Rajab
Is fasting in the month of Rajab required or optional?
Optional (mustahab)
Is fasting in the month of Sha'ban required or optional?
Optional (mustahab)
What actions break the fast in Ramadan?
Eating, drinking
What does the word wajib mean?
Obligatory or mandatory
Is Rajab one of the sacred months in Islam?
Yes
How does fasting in Shaʿban make Ramadan feel easier?
It helps the body and mind practice fasting so the full month of Ramadan is less difficult.
Is sleeping during Ramadan considered worship?
Yes
What does the word mustahab mean?
Optional/not required but good to do/recommended
Do you usually try to increase worship during Rajab or decrease?
Increase
What does it mean to prepare spiritually, not just physically, for Ramadan?
Preparing spiritually means focusing on good deeds, intention, and self-control, not just skipping food
Since sleeping in the month of Ramadan is worship, is it good to sleep all day? Why?
No, because you are missing on so much worship that can get you closer to Allah
If mustahab actions are not wajib, why do we still do them?
Because they help us earn extra credit and make us grow closer to Allah
Does Rajab come before or after Shaʿban?
Before
What is special about the 15th of Shaʿban?
Imam Mahdi's birthday
What are some exceptions for not fasting?
those who are under age, ill, traveling, elderly people, etc...
Name some wajibat.
Fasting in Ramadan (for those who are able)
Performing the five daily prayers (Salah)
Giving Zakat (obligatory charity) if eligible
Saying the Shahada (testimony of faith)
Making Hajj (pilgrimage) if able
Name one way you can make Rajab meaningful.
Fasting, praying extra, or asking forgiveness
How can doing extra worship in Shaʿban help someone during Ramadan?
It prepares the body and mind for fasting and good deeds.
Why is the month of Ramadan the best of months?
Because every act of worships are increased in value, and it is the one month where the doors to heaven are open
Name some mustahabat.
Fasting in Rajab or Shaʿban
Fasting on Mondays and Thursdays
Giving extra charity (Sadaqah) beyond Zakat
Voluntary prayers (like Tahajjud at night)
Helping others even when not required
Reciting Qur’an more outside of obligatory prayers