Fasting
Fasting is which pillar of Islam?
The fourth pillar
What and when is Iftar?
It is the name of the meal Muslims have at the time of breaking their fast during the month of Ramadan.
Time: After sunset
What are the names of the meals before and after fasting?
Sahoor and Iftar!
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
When a child reaches puberty.
What are some goals you can have for Ramadan?
1. Pleasing Allah
2. Forgiveness of Sins
3. Empathizing with the poor
4. Becoming more healthy
Etc.
Why is Ramadan called the Month of Qur'an?
Because Allah (S) revealed the entire Holy Quran during the month of Ramadan through the Angel Jibreel to the first heaven and then from there, it was revealed to the Prophet (S) gradually over a period of 23 years.
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.
What is a famous battle that took place during Ramadan?
The Battle of Badr!
Name two things that can break your fast.
Eating or Drinking
Why do we often break our fast with dates?
It is a Sunnah Practice of The Holy Prophet (S) and he used to break his fast with dates and encouraged others as well.
What is Itikaaf?
It is a period of isolation during the last ten days of Ramadan where a Muslim spends all of their time worshipping Allah (S).
What are Taraweeh prayers?
They are voluntary prayers offered at night in congregation during the Month of Ramadan. There is a great reward for performing these prayers.
Is Ramadan one of the Sacred Months?
No! It is Holy in it's own way but not part of the 4 Sacred Months mentioned in the Qur'an.
The Sacred Months are Rajab, Dhul Qa'dah, Dhul Hijjah and Muharram
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) use to break his fast when he did not have dates?
Water!
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"
So in essence, Ramadan is an opportunity to burn away all of our sins and earn the forgiveness of Allah (S)
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 power). It can happen on any of the odd nights in the last ten days of Ramadan.
What is the reward of Layla tul Qadr?
1000 month +
Which year was the fasting of Ramadan made obligatory by Allah (S)?
The 2nd year after Migration (Hijrah)
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 Shaytaan during Ramadan:
“When the month of Ramadan enters, the
1. Gates of Heaven are flung open
2. Gates of Hell are shut
3. Shayateen are chained.”
What did the Holy Prophet (saw) promise for the person who fasts during Ramadan?
‘Whoever fasts in Ramadan with firm faith and complete hope of achieving the pleasure of Allah, all of their previous sins are forgiven.’
What is the importance of the six fasts in Shawaal?
An enumerated extra reward to fulfill fasting six special Shawaal days in addition to the Ramadan fasts