The Holy Quran
The Imams
Ramadan and Fasting rules
Ramadan History & Events
Names, Titles and Meanings
100

This is the month in which the Qur’an was revealed.

What is Ramadan?

100

This Imam was born inside the Ka'bah

Who is Ali ibn Abi Talib?

100

Fasting begins at this prayer time and ends at Maghrib.

What is Fajr?

100

This battle in Ramadan is known as Yawm al-Furqan.

What is the Battle of Badr?

100

This title of Imam Ali means “The Chosen One.”

What is Al-Murtada?

200

This special night in Ramadan is better than 1,000 months.

What is Laylat al-Qadr?

200

This Imam is known as “al-Sajjad” because of his long prostrations.

Who is Ali ibn Husayn Zayn al-Abidin?

200

This is the charity that must be given before Eid prayer at the end of Ramadan

What is Zakat al-Fitr?

200

The first revelation occurred in this cave.

What is Cave Hira?

200

The title “Al-Zahra” given to Fatima means this. 

What is The Radiant / The Shining One?

300

The first word revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was this.

What is “Iqra” (Read)?

300

This Imam established a major center of learning in Medina and taught thousands of students

Who is Ja'far al-Sadiq?

300

Intentionally breaking a fast requires making it up and paying this penalty.

What is Kaffarah?

300

This Prophet received the Qur’an over a period of 23 years.

Who is Muhammad?

300

This title of the 6th Imam means “The Truthful.”

What is Al-Sadiq?

400

Ayat al-Kursi is found in this surah. 

What is Surah Al-Baqarah (2:255)?

400

This Imam’s title means “The One Who Rises” and is awaited by many Muslims

Who is Muhammad al-Mahdi?

400

If someone forgetfully eats or drinks while fasting and then remembers, this is what they must do.

What is continue fasting because the fast is still valid?

400

The conquest of this city took place in Ramadan in 8 AH.

What is Mecca?

400

The word “Ramadan” comes from an Arabic root meaning this.

What is intense heat or burning?

500

The verse commanding fasting begins with “Ya ayyuhal-ladhina amanu…” and is found in this surah.

What is Surah Al-Baqarah (2:183)?

500

This Imam was martyred in 61 AH after refusing allegiance to Yazid.

Who is Husayn ibn Ali?

500

Fasting was made obligatory in this year after the Hijrah.

What is 2 AH?

500

This city became the political and spiritual center of the Muslim community after migration.

What is Medina?

500

This name of Allah means “The Most Merciful” and appears at the beginning of almost every surah.  

What is Al-Rahman?