Ramadan
What is the night prayers in Ramadan called?
Taraweeh
Name 3 things that break the fast.
Eating, drinking, intentional vomiting, etc..
Why is suhoor so important?
It reduces the hardship of fasting during the day and it is also recommended by the prophet sallalahu alayhi wa salam.
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet said:
"Take Sahur, for in Sahur there is blessing."
Sunan an-Nasa'i 2149. Book 22, Hadith 60.
Which pillar of Islam is zakaah?
Third pillar
What famous battle was fought in the month of Ramadan?
Battle of Badr
In the month of Ramadan, the gates of "" are opened, the gates of "" are closed, and the "" are chained.
Shaitan
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “When the month of Ramadan begins, the gates of the heaven are opened, the gates of Hell are closed, and the devils are chained.”
Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 1899, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1079
What is the purpose of fasting?
To attain taqwa. Allah says: "O believers! Fasting is prescribed for you—as it was for those before you—so perhaps you will become mindful ˹of Allah˺"(Quran 2:183).
Dates or water
How much percent of one's wealth do Muslims need to donate to charity annually?
2.5%
How many months is Laylatul Qadr better than? Double points if you can recite the ayah in the Quran that proves this.
1000 months. Quran 97:3
What is the name of the month before Ramadan? And after Ramadan?
Shaban-before, Shawal-after
What is the name of the door in Paradise that opens only for those that fast?
Bab-al-Rayaan
What is the Sunnah way to eat dates when breaking the fast?
Eat in odd numbers
Name 2 categories of people entitled to zakah.
Poor, needy, those employed to collect zakaah, those whose hearts are to reconciled, for freeing slaves, the debtors, in the way of Allah, and the travelers.
Which wife did the prophet saw teach the following dua to recite on laylatul qadr: "Allahumma innaka 'afuwwun, tuhibbul-'afwa, fa'fu 'anni (O Allah, You are Most Forgiving, and You love forgiveness; so forgive me)"
Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her)
What is Umrah equal to when done in Ramadan?
Hajj
A fasting person has 2 joys, whats are they?
The joy of breaking the fast, and the joy of meeting Allah
Finish this: "the smell of the mouth of a fasting person is better to Allah than the smell of..."
The smell of musk
What is Sadaqah Jariyah, give an example, and why is it important?
It is ongoing charity that continues to benefit others even after one's death, like building a well, planting trees, or teaching knowledge.
What are the three levels of fasting in Islam?
1. Fasting of the body (abstaining from food, drink, etc.). 2. Fasting of the senses (not engaging in sinful acts). 3. Fasting of the heart (avoiding negative thoughts and being fully devoted to Allah).
Name which surah of the Quran "Ramadan" is mentioned. Optional: Double points if you can recite it.
Baqarah. Ayah 185
The thirst is gone, the veins are moistened and the reward is confirmed, if Allah wills.
ذَهَـبَ الظَّمَـأُ، وَابْتَلَّـتِ العُـروق، وَثَبَـتَ الأجْـرُ إِنْ شـاءَ الله
What is itikaaf and when is it most performed during Ramadan(first 10, middle 10, or last 10 days)?
Seclusion in the masjid for worship, usually in the last 10 days of Ramadan.
What is the difference between Zakat al-Fitr and Zakat al-Mal?
Zakat al-Fitr is a small amount given during Ramadan or before Eid al Fitr prayer. Zakat al-Mal is 2.5% of wealth given annually if a person meets the nisab and can be given any time of year.
What is kaffarah, and when must it be given?
Kaffarah is the penalty for intentionally breaking a fast without a valid reason. It requires either fasting 60 consecutive days or feeding 60 poor people.