During Ramadan, Muslims refrain from eating and drinking between these two times.
fajr to magrib
This is the specific term for the night of decree or power, considered better than 1,000 months.
What is Laylatul Qadr
This type of charity is obligatory to give before the Eid prayer.
Zakat al fitr
According to a Hadith Qudsi, the odor of a fasting person's breath is more pleasant to Allah than what scent?
musk
According to the narration of Aisha (RA), the first wahi (revelation) of the Quran occurred during which specific part of the night, known as a time of descent?
The end of the night
How long does the month of Ramadan typically last
29-30 days
These are the special, long night prayers performed in congregation during Ramadan.
What are Taraweeh prayers?
Ramadan is known as the month in which this holy book was revealed.
What is the Quran?
During which specific battle, which took place on the 17th of Ramadan in 2 AH, did the Muslims first fast during the month of Ramadan?
The Battle of Badr.
While often translated as "scorching" or "burning" (the sins), the root word for Ramadan (R-M-D) is traditionally associated with the intense heat of which season in Arabia?
The end of summer/start of autumn
What is the Arabic word for the pre-dawn meal eaten before the fast begins?
suhoor
What is another word for suhoor
sahri
This is the number of times the word "Ramadan" is mentioned in the Quran.
Once in surah al baqarah
This specialized prayer, while not obligatory, is heavily encouraged during Ramadan and refers to the specific night prayers performed after Isha.
Taraweeh.
According to historical records, the obligation of fasting was first ordained in Medina. Which month and year (Hijri) was the commandment to fast in Ramadan revealed?
Sha’ban, 2 AH.
Which pillar of Islam is fasting during Ramadan?
number 4
According to Hadith, these are chained or locked up during the month of Ramadan.
What are Shaitan
This is the practice of secluding oneself in the mosque for the last ten days of Ramadan.
What is I'tikaf?
If a person breaks their fast intentionally without a valid excuse, they must perform "Kaffarah." What does this entail?
Fasting for 60 consecutive days or feeding 60 poor people.
It is mentioned in the tafsir of Surah Al-Baqarah that prior to the current obligation, the early Muslims used to fast for three days every month, along with a specific day from pre-Islamic history. What is that day?
The Day of 'Ashura (10th of Muharram).
The name of the month that comes immediately after Ramadan in the Islamic calendar.
Shawwal.
This is the date/moon phase Muslims look for to determine the start of Ramadan.
What is the waxing crescent?
It is recommended to complete the recitation of the entire Quran, a practice known as this.
What is Khatam al-Quran
What is the precise, specific name of the gate in Paradise that is reserved exclusively for those who frequently fast (Sawm)?
Ar-Rayyan.
While commonly associated with the 27th night, many scholars cite a specific narration from Ubayy ibn Ka'b (RA) regarding the, "I swear by Allah that I know which night it is... it is the night... that the Messenger of Allah commanded us to pray." What night did he swear it was?
the 27th night