Fasting
Fasting is which pillar of Islam?
The fourth pillar
What is Iftari?
It is the name for the time when Muslims break their fast during the month of Ramadan.
What are the times for eating a meal before you fast and the meal for breaking your fast called?
Sehri and Iftari
What is the name of the Eid that is celebrated at the end of the month of Ramadan?
Eid-ul-Fitr
What is your favorite part of Ramadan?
Great answer! :)
This is the age that you are required to fast every day of the month of Ramadan
18 years old
What is one goal you have for Ramadan?
Nice!
T/F: The Holy Quran was revealed during the month of Ramadan.
True. This could mean that the Holy Quran began during the month of Ramadan or that Angel Gabriel recited the Holy Quran to the Holy Prophet (saw) every Ramadan.
T/F: Ramadan begins when a shooting star is seen in the sky.
False. Ramadan begins when the first sliver of the new moon is seen in the sky.
Which kajoor (date) is better: seedless or with seeds?
Definitely seedless!
Name two things (other than eating or drinking) that can break your fast
Possible answers: telling a lie, hitting your sibling
Why do we often break our fast with dates?
The Holy Prophet (saw) used to break his fast with dates.
What is Itikaaf?
It is a period of isolation, where a Muslim can be alone for the last ten days of Ramadan and spend all of their time worshipping Allah. Usually the Muslim lives in the mosque for those ten days.
What are Taraweeh prayers?
They are voluntary prayers offered at night in congregation. They can be said in place of Tahajjud.
Describe your perfect Iftari meal. What food would you have? What drinks?
Coolio
Name 3 reasons someone may not have to fast.
Possible answers:
1. they are sick
2. they are traveling
3. they are pregnant
What did the Holy Prophet (saw) used to have for Iftari?
Water and kajoor (dates)
What Arabic word does the word "Ramadan" come from? What does this Arabic word mean?
Ramadan comes from the Arabic word "Ramdh", meaning "intensely hot" or "burning"
There is one very special night in Ramadan. What is it called? When can it happen?
This night is called Laylatul Qadr (the night of destiny). It can happen on any of the odd nights in the last ten days of Ramadan.
T/F: Fudgy dates are the best kind of dates.
True
Fill-in-the-blank this sentence that the Promised Messiah (as) said: "It is human nature that the less one ___, the more one's ______ is purified"
What does this mean in your own words?
It is human nature that the less one eats, the more one's spirit is purified.
Ramadan is split into three parts, each with 10 days. What is the focus of each part?
The first 10 days is all about seeking the mercy of Allah.
The second 10 days is about seeking the forgiveness of Allah.
The last 10 days is about seeking refuge with Allah from the Hell fire.
The Holy Prophet (saw) said these things happen to Heaven, Hell, and Satan during Ramadan:
“When the month of Ramadan enters, the
1. gates of Heaven are flung open\
2. the gates of Hell are shut
3. Satans are chained.”
What did the Holy Prophet (saw) say about praying Tahajjud during Ramadan and sins?
‘Whoever stands in tahajjud prayer in Ramadan with firm faith and with the intention of achieving the pleasure of God, all of their previous sins are forgiven.’
What does Raameen Baji usually eat for Sehri?
Oat meal + fried egg with toast. Yum!