Quran
In which Surah in the Quran is Ramadan mentioned?
Surah Al-Baqarah
Verses 183 to 187
Why should a muslim eat Suhoor?
Allah sends blessings upon those who eat suhoor.
“Eat suhoor, for in suhoor there is blessing.” (al-Bukhari; Muslim)
What should be recited throughout Ramadan?
Athkar
During which lunar month does Ramadan take place?
(Out of the 12)
The 9th Month
How do muslims know when Ramadan begins?
The appearance of the crescent moon
What was the first revelation of the Quran, revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (SAW)?
"ٱقْرَأْ"
"Read"
Surah Al-Alaq
What happens when Ramadan begins?
Hint: Heaven, Hellfire
"When the month of Ramadan begins, the gates of the heaven are opened, the gates of Hellfire are closed, and the devils are chained." (Al-Bukhari)
What is the dua for breaking your fast?
Allahumma inni laka sumtu, wa bika aamantu, wa ‘alayka tawakkaltu, wa Ala rizqika aftartu
Oh Allah! I fasted for You and I believe in You, and I put my trust in You, and I break my fast with Your sustenance.
When is Tahajjud prayed?
Anytime between isha and fajr. The last third of the night is recommended.
What is the most important action done/said before beginning the fast?
Intention/Niyyah
When was the Quran first revealed to the Prophet in the month of Ramadan?
During the Last 10 days on the night of Laylat al-Qadr.
What did the Prophet use to break his fasts?
Dates or Water
Anas (RA) said: "The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) used to break his fast with fresh dates before praying; if there were no (fresh dates) then with dry dates, and if there were no (dried dates) then he would take a few sips of water." (Abu Dawood; al-Tirmidhi)
What is the dua for the first 10 Days of Ramadan?
Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum bi rehmatika astaghees
Oh Everliving, The Everlasting, I seek Your help through Your mercy.
What does Laylat al-Qadr mean in English?
The Night of Decree
Name 3 things that a muslim can do to increase their worship during the month of Ramadan
Giving Charity, praying Taraweeh, reciting the Quran more, etc.
According to the Quran, what is the goal of fasting in Ramadan?
To have Taqwa (God-Consciousness)
O believers! Fasting is prescribed for you—as it was for those before you—so perhaps you will become mindful ˹of Allah˺. (Al-Baqarah:183).
What two actions can you do if you are unable to fast?
Feed a needy person or give charity to the poor
"Whoever feeds a person breaking his fast will earn the same reward as him without anything being lessened from the reward of the fasting person." (At-Tirmidhi)
What is the dua before Suhoor?
Allaahumma baarik lanaa feehi wa ‘at’imnaa khayran minhu
O Allah, bless us in it and provide us with better than it.
Who is exempt from fasting during Ramadan?
The traveller, the sick, the weak, the old, and the very young, the woman on menstruation
Approximately how many days earlier does Ramadan begin each year?
10-12 days earlier
How did fasting become obligatory upon muslims?
It became obligatory after these verses were revealed:
“O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that ye may (learn) self-restraint… Ramadan is the (month) in which was sent down the Quran, as a guide to mankind, also clear (Signs) for guidance and judgment (between right and wrong). So every one of you who is present (at his home) during that month should spend it in fasting…” (Al-Baqarah: 183 & 195)
How many nights of worship is Laylat al-Qadr better than?
1000 months = 30,000 nights
"Verily, this month has presented itself to you. There is a night within it that is better than a thousand months. Whoever is deprived of it has been deprived of all good. None is deprived of its good but that he is truly deprived." (Sunan Ibn Majah)
What is the dua to reach Ramadan?
Allahumma ballighna Ramadan
"Oh Allah, let us reach Ramadan"
Allahumma sallimni ila Ramadan wa sallim li Ramadan wa tasallamhu minni mutaqabbala
O Allah! Preserve me until Ramadan, safeguard Ramadan for me and accept it from me (receive my deeds with acceptance).
Which dua' is encouraged to be said on Laylatu'l- Qadr?
اللَّهُمَّ إنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ العَفْوَ فَأَعْفُ عَنِّي
"Allahuma innaka 'afwun tuhibbu'l- 'afwa fa'a'fu'anni"
O Allah, indeed You are Forgiving, You love forgiveness, so forgive me
What is it called when a muslim stays at the masjid for 3 or more nights?
Itikaf