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Why was the Quran revealed to Humanity?
It was revealed from Allah as a guidance for mankind
What are "Suwar"?
Surah is one chapter. Suwar means many chapters.
It is the plural of the word Surah.
What is the Arabic word for Fasting?
The Arabic word for fasting is Sawm/Siyam.
Which means abstinence.
If a person fasts the entire Ramadan out of faith and hope for reward, what will be their reward?
Allah will forgive their past sins.
(Al Bukhari) Hadith of Abu Hurairah (R)
What id the root word of Ramadan?
The root word for Ramadan is Ramdha'un/Ramadh
which means intense heat.
Who brought the Quran down from Allah?
Angel Jibreel/Gabriel brought the Quran down from Allah to Muhammad (S).
How many Suwar/Surahs are there in the Qur'an?
There are 114 Suwar/Surahs in the Qur'an?
What is the meal we eat before we start our fast?
Suhoor/Sahr is the meal we have before fasting.
What is the extra Sunan Salah we pray after Isha every night during Ramadan.
The nightly prayers are called Salat Al Taraweeh.
What are the three benefits scholars say we can take from the intense "heat" of Ramadhan?
1- Our sins will be removed/burned off
2- The heat helps us grow our good deeds like the Sun nourishes the plants
3- The intense heat of Ramadhan will shape us for the upcoming year until the next Ramadan.
What are Al Mu'awwithat?
Surah Al Falaq and Sural Al Naas.
They both start with A'oothu.
What was the first Surah revealed to Prophet (S)?
Surah Al Alaq ayahs 1-5
What is the meal we eat when we break our fast?
Iftar is the meal we eat when we break our fast.
What do the Imams generally recite during the nightly prayers?
The Imams of Taraweeh recite the whole Quran in Taraweeh over the month of Ramadan.
What is the Tahajjud Salah?
Tahajjud Salah is the prayer in the darkest part of the night. We wake up and pray upto 8 Rakahs and seek forgiveness from Allah.
Why do we recite and learn from the Quran?
We recite and learn the Qur'an so that we can become better Muslims and obtain guidance.
Where did Prophet (S) receive the first revelation/Wahi?
The first revelation was sent to Muhammad (S) in the Cave of Hira. (Ghar Hira)
What is the special gate in Jannah reserved for those who fast?
The Special Gate for fasting people is called Ar Rayyan.
Which night is the most sacred in Ramadan?
Lailatul Qadr is the most special night in Ramadan.
It is better than 1000 months of worship.
Surah Al Qadr
What is the Dua that the Prophet (S) encouraged us to recite frequently in Ramadan?
Allahumma innaka Afuwwun Tuhibbbul Afwa Fa'fu Anna
What is the reward for reciting one letter from the Qur'an?
For every letter we read, Allah will grant us 10 Hasanat. Alif Laam Meem are 30 Hasanat
During which action in Salah are we closest to Allah?
Remember the story of Rabi'ah Ibn Ka'b.
We are closest to Allah during our Sujood.
What happens if a fasting person eats or drinks by accident?
Sawm will still will count. Your fast does not break if you eat or drink by mistake.
When do we celebrate Eid Al Fitr?
We celebrate Eid Al Fitr at the end of Ramadan on the first day of Shawwal.
How many Ayahs/Verses are there in the Qur'an?
There are 6236 Ayahs/Verses in the Quran