Ramadan Culture
What are samosa's stuffed with?
Potatoes, Chicken, or Beef (any or all answers count)
At what part of the day does fasting start?
Just before Fajr.
What does the word Iftar mean?
the meal we break our fast with or to break fast
What is the name for the Islamic Calendar?
The Hijri Calendar (also called the lunar calendar).
How many rewards does Allah count each letter of the Quran you read in the Quran?
10 x's reward on a normal day X 70 in Ramadan
= 700x's the reward
What are Qatayef stuffed with?
A middle eastern dessert stuffed with cheese or walnuts that comes out in Ramadan
Qishta or Nutella even
With what prayer time, do we break our fast?
Maghrib
What do we call the meal before Fajr?
Suhoor or sihri
What month is Ramadan in the Islamic Calendar? Is it the 4th month, 9th month, or 11th month?
The ninth Month
What is the name of the Door of Paradise that only opens for those who fast?
Baab al Rayaan, or just Al Rayaan
Name one ramadan tradition that more than 5 members of your team share?
Free answer
Which two of the following break a person's fast:Sleeping, Drinking water, passing gas, smoking, going grocery shopping while hungry?
Drinking water & Smoking
What does Niyya mean?
Intention, intending on an action before doing it
What is the name of the month before Ramadan?
Sha'baan
How many months is Laylatul Qadr compared to?
Any answer: 1000 months, or Allah uses a large number to show that it is great in value
What special hot drink does Shelter Rock (and most LI masjid) provide after Tarweeh?
Chai
Name three things that excuse a person from fasting
Any of the following: Menstruating, Traveling, Illness, Pregnancy (or nursing), Old age, If you're forced and fear your safety.
What is Taraweeh?
The night prayers where we read longer parts of the Quran.
what is the name of the month after Ramadan?
Shawwaal
What is the Ultimate Reward for fasting in Ramadan?
Gaining Taqwa, and closeness to Allah
what is the significance behind the crescent moon?
It marks the beginning and end of Ramadan.
What is the Dua we say before breaking our fast?
(any version of): Allahumma inni laka sumtu, wa ala rizqika aftartu, wa alaika tawakkalt, wa bikka amantu, wa dhahaba al dhumut, wabtalat il 3urook, wathabbat il ajr, bismillah.
Meaning: O Allah! I fast for You, I trust You, I put my faith in You, and I break the fast with Your sustenance.
What is the name of the specific charity that Muslims must giving during ramadan?
How many days is Ramadan every year?
Answer must be: 29 OR 30 days, based on the Lunar Calendar
What reward does Allah give for those who fast in Ramadan and have sincerity?
He forgives all their previous sins.