Ramadhan Fasting
What is the Arabic term for the act of fasting during Ramadan?
Sawm / Siyaam
Which holy books were revealed in the Holy month of Ramadhan?
The Qur'an, the Torah, the Bible / Injeel, and the Zabur
What are some ways we can please Allah during the month of Ramadhan?
- Recite the Qur'an
- Make du'a for everyone
- Feeding others
- Giving sadaqah to the poor and needy
- Honoring the elderly
- Showing kindness to children
- Maintaining relations with our family
- Guarding our tongues
- Avoiding the haram
- Show compassion to orphans
Sura al Qadr
Which special du'a is commonly recited every night during the month of Ramadhan?
Dua Iftitah
With which prayer time does fasting end?
Maghreb
Which Imam's birthday is it on the 15th of Ramadhan?
Imam Hasan (a.s)
At the end of the month, It is wajib to give _ _ _ _ _ - e - Fitr. What is this referring to?
Zakat e Fitr
What is the meaning of "Laylatul Qadr" and what happened on that night?
Night of Power, Night of Destiny, Night of Fate - the night where the Qur'an was first revealed to the Holy Prophet (a.s)
Who taught Du'a Iftitah?
Imam Mahdi (a.s)
What are the sunnah foods to open our fast with?
Dates, and if unavailable, water
Which battle took place in the month of Ramadhan?
Battle of Badr
Complete this sentence from the sermon of the Holy Prophet (a.s):
Indeed during this month the doors of _______ are open, therefore ask Allah not to close them for you; The doors of ______ are closed, so ask Allah to keep them closed for you.
Indeed during this month the doors of heaven are open, therefore ask Allah not to close them for you; The doors of hell are closed, so ask Allah to keep them closed for you.
What was the first surah to be revealed to the Holy Prophet?
Surah al Alaq
"Read (O Prophet), in the name of your Lord"
On the 13th, 14th, and 15th of Ramadhan, a special dua is recited. What is the name of this Du'a?
Dua Mujeer
Who is exempt from fasting?
People who are sick
People for whom fasting can be harmful
Travellers (additional rules, after time of Zuhr)
Pregnant women
Women who nurse babies
Women who menstruate
21st Ramadhan
In the month of Ramadhan, what is the reward of reciting one verse of the Holy Qur'an
They will be given a reward equivalent to reciting the whole Qur'an during other months
On the night of Laylatul Qadr, there is often an a'maal that is conducted with the holy qur'an. What is the A'maal?
The Qur'an is placed on the head, and the names of the Prophet and the Imam are recited
What is the dua that is commonly recited when opening one's fast?
Allahumma Laka Sumtu, wa 'Alaa Rizqika aftartu, wa 'alayka tawakkaltu
O my Allah, for Thee, I fast, and with the food Thou gives me I break the fast, and I rely on Thee.
Mention something which breaks your fast - apart from eating or drinking
Ascribing Lies to Allah or His Prophet, or the Imams (a.s)
Vomiting intentionally
Immersing one's head in water
What date of Ramadhan is Laylatul Qadr?
On the 23rd night of Ramadhan, 3 surahs from the Qur'an are commonly recited. Which surahs are these?
Surah Rum, Sura Ankabut, and Sura Dukhan
It is reported that Imam Zain ul Abideen, our 4th Imam, would recite prayers the whole night during the month of Ramadhan and would recite a special dua every night or dawn. What is the name of this dua?
Dua Abu Hamza Thumali