Fiqh Of Sawm
How long does a fast last?
Sunrise to sunset
Ramadan is the ___ month of the Islamic calendar.
9th
What is the Arabic word for fasting?
Sawm
What is Laylatul Qadr known as in English?
The Night of Power / The Night of Decree
In which month was the Qur’an first revealed?
Ramadan
What days is it forbidden to fast?
Eid ul-Fitr and Eid ul-Adha
Why does the date of Ramadan change every year?
Because the Islamic calendar based on the lunar calendar (Hijri Calendar).
Does forgetting and accidentally eating/drinking break the fast?
No, forgetting does not break the fast
Which part of Ramadan should Muslims search for Laylatul Qadr?
The last 10 nights of Ramadan
Which surah mentions fasting by name?
Surah Al-Baqarah
Can someone fast without eating Suhur?
Yes, so long as the intention is there.
What moon event officially begins Ramadan?
Sighting of the new crescent moon
Does intentionally backbiting break the fast or reduce its reward?
It does not break the fast but reduces the reward
How many months of worship is Laylatul Qadr Better than?
Worship on it is better than 1,000 months of continuous worship.
What special nightly prayer is prayed during Ramadan?
Taraweeh
What is the conditions of fasting?
Intention
Muslim
Age of understanding
Mentally sane
What does the word Ramadan linguistically relate to?
Heat / scorching heat / dryness
What must a person do if they intentionally break a fast without a valid excuse?
Repent and make up the fast later (qada)
What surah is completely dedicated to Laylatul Qadr?
Surah Al-Qadr
What is one extra act of worship many Muslims increase during Ramadan?
Reading Qur’an, making dua, extra dhikr, charity
Is it Wajib for someone to fast if they reach the age understanding but not puberty?
Fasting only becomes Wajib when someone reaches the age of puberty.
Name two valid reasons someone may break their fast.
Illness, travel (also pregnancy)
What constitutes as an act of worship?
Anything pleasing to Allah that is backed by evidence.
What is one authentic sign of Laylatul Qadr mentioned in hadith?
The sun rises the next morning without strong rays (soft light)
What Surah Is the Heart of the Quran
Surah Yasin