What is Fasting?
What is the definition of fasting in Islam?
Abstaining from food and drink from dawn to sunset with the intention of worshiping Allah.
Do you have to make an intention for each day of fasting?
Yes, a new intention is required for each fast.
What happens if someone eats or drinks by accident?
Their fast remains valid because Allah has provided for them.
A fasting person argues and insults someone out of anger. What should they say and do according to the Sunnah?
They should say "I am fasting" and avoid further argument, as anger and bad speech are Makruh while fasting.
Can a sick person skip fasting?
Yes, if fasting harms them, they must make up the fast later (qadha).
Who is required to fast in Ramadan?
Every adult, sane, physically capable Muslim who is not traveling.
What is a Sunnah action related to Suhoor (pre-dawn meal)?
Delaying Suhoor as close to Fajr as possible.
What happens if someone eats after thinking Maghrib has entered, but it hasn’t?
Their fast is broken, and qadha is required.
Which is a better alternative to toothpaste while fasting:
a) Miswak
b) Chewing gum
c) Rinsing with flavored mouthwash
d) Eating a mint
a) Miswak
Can a traveler skip fasting? What do they do if they fast?
Yes, they must do qadha after Ramadan. If they fast, they should break and open their fast according to the time zone they are in.
What time of day does fasting start and end?
Starts at Fajr (dawn) and ends at Maghrib (sunset).
What did the Prophet ﷺ prefer to break his fast with?
Fresh dates; if not available, dried dates, and if those were unavailable, water.
What happens if someone deliberately vomits a mouthful?
Their fast is invalid, and they must do qadha.
It is makruh to use an inhaler. T or F
False, it breaks the fast.
What is fidya, and who must give it?
A donation to the poor for each missed fast, given by people who cannot fast due to chronic illness or old age.
What is Dahwatul Kubra?
The midpoint between Fajr and Maghrib, which is the latest time to make an intention for a fast.
If someone wakes up for Suhoor but forgets to make an intention, is their fast valid?
Yes, waking up for Suhoor itself is considered an intention.
What breaks the fast and requires qadha AND kaffarah?
Eating or drinking deliberately without a valid excuse.
What happens if a person delays a necessary ghusl (ritual bath) until after Fajr while fasting?
It is Makruh, but the fast is still valid.
Does a pregnant or nursing woman have to fast?
She can skip the fast if needed but must do qadha later.
Is fasting obligatory for children?
No, fasting is not fardh on pre-pubescent children, but they should be encouraged to practice.
Name two things that are Sunnah when breaking the fast (Iftar).
Breaking fast immediately at Maghrib & reciting the dua for Iftar.
What is the kaffarah (penalty) for intentionally breaking a fast in Ramadan?
Fasting for 60 consecutive days or feeding 60 poor people.
Why is it discouraged to use excessive water in the nose while making wudu during fasting?
It is Makruh because there is a risk of water entering the throat and invalidating the fast.
Can someone combine missed fasts with the six days of Shawwal?
Yes, they can make intention for qadha and still receive the reward of fasting in Shawwal InshaAllah. However, try to keep them separate.