Ramadan Reflections
The pre-dawn meal taken before beginning the fast.
What is Suhoor?
This Prophet built an Ark to save believers and animals from a great flood.
Who is Nuh AS
The total number of Surahs (chapters) found in the Quran.
What is 114?
This natural twig was used by the Prophet (PBUH) to clean his teeth.
What is a Miswak?
The first Mu’adhin (caller to prayer) in Islam, known for his beautiful voice.
Who is Bilal ibn Rabah?
These are the three stages of Ramadan, each lasting ten days.
What are the Ashras (Mercy, Forgiveness, and Protection)?
These are the two Prophets who were fathers of other Prophets mentioned in the Quran.
Who are Ibrahim, Ishaq, Yaqub, or Zakariya AS? (Any two)
This is the only woman mentioned by name in the Quran.
Who is Maryam (Mary)?
The Prophet (PBUH) said, "The best of you are those who are best to their..."
What are their wives?
This companion was known as "Al-Faruq" (The one who distinguishes truth from falsehood).
Who is Umar ibn al-Khattab?
The practice of staying in the Masjid for the last 10 days of Ramadan
What is Itikaf?
The honorary title given to Prophet Ibrahim, meaning "The Friend of Allah."
What is Khalilullah?
Reciting this specific Surah is said to be equivalent to one-third of the Quran.
What is Surah Al-Ikhlas?
This is the term for "Prophetic Biography," covering the life and times of Muhammad (PBUH).
What is Seerah?
This companion was known as "Dhun-Nurayn" (The Possessor of Two Lights).
Who is Uthman ibn Affan?
This Arabic term refers to the compensation (usually feeding a needy person) paid by those who cannot fast due to permanent illness or old age.
What is Fidya?
He is the Prophet who was given the Zabur (Psalms) and could soften iron with his hands.
Who is Dawud AS?
This is the name of the Prophet mentioned in the very first verse of the Quran to be revealed (Surah Al-Alaq).
No Prophet is mentioned by name in the first 5 verses.
The Sunnah number of dates to eat when breaking your fast.
What is an odd number (1, 3, or 5)?
He narrated the highest number of Hadiths (over 5,000) among the companions.
Who is Abu Hurairah?
According to the Quran, fasting was prescribed for us so that we may attain this.
What is Taqwa
This Prophet is believed to be the first to use a pen and study the stars.
Who is Prophet Idris AS?
The term used for Surahs revealed before the Prophet's migration to Madinah.
What are Makki (Meccan) Surahs?
This is the specific name for a Hadith where the Prophet (PBUH) narrates the words of Allah (SWT) himself.
What is a Hadith Qudsi?
This female sahabi defended the Prophet (PBUH) during the Battle of Uhud.
Who is Nusaybah bint Ka’ab (Umm Ammarah)?