General Knowledge
Which month of the Islamic calendar is Ramadan?
9th Month
What is the name of the night the Quran was first revealed?
Al-Qadr
With what did the Prophet ﷺ prefer to break his fast? (2 things)
Dates and water
What is the reward of fasting 6 days of Shawwal?
Rewarded as if you fasted 1 year
How do muslims traditionally determine the start of Ramadan?
Sighting of the new crescent
In which month was the Quran first revealed?
Ramadan
What is the recommended dua for Laylat al-Qadr taught by the Prophet ﷺ?
Allahumma innaka afuwwun tuhibbul afwa fa'fu anni
O Allah, You are Forgiving and love forgiveness, so forgive me
Name 2 ways of carrying the Ramadan spirit throughout the year.
Answers may vary.
Ex: habit tracker, surround yourself with good people, pray more often at the Mosque, read Quran daily, fast Mondays and Thursdays, etc.
When is the best time to give Zakat ul-fitr?
Before Eid prayer
What term refers to the full recitation of the Quran during Tarawih prayers?
Khatm al-Quran
According to the Prophet's ﷺ hadith, what is the reward of someone who prays Qiyam in congregation (jama'ah) until the Imam concludes the prayer?
Equal to the reward of someone who prays Qiyam for a full night.
Name 1 way to deal with temptations.
Answers may vary.
Ex: fasting, surround yourself with good people, remember Allah is always watching
Apart from eating and drinking, what else is prohibited during fasting? (Give 2 examples)
Smoking
Chewing gum
Taking medication
Forced vomiting (on purpose)
Lack of intention to fast
True or false?
The word "Sawm" or "Siyam" in the Quran refers to abstaining from eating and drinking only. Explain.
False. "Sawm" or "Siyam" means abstaining from something, not exclusively eating and drinking. For example, it was used in surah Maryam to refer to abstaining from speaking.
What caused the Prophet ﷺ to forget the exact night of Laylat ul-Qadr, by the will of Allah SWT?
A dispute between two men.
Which act is the most beloved to Allah SWT?
The most consistent, even if small.
Some people are obligated to break their fast. Name 3.
(Different from those who are never obligated to fast)
People who are sick
Menstruating women
Pregnant women, if it affects their health or that of their baby
Breasfeeding women, if it affects their health or that of their baby
Women during "nafaas" (postpartum)
In which surah Allah SWT mentions the obligation of fasting Ramadan and explains the rules of fasting?
Al-Baqarah
Who are the people exempt from fasting (never have to fast)? Name 3.
Children who didn't reach puberty
The elderly
People with chronic illnesses
People with mental disabilities
Name one thing you learned from each of the speakers.
Brother Zoltan
Sister Alia
Brother Habib
Answers may vary.