Ramadan Basics
Quran
Zakat
Islamic Figures
History (Challenging)
100

What is the Arabic name for the pre-dawn meal eaten before the fast begins and post-dusk meal after the fast ends?

Suhoor and Iftar

100

During which month was the Qur'an revealed?

Ramadan!

100

When is Zakat due?

Once every lunar year, most choose to fulfil Zakat during Ramadan

100

Which wife of the Prophet (PBUH) narrated many hadiths about the practices of fasting and Ramadan?

Aisha bint Abu Bakr (RA)

ex. Sahih al-Bukhari, Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith 164

100

Which significant event in Islamic history occurred in Ramadan 610 CE?

The first revelation of the Qur'an to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

200

On which night is the Qur'an believed to have been revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?

Laylat al-Qadr (The Night of Power)

200

In which surah is the Night of Power (Laylat al-Qadr) mentioned?

Surah Al-Qadr (Surah 97)

200

What percentage of a Muslim's savings and wealth is required to be given as Zakat annually?

2.5%
200

Which companion was known for his generosity during Ramadan, often giving away large amounts of wealth in charity?

Uthman ibn Affan (RA)

Source: Jami at-Tirmidhi 3701 (Book 49, Hadith 97)

200

What was the name of the Muslim general who conquered Mecca during Ramadan in 630 CE? 

Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.)

300

Laylat al-Qadr is described as better than how many months of worship?

1000 months

300

Which surah commands Muslims to fast during Ramadan to attain Taqwa (piety)?

Surah Al-Baqarah (Surah 2, Ayah 183)

300

What is the term for the voluntary charity given by Muslims, in addition to Zakat?

Sadaqah

300

Under whose caliphate did the tradition of congregational Taraweeh prayers during Ramadan begin?

Umar ibn Al-Khattab (RA)

Source: Sahih Bukhari (Vol. 3, Book 32, Hadith 227)

300

Which significant event during Ramadan in 622 CE led to the beginning of the Islamic calendar?

The Hijrah (Migration)

400

What is the name of the nightly prayer that is performed specifically during Ramadan?

Taraweeh

400

How many times is the month of Ramadan mentioned by name in the Qur'an?

Once (Surah Al-Baqarah, Ayah 185)

400

Name 2 categories of people specifically mentioned in the Qur'an as recipients of Zakat

  • The wayfarer – travellers in need.
  • In the path of Allah (SWT) – for causes that align with Islamic principles.
  • Those in debt – individuals struggling to repay legitimate debts.
  • Those in bondage – captives and enslaved people.
  • New Muslims and allies – individuals who have recently embraced Islam or are supportive of the Muslim community.
  • Zakat administrators – those responsible for collecting and distributing Zakat.
  • The needy (al-masakin) – individuals facing hardship.
  • The poor (al-fuqara) – those with little to no income.
400

Which notable scholar and companion of the Prophet (PBUH) compiled the Qur'an into a single book during the caliphate of Abu Bakr (RA)?

Zaid ibn Thabit (RA)

Source: Sahih Bukhari (Vol. 6, Book 61, Hadith 510)

400

In which battle did Muslims achieve a significant victory during the month of Ramadan in 624 CE?

The Battle of Badr

500

What is the spiritual retreat during the last 10 nights of Ramadan called?

Itikaf

500

Which surah revealed during Ramadan emphasizes the importance of taking care of orphans, the needy, and those who need help?

Surah Al-Ma'un (Surah 107)

500

Which surah in the Qur'an outlines the eight categories of Zakat recipients?

Surah At-Tawbah (Surah 9, Verse 60)

500

Which companion, known as "The Sword of Allah," was celebrated for his victories in battles that took place during Ramadan?

Khalid ibn Al-Walid (RA)

Jami at-Tirmidhi 3846 (Book 49, Hadith 246)

500

Which treaty was signed during Ramadan in 628 CE, establishing a ten-year peace between the Muslims and the Quraysh?

The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah

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