Fasting
Definitions
Ramadan
History
Miscellaneous
100

What do Muslims eat before starting their fast?  

Suhoor

100

What is Salat al-Eid?

The Eid prayer

100

What number month is Ramadan in the Islamic calendar?

9th month

100

What did the Prophet (SAW) usually break fast with? (Sunnah)

Dates and water

100

What do people say at the end of Ramadan to celebrate Eid?

Eid Mubarak!!! :D

200

Which people do not fast in the month of Ramadan? (List 2 examples)

Extreme sickness, elderly, women who are menstruating, travelers etc.

200

What is the Arabic word for "fasting" ?

Sawm  (صوم)

200

What was the most significant event that took place in the Month of Ramadan?

The Quran was revealed!

200

In which cave did Prophet Muhammad SAW receive the first revelation?  

Cave Hira

200

How many Muslims are needed to confirm the end of Ramadan/Eid day?  

2 Muslims

300

What must you do for your fast to be valid?

Make niyah (intention)

300

What is Laylatul Qadr?  

The night where the Quran was sent down. Muslims stay up on this night for worship.

300

Worshiping Allah SWT at this time is equal to worshipping for more than 1000 months.

Laylatul Qadr

300

Which battle during the Prophet (SAW)'s time took place during Ramadan?

Battle of Badr

300

What is the purpose of fasting in Islam?  

To develop self-discipline, gratitude, and closeness to Allah

400

Fasting in Ramadan and fasting 6 days of Shawwal is equivalent to fasting for how many months?

12 months (1 year)

400

What is the difference between Taraweeh and Tahajjud prayers?

Taraweeh is prayed only in Ramadan after Isha; Tahajjud is prayed in the early morning, before Fajr

400

In Ramadan, what Merciful things does Allah SWT do for us in this month? (List 2)

Locks Shaytan, opens gates of Jannah, gates of Jahannam are closed, etc.

400

What major historical event took place in Ramadan in the year 8 AH?

The Conquest of Makkah

400

How many ‘Ashras’ are there in the month of Ramadan?  

3 Ashras

500

What is the ruling if someone intentionally misses/breaks their fast in Ramadan?

They must fast for 60 consecutive days or, if unable, feed 60 poor people

500

What does Ar-Rayyan mean?  

It’s the name of the gate in Jannah that will be entered by those who have fasted the most

500

The month of Ramadan is mentioned only once in the Quran—what surah is it?

Surah Al- Baqarah

500

Which year in the Hijri Calendar was Ramadan made obligatory?  

The 2nd Hijri

500

Which two things will stand up for you on The Day of Judgement?

The Quran and your fasts

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