Ramadan
How do Muslims know that Ramadan has started?
They see the first crescent moon of the lunar month
When is Ramadan this year?
March 1st
From when to when do Muslims fast each day?
From sunrise to sunset
How do Muslims know when Ramadan is over and Eid al-Fitr has begun?
trustworthy people must confirm seeing the crescent moon at the end of the month of Ramadan
Where was the Quran first revealed?
Cave Hira
Why do the dates of Ramadan change every year?
Ramadan is a lunar month; it begins about eleven days earlier each year.
What can break a Muslim's fast?
(Name at least one thing)
Eating, drinking, bleeding …
At what age are Muslims expected to begin fasting?
When you become mature - reach puberty
What do Muslims increase their worship in the last 10 days of Ramadan?
in hope of finding Laylatul Qadr
What was the first surah revealed?
First 5 ayaat of Surah Alaq
What number month is Ramadan in the Islamic calendar?
9th
Who gets chained up during Ramadan?
Shaytan
What Dua do we say when breaking our Fast?
ذهب الظمأ وابتلت العروق وثبت الأجر إن شاء الله
How many days is Ramadan?
Ramadan goes for 29 or 30 days.
Why do we fast Ramadan according to the Quran?
for Taqwa
What is special about Laylatul Qadr according to the Quran?
Worshipping that night is better than a 1000 months
Who started congregational taraweeh prayers?
Umar ra
What food do Muslims use to break their fast according to sunnah?
Dates
While you could theoretically break your fast with any food, dates were used by the Prophet Muhammad (saw) to break his fast
How many times does your good deed get multiples in rewards in Ramadan?
70
Which surah tells us about laylatul qadr?
Surah Qadr
What happens according to hadith if one finds laylatul qadr and worships sincerely in it?
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “Whoever prays on Laylatul Qadr out of faith and sincerity, shall have all their past sins forgiven”
According to the Seerah, which battle took place in Ramadan?
Battle of Badr
Who does not need to fast during Ramadan?
(Name 2)
Children, anyone who is ill, pregnant/breastfeeding women, anyone traveling
What are the three parts/stages of Ramadan for a Muslim to seek?
Seek His Mercy, Seek His Forgiveness, seek to be saved from Hellfire
What was the last surah revealed?
Surah Nasr