What is the main purpose of fasting in Ramadan?
To gain taqwa (consciousness of Allah).

Name two good character traits that fasting helps develop.
Patience, self-control, gratitude, kindness, honesty (any two).
How does fasting teach self-discipline?
By controlling hunger, thirst, and desires for Allah’s sake.
What is suhoor?
The pre-dawn meal before fasting begins.
Ali forgot he was fasting and drank water. What should he do?
Continue fasting; his fast is still valid.
Which nights should we search for Laylat al-Qadr?
The Odd nights of the last 10 nights of Ramadan
What special charity is given at the end of Ramadan?
Zakat al-Fitr.
Which month of the Islamic calendar is Ramadan?
9th
Who is required to fast Ramadan? 3 attributes
Adult, sane, healthy Muslims
When does fasting begin and end each day?
Hint: tricky
From fajr (dawn) to maghrib (sunset). (not the athaan)
What did the Prophet ﷺ like to break his fast with?
Dates and water.
Fatima felt very sick while fasting. What should she do?
She may break her fast and make it up later.
How much is worship on Laylat al-Qadr worth?
more than 1000 months
Does using eye drops break the fast?
No
What does the word "Ramadan" mean in Arabic?
Extreme heat or dryness, referring to spiritual purification.
Name two people who are excused from fasting.
Sick, travelers, elderly, pregnant or breastfeeding women.
What du‘a is recommended when breaking the fast?
ذهب الظمأ وابتلت العروق وثبت الأجر إن شاء الله
Does brushing teeth break the fast?
No, if nothing is swallowed.
A person intentionally ate without excuse. What must they do? Hint: 2 things
Repent and make up the missed fast.
What special du‘a did the Prophet ﷺ teach for Laylat al-Qadr?
Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul ‘afwa fa‘fu ‘anni.
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ كَرِيمٌ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي
What is fidyah?
Feeding the poor when fasting is permanently impossible.
Which character trait is most strengthened by fasting?
Patience
Why does fasting soften the heart?
It increases humility and empathy.
What is the name of the special gate in Paradise for those who fast?
Ar Rayyan
Does receiving a nutrition injection break the fast?
Yes
What is the literal meaning of the word Siyam?
To stop and refrain from doing something
Does asthma inhaler use break the fast?
Yes, because it reaches the stomach.
Who pays fidyah instead of fasting?
Elderly or chronically ill people who cannot fast.
What is the equal reward for the ‘Umra in Ramadan?
Equal to the performance of Hajj with the prophet SWS
What are the two joys for the Fasting person?
When he breaks his fast because of his breaking it & when he meets his Lord because of the reward for his fast
What are the 4 rewards for the people who gather in one house of the houses of Allah reciting the Book of Allah and teaching it to one another?
The angels will surround them, tranquility will descend upon them, mercy will envelop them and Allah will mention them to those who are with Him.
How much Zakatul Fitr is to be given?
One Sa’ (صاع) of food = 4 Mudd (مد), a Mudd equals a handful of an average man
What should you do if someone upsets you while you are fasting?
إني صائم إني صائم
Mention in order the names of the months of the Hijri calendar
Muḥarram, Ṣafar, Rabīʿ al-ʾAwwal, Rabīʿ ath-Thānī, Jumadā al-ʾŪlā, Jumādā ath-Thāniyah, Rajab, Shaʿbān, Ramaḍān, Shawwāl, Ḏū al-Qaʿdah, Ḏū al-Ḥijjah
What is the reward of the one who spends the night of the decree standing in prayer with sincere faith and hoping to attain Allah’s reward?
All his past sins will be forgiven
«مَن قَامَ لَيْلَةَ القَدْرِ إيمَانًا واحْتِسَابًا، غُفِرَ له ما تَقَدَّمَ مِن ذَنْبِهِ»