Quran & Ramadan
In which Islamic month was the Quran revealed?
What is Ramadan
What did the Prophet (SAW) break his fast with?
What are Dates and Water
During Ramadan, Muslims fast not only from food and drink but also from which other actions?
Negative behaviors such as lying, gossiping, anger, sexual activities, and other immoral acts that are considered a sin or frowned upon.
What does Laylatul Qadr mean?
What is the Night of Decree/Power
Which significant battle in Islamic history took place during Ramadan, where the Muslims won despite being outnumbered?
What is the Battle of Badr
Which Surah in the Quran mentions the obligation of fasting during Ramadan?
What is Surah Al-Baqarah (2:185)
"Ramaḍân is the month in which the Quran was revealed as a guide for humanity with clear proofs of guidance and the decisive authority. So whoever is present this month, let them fast. But whoever is ill or on a journey, then ˹let them fast˺ an equal number of days ˹after Ramaḍân˺. Allah intends ease for you, not hardship, so that you may complete the prescribed period and proclaim the greatness of Allah for guiding you, and perhaps you will be grateful. "
What is the name of the extra prayer performed in Ramadan nights?
What is Taraweeh
If someone forgetfully eats or drinks while fasting, does their fast break?
What is No
(Source: https://sunnah.com/bukhari:1933)
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "If somebody eats or drinks forgetfully then he should complete his fast, for what he has eaten or drunk, has been given to him by Allah."
How many months is laylatul Qadr better than?
What is 1000 months (83 years)
What is the act of charity that Muslims are encouraged to give during Ramadan, typically before the Eid prayer?
What is Zakat al-Fitr
Which angel brought the Quran to Prophet Muhammad(SAW), and what was the first revealed word?
What is Angel Jibreel (Gabriel) and the first revealed word was "Iqra" (Read) from Surah Al-Alaq
Why did the Prophet (SAW) fast on Mondays?
Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1162
The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, was asked about fasting on Monday. The Prophet said, “That is the day I was born and the day I was sent with revelation. Fasting three days of every month and Ramadan after Ramadan is like fasting for a lifetime.”
Name 2 things that invalidate your fasting (apart from eating/drinking)
Source: https://www.zakat.org/what-acts-invalidate-fasting
Here are the seven fast invalidators:
i. Sexual Intercourse
ii. Masturbation
iii. Eating and Drinking
iv. What Amounts to Eating and Drinking
v. Blood Letting (cupping, blood donation,etc.)
vi. Induced Vomiting
vii. Menstruation and Postpartum Bleeding
According to some scholars, why is the exact night of Laylatul Qadr hidden?
What is to encourage believers to increase their worship throughout the last 10 nights rather than focusing on just one night
Hadith: Sahih al-Bukhari 49
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "I came out to inform you about (the date of) the night of Al-Qadr, but as so and so and so and so quarrelled, its knowledge was taken away (I forgot it) and maybe it was better for you. Now look for it in the 7th, the 9th and the 5th (of the last 10 nights of the month of Ramadan)."
Which specific gate of Paradise people can enter on the day of judgement if they fast?
What is the gate of Rayyan
Source: Sahih Muslim 1152
The Prophet (SAW) said:
"In Paradise there is a gate which is called Rayyan through which only the people who fast would enter on the Day on Resurrection. None else would enter along with them. It would be proclaimed: Where are the people who fast that they should be admitted into it? And when the last of them would enter, it would be closed and no one would enter it."
Which Surah is often called the "heart of the Quran"?
What is Surah Yaseen (Chapter 36 of the Quran)
In the last ten nights of Ramadan, the Prophet (SAW) used to focus his worship in a particular way to enhance his devotion. What was this practice called?
What is I'tikaf
=>when a Muslim stays in the mosque during the last ten days of Ramadan (or at any time) to focus on worship, prayer, and seeking closeness to Allah while avoiding distractions.
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 2035
"Safiya, the wife of the Prophet (ﷺ) told me that she went to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) to visit him in the mosque while he was in I`tikaf in the last ten days of Ramadan. "
What is the ruling on intentionally breaking a fast without a valid excuse?
What is it is a major sin and requires fasting 60 days consecutively or feeding 60 poor people?
Laylatul Qadr is believed to fall on one of the last 10 nights of Ramadan. Which nights are most likely, according to hadith?
What is 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 29th (odd nights)
'Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to observe I'tikaf in the last ten days of Ramadan and say, "Seek Lailat-ul-Qadr (Night of Decree) in the odd nights out of the last ten nights of Ramadan."
[Al- Bukhari].
Source: Riyad as-Salihin 1192
What year fasting became obligatory in Ramadan for the muslims?
What is the 2nd year of Hijrah
Source: https://islamqa.info/en/answers/37649/in-which-year-of-hijrah-was-fasting-enjoined
Which Surah in the Quran does not start with "Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem", and why?
What is Surah At-Tawbah (Surah 9)
-->Because it was revealed as a warning to the polytheists, announcing that their treaties with the Muslims were no longer valid. Scholars also say it continues from the previous Surah (Al-Anfal).
Source: https://qarirehmanquranacademy.com/which-surah-has-no-bismillah/
What Dua did Prophet Muhammed (SAW) recited when breaking his fast?
What is “Dhahaba al-zamaa’ wabtallat al-‘urooq wa thabata al-ajr in shaa’ Allah. ” [Abu Dawud: 2357]
==>Thirst is gone, the veins are moistened, and the reward is certain if Allah wills
What is " Allahuma laka sumtu Wa'alaa rizqika afartu"
==> O Allah! I fasted for You and I believe in You and I put my trust in you
A person has a lifelong chronic illness and is unable to fast during Ramadan. They are wondering how they can fulfill their obligation. How can they compensate for the missed fasts?
What is Fidya,
Which is either feeding one poor person for each day of fasting missed OR donating money to the poor that covers the cost of meals for each day missed?
What is the recommended dua to say on Laylatul Qadr?
What is "Allahumma innaka afuwwun tuhibbul afwa fa’fu anni"?
Meaning --> "O Allah, Indeed You are the most forgiving, you love forgiveness, so forgive me."
Which companion of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was known for his exceptional charity during Ramadan, especially in giving to the poor, and was called "The Generous Companion"?
What is Abdurrahman bin Auf