Ramadan Basics
Which Eid comes after Ramadan?
Eid ul-Fitr
What should you do if you forgetfully eat or drink while fasting?
Continue your fast, it is a gift from Allah (Sahih al-Bukhari 1933)
What is the reward for someone who sincerely fasts Ramadan with faith?
Whoever fasts in Ramadan out of sincere faith, hoping for a reward from Allah, then all his previous sins will be forgiven. (Sahih al-Bukhari 1901)
Who or what gets locked up during Ramadan?
The devils are chained (Shaitan & Shayatin) (Sahih al-Bukhari 3277)
What is the most important action before beginning the fast?
Niyyah (the intention)
What pillar of Islam is Sawm?
(Name all 5 pillars in order)
4th pillar
Shahada, Salah, Zakat, Sawm, Hajj
When is fasting prohibited in Islam?
Prohibited on the days of Eid (Eid ul-Fitr & Eid ul-Adha) and the days of Tashreeq (3 days following Eid ul-Adha)
An Umrah performed during Ramadan is equal to what in reward?
Perform Umrah in the month of Ramadan, (as it is equivalent to Hajj or Hajj with me (in reward). (Sahih al-Bukhari 1863)
What major event happened during Ramadan regarding the Qur'an?
The holy book of Islam, the Qur'an, was first revealed.
What does Laylatul Qadr mean and why is it important?
The night of Power or Decree.
It's the night the Qur'an was revealed. It's one of the odd nights of the last ten days of Ramadan.
Why do the dates of Ramadan change every year?
Ramadan is a lunar month; it begins about 10-11 days earlier each year. Hence, Ramadan can occur during any of the seasons.
Who does not need to fast during Ramadan? (Name at least three)
Those who are: With chronic illness/sickness, travelers, elderly, pregnant women, young children (Sahih al-Bukhari 4505)
The smell from the mouth of a fasting person is better to Allah than what?
Verily, the smell of the mouth of a fasting person is better to Allah than the smell of musk. (Sahih al-Bukhari 5927)
Which great battle took place in Ramadan?
The Battle of Badr (17th of Ramadan)
What is I'tikaf and is it obligatory?
It is a voluntary act, when one secludes themselves in a mosque (or at home for women) to dedicate their time entirely to worship, prayer, and reading the Quran.
How do Muslims know Ramadan has started?
When we see the first (waxing) crescent moon of the lunar month.
What should someone do if they cannot fast due to permanent illness?
Give Fidya (feeding the poor) (Sahih al-Bukhari 4505)
What is the name of the special gate of Jannah for those who fast?
Bab-ur-Rayyan
Who started Taraweeh in congregation?
During the Prophet’s time, Taraweeh was not consistently prayed in one congregation after Isha to avoid it becoming obligatory, but after his death, Umar ibn al-Khattab organized it as a congregational prayer led by one imam.
What is another name given to the Qur'an?
Al-Furqan
In which city was Ramadan first observed?
Medina
What is the penalty for intentionally breaking an obligatory fast? (Name all)
Freeing a slave, or
Fast 60 consecutive days, or
Feed 60 poor persons
(Sahih al-Bukhari 1937)
What does Surah Al-Qadr say about the Night of Power?
The night of glory is better than a thousand months - Surah Qadr (97:3)
Which Surah discusses the obligation of fasting in Ramadan?
Surah Al-Baqarah (2:183-187)
Which dua is encouraged on Laylatul Qadr?
Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul-‘afwa, fa’fu ‘anni