General Knowledge
What is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar?
Ramadan
What is fasting called in Arabic?
Sawm
What is Laylatul Qadr?
Answer: The Night of Power, when the Quran was first revealed
What is the obligatory charity given at the end of Ramadan called?
Answer: Zakat al-Fitr
Which angel revealed the Quran to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?
Answer: Angel Jibreel (Gabriel)
What do Muslims say to wish someone a blessed Ramadan?
Ramadan Mubarak / Ramadan Kareem
When does fasting begin each day in Ramadan?
Answer: At Fajr (dawn)
In which range of nights is Laylatul Qadr most likely to occur?
Answer: The last 10 odd nights of Ramadan
What percentage of wealth is required to be given as annual Zakat?
Answer: 2.5%
What is the first word revealed in the Quran?
Answer: Iqra (Read)
How many days does Ramadan usually last?
Answer: 29 or 30 days
What is the first thing traditionally eaten to break the fast?
Answer: Dates and water
According to the Quran, Laylatul Qadr is better than how many months?
Answer: 1,000 months
Who is eligible to receive Zakat?
Answer: The poor, needy, debt-ridden, wayfarers, and others mentioned in the Quran
What is the special nightly prayer performed during Ramadan?
Answer: Taraweeh
What determines the start and end of Ramadan?
Answer: The sighting of the crescent moon
What are two valid reasons a person can be excused from fasting?
Answer: Illness and travel
Which Surah in the Quran speaks about Laylatul Qadr?
Answer: Surah Al-Qadr
Can Zakat be given to family members?
Answer: Yes, but not to direct dependents (parents, children, or spouses)
What was the first major battle fought during Ramadan?
Answer: The Battle of Badr
What is the significance of fasting in Ramadan beyond food and drink?
Answer: It is a spiritual purification, teaching self-discipline, empathy for the less fortunate, and strengthening faith.
What must someone do if they intentionally break their fast without a valid reason?
Answer: Fast for 60 consecutive days or feed 60 poor people (Kaffarah)
What special prayer is often performed on Laylatul Qadr?
Answer: Tahajjud (night prayer)
What is the difference between Zakat and Sadaqah?
Answer: Zakat is obligatory, while Sadaqah is voluntary charity
Which famous Islamic leader conquered Makkah during Ramadan?
Answer: Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) during the Conquest of Makkah