Basics
Ramadan is which month in the Islamic calendar
9th
What are Muslims required to abstain from during fasting hours?
Food and Drink
Does swallowing saliva break the fast?
No
Is Taraweeh mandatory?
No its considered sunnah
Which Prophet first introduced fasting to his followers?
Muhammed(saws)
What is the name of the meal Muslims eat before sunrise during Ramadan?
Suhoor
What is the name of the special nightly prayers performed during Ramadan?
Taraweeh
Can fasting be broken due to illness?
yes
Why did the prophet stop praying Taraweeh?
He feared that if he continued to pray it together with his followers, it might become obligatory (fard) upon Muslims, which was not his intention
What does Laylat al-Qadr translate to in English?
Night of Power
What is the term for breaking the fast at sunset?
Iftar
Is it obligatory for children to fast during Ramadan?
Yes if they are over the age of puberty
What must Muslims do to make up for missed fasts due to valid reasons?
fasting on days outside of Ramadan, or by paying a redemption fee called Fidya
What does thr Arabic word tarawih (تراويح) mean
Rest or relaxation
Which companion of the Prophet compiled the Qur'an during Ramadan?
Zayd ibn Thabit
Which holy book was revealed during Ramadan?
Quran
What is the significance of Laylat al-Qadr?
Marks the night when the first verses of the Quran were revealed to Prophet Muhammad (saws)
Is intentional eating or drinking during fasting hours considered a sin?
Yes
How did Taraweeh begin?
The Prophet Muhammad offered Taraweeh one night during the final year of his life.
What year in the Gregorian calendar did fasting in Ramadan become obligatory?
624 CE
How many days does Ramadan typically last?
30
Can a traveler be exempted from fasting during Ramadan?
Yes but they are expected to make up missed fasts when they are able to
What is the penalty for deliberately breaking a fast without a valid excuse?
Feeding 60 poor people
Can you pray taraweeh at home
Yes
When was fasting made obligatory (hijrah year)
2nd hijrah year