What determines the ending and the starting of Ramadan?
The sighting of the moon determines the starting and ending of Ramadan.
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What does it mean to give penance (fidya) and who is permitted to give it?
People of old age or major illness are permitted to give penance. Giving penance means to give money to feed the poor instead to make up for the fasts you missed instead of doing them. You can only give penance (fidya) when you can absolutely not fast anymore to make up those fasts.
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Which night is better than a thousand months?
(i.e. worshipping Allaah (swt) in that night is better than worshipping Him (swt) a thousand months, i.e. 83 years and 4 months).
"The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months." (97:3)
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Which act of worship will remove your face form the Hell-Fire by a distance of 70 years?
This act is fasting.
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Which month is Ramadan known as?
The Month of Mercy.
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The holy month of Ramadan marks which occasion?
The revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad (saw).
200
What is the amount of penance (fidya)?
The amount of penance is the same as Sadaqah al fitr. The amount is to feed a poor person for every day of the fasts which you missed.
200
In Ramadan, which three things happen as a Mercy and Favor from Allah (swt) to the believers, specifically to do with Hell and Heaven?
The gates of Hell are closed, the gates of Heaven are open, and the devils are chained up.
200
Which two things will intercede on your behalf on the day of judgement?
The fast and the Qur'an are two intercessors for the servant of Allah on the Day of Resurrection.
200
Ramadan is the______ pillar of Islam.
What is 4th pillar
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Which year (in the Hijri Calendar) was fasting made obligatory?
The 2nd year in the Hijri Calendar.
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"The best fasting is the fast of ______: he used to fast one day and not the next." (Hadith)
Which Prophet's fast was this?
Prophet Dawood (PBUH)
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“Fasting is a ____ from the Hellfire.
What is shield
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The reward for Fasting in Ramadan.
What is Taqwa (having the fear of Allah SWT)
300
Allah SWT is not in need of him who fasts but does not give up which two things?
Giving up forged speech(i.e. lies) and evil actions.
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Which three important events in the history of our Prophet Sallallahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam occured in the month of Ramadan?
The Qur’an was revealed
The Battle of Badr
The Victory (fat’h) of Makkah
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Which day are the Muslims prohibited from fasting?
The day Muslims are prohibited from fasting are on Fridays.
400
Which odour is less fragrant to Allah Sub’hanahu wa Ta’ala than the breath of a fasting person?
This fragrant is Musk.
400
Which action is equivalent to doing Hajj with Prophet Mohammad (saw)?
Performing Ummrah in Ramadan.
400
When is fasting made Fardh on a person?
What is when they hit puberty.
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It is said that the month of Ramadan is in three parts. What are the three parts in Arabic and English?
Rahmat: Mercy of Allah
Maghfirat: Forgiveness of Allah
Nijaat: Salvation
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Which action must Muslims rush to do while fasting?
Breaking the fast at the time when it is to be broken, and not delaying the timing to break the fast.
500
What is the biggest loss in this Blessed Month?
Finishing the month of Ramadan and not being able to go to Jannah (i.e. Not forgiven for your previous sins)
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Which gate of Paradise only admits those who fasted?
Ar-Rayyan.
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The Prophet (SAW) instructed his wife Aisha (RA) to say this if she knew which night was Laylatul Qadr. Which dua is this?
What is اللهم إنك عفوٌ تُوحِبُ الغَفوَ فاعفُ عَني
Allahumma innaka 'affuwwun tuhibbul 'afwa fa'fu 'anni'
O Allâh! You are forgiving, and you love forgiveness. So forgive me.