Ramadan
What is the most important action done/said before beginning the fast?
The intention/niyyah
What is the month before Ramadan?
Shaban
On which day does Eid ul-Fitr occur?
First day of Shawwal
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Where was the Quran revealed first?
In the cave of Hira (Makkah).
Who is exempt from fasting during Ramadan? (list 3)
The traveler, the sick, the weak, the old, and the very young
On which night was the Quran first revealed?
Lailatul-Qadr (Night of the Power)
What does "Lailat Al Qadr" mean?
Night of Power or Destiny
Why do we fast in Ramadan?
a. To lose weight
b. To gain taqwa
To gain taqwa
Criteria for action is not benefit and harm
Allah (Most High) says,
يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ كُتِبَ عَلَيْكُمُ ٱلصِّيَامُ كَمَا كُتِبَ عَلَى ٱلَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَتَّقُونَ
“O believers! Fasting is prescribed for you—as it was for those before you—so perhaps you will gain taqwa.”
How many surahs are in the Quran?
114
What is the name of the door in Paradise that opens only for those that fast?
Baab Al-Rayaan
Which famous battle took place during Ramadan?
The Battle of Badr
What does Surah Qadr say about the Night of Power?
I am a sacred month, blessed and serene,
During my time, fasting is keen.
Muslims abstain from food and drink,
Seeking closeness to Allah, as they think.
Ramadan
Over how many years was the Quran revealed?
23 years
Which dua is encouraged to be said on Laylatul Qadr?
Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul-‘afwa, fa’fu ‘anni
What is the meaning of the Arabic word Ramadan رمضان?
Scorching heat
The word Ramadan رمضان is derived from the Arabic word Ramida رَمِضَ or Ar-Ramad الرَمَضُ which means intense scorching heat.
It is also derived from the word Ar-Ramdaa’ الرمضاء which means sun-baked sand. The Arabs used to call the land that is heated by the sun Al-Ardu ramdaa’ – الارضُ الرمضاءُ.
Ramadan was named such because it burns the sins of the believers. Just like the blazing sun evaporates water from the surface of the ground, Ramadan burns away one’s sins.
who is exempt from fasting during Ramadan
the traveller, the sick, the weak, the old, and the very young
I am a blessed food, shared among the devout.
Muslims break their fast with me, without a doubt.
Along with water, a simple yet special delight,
Nourishing the body and soul, from morning till night.
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What was the first words Jibreel (AS) said to the prophet (saw)?
Iqra
Allah describes Lailatul-Qadr as “better than a thousand months”. How many years of worship does this equate to?
83
Which Surah is this from? which ayah is it?
يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ كُتِبَ عَلَيْكُمُ ٱلصِّيَامُ كَمَا كُتِبَ عَلَى ٱلَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَتَّقُونَ
Surah Baqarah - ayah 83
What is the name of the Zakaat we must give at the end of Ramadan, before Eid?
Zakat ul Fitr
I am a pillar of faith, a charitable act.
Muslims give me, as part of their contract.
A portion of wealth, shared with those in need,
Alleviating hardship, performing a righteous deed.
Zakaat
Which Surah does not start with Bismillah?
Surah Taubah