Ramadan Scenarios
Fatima was fasting but forgot and drank water. Then she remembered. Is her fast valid?
Yes. If someone forgets they are fasting and eats/drinks by mistake, their fast is still valid.
A person was fasting but intentionally broke their fast by eating or drinking. What should they do?
Their fast is invalid. They must do Qada (make up the fast) and pay Kafara (fast 60 days or feed 60 poor people).
What happens if someone sleeps all day while fasting—does their fast still count?
Yes, but they just did the easiest fast ever! 😂 As long as they didn’t eat or drink, their fast is valid (but they probably missed a few prayers! 😆).
Ramadan is the ___ month of the Islamic calendar.
9th month! Some people think it's the 1st month, but that’s Muharram.
Jenifer was fasting, and later in the day, she got her period. What should she do, and does she have to make up the fast?
Her fast is automatically invalid. She must make up the fast (Qada) later but does not need to do Kafara.
A person intentionally inhales thick smoke (like cigarette smoke, vape (e-cigarettes)) while fasting. Does this break their fast?
Yes. Inhaling thick smoke on purpose invalidates the fast
What is the most commonly stolen food in the world?
Cheese! 🧀😂 About 4% of all cheese disappears from stores. Someone out there is committing "cheese crimes!" 🚔😂
When was the Qur’an revealed to the Prophet (s)?
On Laylatul Qadr! It was revealed to the Prophet’s heart on this blessed night.
Hassan was very hungry and weak while fasting, so he decided to eat. Later, he wanted to continue fasting. Is this allowed, and what should he do?
No, it is not allowed. If someone intentionally breaks their fast without a valid excuse, they must not eat for the rest of the day (precautionary ruling). They must do Qada (make up the fast) and pay Kafara (fast 60 days or feed 60 poor people).
Someone says something that is not in the Qur’an and claims that it is from the Qur’an. Is this haram, and does it affect fasting?
Yes, it is haram. Intentionally lying about Allah, the Prophet (s), or Ahlulbayt (a.s.) invalidates the fast and is a major sin.
What is something people eat at Suhoor that actually makes them hungrier?
Salty foods !
They make you thirsty and hungrier faster!
What is one of the best things to do in Ramadan?
Reciting the Qur’an! Ramadan is the month of the Qur’an, and reading it brings many rewards.
Zainab was brushing her teeth while fasting, and while rinsing her mouth, she accidentally swallowed water. What should she do?
If it was accidental, her fast is valid. If she intentionally swallowed the water, she must do Qada (make up the fast).
A pregnant woman or an elderly person cannot fast because it harms their health. What should they do?
They must pay Fidya. They do not need to fast, but they must feed one poor person per missed fast. If they recover later, they must do Qada (make up the fast).
If a person eats 5 samosas, half a chicken, 2 bowls of rice, and a lot of water and juice at Iftar and then says, ‘I’m still hungry,’ what should we do?
Tell them to wait 10 minutes! The body takes time to feel full after eating.
😆 Or just give them one more date!
How do Muslims determine the start of Ramadan?
By sighting the crescent moon (Hilal).
Ahmed woke up for Suhoor and ate, thinking Fajr hadn’t started. After checking, he realized Fajr had already begun. What is the ruling?
If he ate without checking, he must do Qada. If he checked but didn’t see Fajr, his fast is valid.
A person vomits intentionally while fasting. Does this break the fast? What if they vomit unintentionally?
Yes, intentional vomiting breaks the fast. If someone vomits by accident or due to sickness, their fast remains valid.
What is one food that never expires, even after 1,000 years?
Honey! 🍯
It never spoils, so if you find a jar from the time of the Pharaohs, you could still eat it (but maybe don’t!). 😂
Which Surah in the Qur’an describes the significance of Laylatul Qadr? According to this Surah, how many months is Laylatul Qadr better than?
Surat Al-Qadr.
1,000 months.