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What does Ramad means?
Ramad means intense heat.
What did the prophet PBUH do with the holy book in this month?
He revised the Quraan.
True or False? One should stop eating his suhoor at the time of Adhan?
False
What does Iftaar mean?
Breaking/opening of the fast.
Ramadan is Best known as what month?
The month of Ramadan is best known as the month of the Quraan.
What does Qadhaa mean?
It means to complete a missed or incomplete fast.
What happens if I eat or drink forgetfully while fasting?
Nothing, no qadhaa or kafarah applies.
What happens if I open my fast at the wrong time due to a faulty clock or if I make a mistake during my fast?
I have to make up a complete fast again (Qadaah).
What does Kafarah mean?
To compensate for a mistake during a fast, through penalty. (To make up)
Iftaar is precious because…?
It is the time of acceptance of Duaa. A fasting person's dua at the time of iftar is answered by Allah SWT.
What happens when the any of the following happens?
Swallowing one’s own saliva
Applying of surma (kuhl: antimony) into the eyes.
To vomit unintentionally.
Applying itr or perfume.
Nothing… the fast does not break from any of the above.
How many penalties are per Ramadan?
Only 1/Ramadan
What did the prophet PBUH say in regard to Suhoor?
“Eat suḥūr, for indeed there is blessing in it”
How long before the entry of Fajr time should one stop eating his suhoor?
10 minutes prior to Fajr.
If one must do Kafarah but is not able to fast for 60 days due to a shari’ reason, what must he do?
If one cannot fast for 60 days due to a shari’ reason, they can feed 60 poor people*
What Significance does the month of Ramadan have in terms of Islamic History,What happened in this month?
It is the month in which the Quraan was revealed.
What did Allah mention in the Quran, why is fasting prescribed to us?
So that we can attain piety/taqwa.
What is the Kafarah/Penalty of making a deliberate mistake during your fast?
The penalty is to fast 60 consecutives fast, and then to also do Qadha of the ones missed.
What is Fidya for?
Fidya is only for ill patients who have no hope for recovery.
What do I do if I inhale smoke during my fast?
I have to a Qadhaa for my fast.