a slave may not observe an optional fast without the permission of his master; and a guest may not fast an optional fast except with the permission of his host.
400
Which 2 surahs are recited after Surah Fatiha during Eid ul Fitr prayers?
During Eid prayers, Surah al-A'la (Ch 87) is recited in the first rakah, and Surah Shams (Ch 91) is recited in the second.
400
Al-Qummi indicates in his Tafsir, that the Messenger of Allah (S) once saw in a vision monkeys climbing over his pulpit, and he felt very distressed; thereupon, the chapter of Qadr was revealed to remove his distress. What is the significance of this?
The period of Banu Umayyad's government lasted roughly a thousand months: from 661 to 750 A.D., with the first ruler being Abu Sufyan and the last Mu’awiyah al-Himar. Lailatul Qadr is better than a thousand months.
500
On what days is fasting haram?
Eid ul Adha and Eid ul Fitr; fasting is also haram if you fast with the intention of the first day of Ramadhan and you are unsure whether it is Ramadhan or Shaban.
500
In which Surah in the Qur'an is fasting prescribed?
Al-Baqarah (Ch 2) verses 183-185
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If a person falls ill during the month of Ramadhan such that they cannot fast, what does that person do?
Make up the like number of missed fasts as qadha during the year, before the next month of Ramadhan commences.
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