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What are the two daily meals called that mark the start and end of fasting during Ramadan?
Suhoor and iftar
Which prophet is mentioned the most in the Qur’an?
Prophet Musa AS
Who and which Surah is the only Sahaba mentioned by name?
Zayd ibn Harithah, surah al ahzab verse 37
What is the name of the Islamic month that comes immediately after Ramadan?
Shawwal
What night is better than a thousand months?
Laylatul qadr
Which celebration do muslims celebrate?
Eid al fitr and Eid al adha
What is the only female mentioned by name in the Qur’an?
Maryam RA
How many Rak‘ahs are in the Eid prayer?
Two
True or false; fasting on Eid right after Ramadan is halal
False
What are the three sacred mosques in Islam?
Masjid al-Haram, Masjid an-Nabawi, Masjid al-Aqsa
What is the name of the Islamic calendar used to determine Ramadan?
The Islamic calendar
What is the name of the month that comes directly before Ramadan?
Shaaban
What phrase is commonly recited aloud on the way to Eid prayer?
Takbir
What is the reward mentioned for fasting Ramadan followed by six days of Shawwal?
Like fasting the entire year
Which surah is known as the “Heart of the Qur’an”?
Surah Ya-Sin
Which fruit is traditionally eaten first to break the fast, following the Prophet’s practice?
Dates
What was the first major battle fought by the Muslims?
Battle of Badr
What is the significance of greeting others on Eid beyond cultural practice?
It reflects unity, forgiveness, and acceptance of عبادات (acts of worship)
Which battle is also known as the Battle of the Trench?
Battle of Khandaq
What is the linguistic meaning of the word “Ramadan” in Arabic?
Intense heat or scorching dryness
What is the name of the charity that must be given before Eid prayer?
Zakat al fitr
Which battle resulted in the death/ martyrdom of Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib (RA)?
Battle of uhud
Which companion of the Prophet Muhammad is most famously associated with narrating the hadith about beginning and ending Ramadan based on moon sighting?
Abu Hurairah
What is the difference between Zakat and Zakat al-Fitr?
Zakat is an annual charity based on wealth. Zakat al-Fitr is a mandator charity given before Eid to purify the fast
Which battle did the angels come and help the Muslims?
Battle of badr