RAMADAN FACTS
What month comes before Shawwal?
Ramadan
Is fasting permitted on the day of Eid al-Fitr?
No, it is forbidden.
Which prophet was both a king and a prophet?
Prophet Sulaiman (AS)
What is the Arabic term for breaking the fast at sunset?
Iftar
What night is better than 1,000 months?
Laylat al-Qadr
Which Eid includes the ritual of animal sacrifice?
Eid al-Adha
Which prophet was raised in the palace of a tyrant ruler?
Prophet Musa (AS)
What pillar of Islam involves giving 2.5% of savings annually?
Zakat
Which battle occurred during Ramadan in the 2nd year of Hijrah?
Battle of Badr
How many rak’ahs are in Eid prayer?
2
Who was the father of Prophet Yusuf (AS)?
Prophet Yaqub (AS)
What does the word “Ummah” refer to?
The global Muslim community.
What is the name of the special voluntary night prayer performed during Ramadan?
Taraweeh
During Eid prayer, what is the correct order: prayer or khutbah?
Prayer first, khutbah after
Which prophet is mentioned the most in the Qur’an?
Prophet Musa (AS)
What is the Hijrah?
The migration from Makkah to Madinah
Which surah was first revealed during Ramadan?
Surah Al-‘Alaq
What phrase is commonly recited starting the night before Eid to glorify Allah?
Takbeer (Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar…)
Which prophet was given the ability to interpret dreams and later became a ruler in Egypt?
Prophet Yusuf (AS)
What is the difference between Zakat and Sadaqah?
Zakat is obligatory; Sadaqah is voluntary