Fasting
Hadith
Sunnah
Quran
Miscellaneous
100
Which pillar of Islam is about sawm, or fasting?
The fourth pillar
100
What did the prophet Muhammad (saws) say happens to the gates of hell & heaven during the month of Ramadan?
The gates of heaven are opened and the gates of hell are shut
100
What did the prophet saws break his fast with. Be specific.
3 dates and water
100
What connection does the Qur’an and the blessed month of Ramadan have that makes the month very important and sacred?
The Qur’an was revealed in Ramadan
100
What are the names of the Islamic months before and after Ramadan?
Month before Ramadan : Sha’ban Month after Ramadan : Shawwal
200
These two things will intercede for you on the Day of Judgement if practiced daily
Fasting and Quran
200
According to hadith, what is the name of the door in heaven that only those who fasted will enter through?
Ar-Rayyan
200
Which days, besides those in Ramadan, did the prophet Muhammad (saws) fast throughout the year?
Monday and Thursday
200
In what chapter of the Quran does Allah swt mandate fasting upon Muslims?
The Cow (Al-Baqarah)
200
What is Sadaqa tul Fitr?
Charity given in Ramadan and before ‘Eid salah for each person in the family. The amount to be given per person is 2.45 kg of wheat or barley or the value of the barley in cash.
300
Which types of people are exempt from fasting? Name four.
pregnant/ breastfeeding women, menstruating women, people who are sick, and those who are traveling.
300
The prophet Muhammad saws said that the breath of a fasting Muslim smells better to Allah swt than what?
The (bad) breath (of a fasting person) is better in the sight of Allah than the fragrance of musk. (Al-Bukhari)
300
What foods should the Muslim avoid eating before going to Taraweeh and being around/ praying with many people?
garlic and onions
300
According to the Quran, when did Allah set send the Quran down?
Laylatul Qadr (The Night of Power)
300
List TWO days other than in Ramadan in the Islamic calendar when Muslims fast.
At least 2: 1. The 9th of Dhul Hijjah : Yaum ul ‘Arafah 2. 9th and 10th of Muharram. On the 10th of Muharram Nabi Musa ‘Alayhissalam was saved from the army of Fir’awn 3. 15th Sha’ban : Nisf Sha’ban 4. The 13th, 14th and 15th of each Muslim (lunar) month, called Ayyam ul Beed (The White Days)
400
Recite the duaa for breaking ones fast in Arabic & translate it in English.
Allahumma laka sumtu wa bika amantu wa ‘alayka tawakkaltu wa ‘alaa Rizqika aftartu O Allah! I fasted for Your sake and I believe in You and I put my total trust in You and I break my fast with the food provided by You.
400
What did the prophet Muhammad saws say that Umrah during Ramadan was equal to?
Umrah during Ramadan is equal (in reward) to performing Hajj with him (saws).
400
How many Rakat of taraweeh did he prophet Muhammad saws pray during Ramadan?
8 Rakat
400
How many times is the word Ramadan mentioned in the Quran?
Once: {The month of Ramadan [is that] in which was revealed the Quran…} [Quran 2:185]
400
List three important events in the history of our Nabi Sallallahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam that occured in the month of Ramadan
The Qur’an was revealed The Battle of Badr The Victory (fat’h) of Makkah
500
On which day of the Islamic calendar should Muslims NOT fast?
the 30th of Shabaan. If the moon is not sighted on 29th of Sha`ban because of clouds and a person fasts, they will be in doubt whether it is the 30th of Sha`ban or the 1st of Ramadan.
500
The prophet Muhammad saws said that the reward of good deeds during Ramadan is multiplied UP TO how much? Give the maximum number.
up to 700 times the reward
500
The proper Muhammad saws used to do i'tikaf during the month of Ramadan. What is it? When/ for how long did he do it?
I'tikaf is to stay in the a mosque during the last ten days of Ramadan and to devote oneself exclusively to the worship of Allah set day and night and forgetting about worldly matters.
500
What specific reason does Allah swt provide for fasting when He prescribes it for all Muslims? Quote this part of the verse directly from the Quran.
لَعَلَّكُمْ تَتَّقُونَ (So that you may be righteous/ fear God/ have taqwa)
500
When did fasting become obligatory on all Muslims?
Fasting the month of Ramadan was made obligatory during the month of Sha’ban, in the second year of Hijra, after the Muslims migrated from Makkah to Madīnah.
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