Ramadan
What is the most important action done/said before beginning the fast?
The intention/niyyah
Ramadan is mentioned in which surah of the Quran?
Surah Al-Baqarah
On which day does Eid ul-Fitr occur?
First day of Shawwal
Is it sunnah for Muslims to eat samosas for iftar?
No
Where was the Quran revealed first?
In the cave of Hira (Makkah).
Who is exempt from fasting during Ramadan? (list 3)
The traveler, the sick, the weak, the old, and the very young
On which night was the Quran first revealed?
Lailatul-Qadr (Night of the Power)
What does "Lailat Al Qadr" mean?
Night of Power or Destiny
Why do we fast in Ramadan?
a. To lose weight
b. To gain taqwa
To gain taqwa
Criteria for action is not benefit and harm
Allah (Most High) says,
يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ كُتِبَ عَلَيْكُمُ ٱلصِّيَامُ كَمَا كُتِبَ عَلَى ٱلَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَتَّقُونَ
“O believers! Fasting is prescribed for you—as it was for those before you—so perhaps you will gain taqwa.”
What is the name of the door in Paradise that opens only for those that fast?
Baab Al-Rayaan
Which famous battle took place during Ramadan?
The Battle of Badr
who is exempt from fasting during Ramadan
the traveller, the sick, the weak, the old, and the very young
I am a sacred month, blessed and serene,
During my time, fasting is keen.
Muslims abstain from food and drink,
Seeking closeness to Allah, as they think.
Ramadan
Which dua is encouraged to be said on Laylatul Qadr?
Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul-‘afwa, fa’fu ‘anni
What is the meaning of the Arabic word Ramadan رمضان?
Scorching heat
The word Ramadan رمضان is derived from the Arabic word Ramida رَمِضَ or Ar-Ramad الرَمَضُ which means intense scorching heat.
It is also derived from the word Ar-Ramdaa’ الرمضاء which means sun-baked sand. The Arabs used to call the land that is heated by the sun Al-Ardu ramdaa’ – الارضُ الرمضاءُ.
Ramadan was named such because it burns the sins of the believers. Just like the blazing sun evaporates water from the surface of the ground, Ramadan burns away one’s sins.
Which Surah talk about " laylatul Qadar"?
Surah Al Qadr
I am a blessed food, shared among the devout.
Muslims break their fast with me, without a doubt.
Along with water, a simple yet special delight,
Nourishing the body and soul, from morning till night.
dates
Allah describes Lailatul-Qadr as “better than a thousand months”. How many years of worship does this equate to?
83
Which Ayah no# is this from Surah Baqrah?
يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ كُتِبَ عَلَيْكُمُ ٱلصِّيَامُ كَمَا كُتِبَ عَلَى ٱلَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَتَّقُونَ
183
The Quran was Revealed in Ramadan, which ayah from Surah Baqarah mention about this?
Ayah 185
شَهْرُ رَمَضَانَ ٱلَّذِىٓ أُنزِلَ فِيهِ ٱلْقُرْءَانُ هُدًى لِّلنَّاسِ وَبَيِّنَٰتٍ مِّنَ ٱلْهُدَىٰ وَٱلْفُرْقَانِ ۚ
I am a pillar of faith, a charitable act.
Muslims give me, as part of their contract.
A portion of wealth, shared with those in need,
Alleviating hardship, performing a righteous deed.
Zakaat