Ramadan
Which month of the Hijri calendar is Ramadan?
The 9th month.
What is the meaning of the word “Qur’an”?
to read, to recite, or that which is recited.
What is the name of the meal before fajr?
S7oor, suhoor
Ramadan is the fourth pillar of Islam
True
The amount of people needed to testify the end of Ramadan (i.e. Eid)
What is two trustworthy Muslims.
The primary purpose of Ramadan, as mentioned in the Quran is to:
Achieve God consciousness (Taqwa)
Where was the Qur’an revealed first?
In the cave of Hira
What is the name of the door in Paradise that opens only for those who fast?
Bab ar Rayyan
Ramadan is the 8th month of the Islamic Calendar
False
What is zakat al-fitr?
The obligatory charity paid by the head of the household before eid al-fitr. It's two handfuls of food (or about one $10 meal) given for each member of the family. This is obligatory upon all Muslims, regardless of income.
What connection does the Quran and the blessed month of Ramadan have that makes the month very important and sacred?
The Quran was revealed during the month of Ramadan.
On which night was the Qur’an first revealed?
Lailatul-Qadr (Night of the Power) in the month of Ramadan
Who is exempt from fasting during Ramadan?
In Islam, there are several excuses for not fasting Ramadan, including prepubertal children, women during their menstrual period or postnatal bleeding, travelers, pregnant or breastfeeding women who believe fasting for long hours may cause harm to either themselves or their babies, the elderly who cannot tolerate fasting, the mentally disabled and the sick whom fasting will aggravate their condition.
The ending celebration after Eid is called Eid Al-Adha.
False. Bonus points if you know what it’s called.
When is it impermissible to fast?
The day before, and the day after Ramadan on Eid Al-Fitr.
The amount of people needed to testify the beginning of Ramadan (i.e. Sighting the moon)
One trustworthy Muslim
What was the age of Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him) when Qur’an was first revealed to him?
He was 40 years old.
What should you fast from in addition to not eating or drinking?
Back-biting/gossiping, anger, impatience, etc.
Laylatal Qadr occurs during the last 10 days of Ramadan
True
These significant events took place in the Month of Ramadan.
What are The Quran was revealed, The Battle of Badr, The Conquest of Mecca.
It is essential to do this action to fast the month of Ramadan, and it should be done before Fajr.
The intention of fasting Ramadan.
How many years did it take for the complete revelation of the Qur’an?
It took 23 years in total.
What does the breath of a fasting person smell like, according to the Hadith?
Sweeter to Allah (swt) than the smell of musk.
The Prophet (pbuh) would break his fast on bread.
Which Surah tells us about Laylatal Qadr
Surah Qadr