Grade 5
What is the order of Ramadan in the Hijri calendar?
The 9th month of the Islamic calendar is Ramadan
How should you respond if someone upsets you while you are fasting?
You should say: Inni sa'im, Inni sa'im / I am fasting. I am fasting.
How many days do we fast in the Blessed Month of Ramadan?
29 or 30 depending on the moon sighting.
What is the significance of the dua at the time of breaking the fast? Mention the hadith
It is highly recommended because it is a moment when the fasting person's supplication is accepted. The Prophet (PBUH) said: "The dua of the fasting person when they break their fast is not rejected."
What are the two months preceding and following the holy month of Ramadan?
Shabaan & Shawwal
What was revealed during Ramadan, and on which specific night did this revelation occur?
The Qur'an was revealed during Ramadan, specifically on the Night of Decree.
What method does Tayba School use to determine the start and end of Ramadan?
By the sighting of the new moon of Ramadan and Shawwal
What is the literal meaning of the word Siyam?
To stop and refrain from doing something.
What is the best Suhur for the believer? Mention the Hadith of the Prophet about this meaning.
Dates. The Messengers Of Allah PBUH said: "How excellent are dates as the believer's suhur."
What is the name of the prayer performed after Isha during Ramadan?
Night prayers in Ramadan are called: Taraweeh, Qiyam or Tahajjud.
List the months of the Hijri calendar in order.
al-Muḥarram, Ṣafar, Rabīʿ al-ʾAwwal, Rabīʿath-Thānī, Jumadā al-ʾŪlā, Jumādāath-Thāniyah, Rajab, Shaʿbān, Ramaḍān, Shawwāl, Ḏū al-Qaʿdah, Ḏū al-Ḥijjah
What is the main objective of fasting? Mention the Ayah about this meaning
To acquire Taqwa/God consciousness .قال الله تعالى : يا أيها الذين امنوا كتب عليكم الصيام‘’O you who believe decrees upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous’’
What is the reward for fasting during Ramadan mentioned in the Hadith?
The Prophet SWS said: "Whoever fasts Ramadan with faith and seeking reward, his past sins will be forgiven."
What is the Arabic term for breaking the fast at sunset?
Iftar is the meal to break the fast at sunset.
Why is Laylatul-Qadr hidden and not specified exactly?
So that believers strive harder in worship throughout the last ten nights of Ramadan rather than relying on a single night.
Mention one situation where breaking the fast is allowed.
The sick, travelers, pregnant or nursing women, and the elderly.
What is the difference between As Suhur and As Sahar?
Suhur is the pre-dawn meal, and Sahar is the time before Fajr when Suhur is eaten.
How can you control your anger during Ramadan?
Say أعوذ بالله من الشيطان الرجيم / Change position / Make Wudu
Why does the Prophet (PBUH) recommend eating Suhur? Mention a Hadith about this.
Because there is in it much blessing (Barakah). The messenger PBUH said: "There is blessing in eating suhur; so, do not skip it, even if one of you has a sip of water..."
What is the authentic Du’a for Iftar? In Arabic or English
ذهب الظمأ و ابتلت العروق و ثبت الأجر إن شاء الله.
What is the reward of whoever establishes prayers during the nights of Ramadan faithfully out of sincere faith and hoping Allah’s rewards?
All past sins are forgiven for those who fast Ramadan with faith.
What does Taqwa mean?
Obeying God’s commands and avoiding His prohibitions
When must the intention to fast be made? Is verbalizing it necessary?
Must be made before dawn, and it does not need to be verbalized.
How much Zakatul-Fitr should be given, and what is its quantity?
One Sa’ of food. A Sa’ is a certain measure which equals 4 mudds (a mudd equals a handful of an average man) (approximately 2.5-3 kg) of food.
Mention at least 3 things that reduce the reward of your fasting
Actions to avoid while fasting: sleeping excessively, lying, fighting, and cursing.
What is the reward for providing food to someone to break their fast?
The reward for giving food to a fasting person is equal to the reward of the fasting person without reducing their reward.
How many times did the Prophet (PBUH) recite the entire Quran to Jibreel in the last year of his life?
The Prophet (PBUH) recited the entire Quran with Jibreel twice in the last year of his life.
What will be said to the one who memorizes the Quran on the Day of Judgment?
Recite and ascend in ranks as you used to recite when you were in the world. Your rank will be at the last Ayah you recite.
What is the Eid greeting?
Taqabbala Allahu minna wa minkum. (May Allah accept it from us and you).
What is the name of the gate in Paradise reserved for those who fast?
Ar-Rayyan
Mention 3 Sunnahs of Iftar?
Break the fast with dates, do not delay Iftar, make dua.
How does Allah describe Laylatul-Qadr, and what is its duration? Provide Quranic proof.
Allah says in Surah Al-Qadr (97:5) سلام هي حتى مطلع الفجر
That the night is "Peace until the emergence of dawn,"
Can you list 5 Adhkar that you have memorized?
Subhana Allah, Al Hamdo Lillah la Illahahilla Allah Allahu Akbar;
SubhanalLaahiL’adimSubhanalLaahiwabihamdih;
Allahuma Salli ‘ala Muhammad wa ‘ala Ali Muhammad;
La Ilaha illa Anta subhanaka Inni Kuntu mina Ad Dhalimin;
As taghfiru Laaha Wa atubu Ilayh
Besides abstaining from food and drink, what else should you focus on during Ramadan?
Guard your eyes, ears, tongue, limbs and heart form doing forbidden actions during Ramadan.
What is the meaning of Siyam in Shari’ah?
To show servitude to Allah by abstaining from eating, drinking and other acts that nullifies the fast
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 did the Prophet (peace be upon him) say about the reward for performing ‘Umrah during Ramadan?
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "When Ramadan comes, perform ‘Umrah, for ‘Umrah in Ramadan is equal to Hajj (in reward)." (Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim)
What special events occurred during Ramadan in the time of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?
- Battle of Badr (2 AH)
-Conquest of Makkah (8 AH).
Complete the Hadith: ‘’The slave who’s fasting one day in the way of Allah, Allah SWT will put his face away from the fire by…’’?
“… Seventy years’ journey.”
Who is obligated to fast? (Mention the 5 conditions for fasting)
Muslim, Adult, sane, not travelling and who endure the rigors of fasting
When do Believers seek Laylatul Qadr?
Laylatul-Qadr is sought in the odd nights of the last ten nights of Ramadan.
What is the recommended dua for Laylatul-Qadr?
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ كَرِيمٌ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي
Complete the Hadith: ‘’By He in Whose Hand is my soul; the breath of the fasting person is more pleasing to Allah than…’’?
“… The fragrance of musk.”
Mention 5 types of Sadakah
1- Spending on family member, relatives, poor and needy
2- Renovating mosques
3- Spending on fast-breaking meal (iftar) or contributing on it
4- Helping his/her mother on preparing Iftar
5- Smiling and saying good word to others.
What is the meaning of the word "Ramadan"?
The word "Ramadan" comes from the Arabic root "ramad," meaning extreme heat, symbolizing the burning of sins.
What is I’tikaf, and when is it usually performed in Ramadan?
I’tikaf is: staying in the masjid for worship, and it is usually performed in the last ten days of Ramadan.
Complete the Hadith “The difference between our Saum (fasting)......
“… and that of the people of the Scriptures is Suhur.”
Recite the Quranic verse that allows the sick and travelers to break their fast.
فَمَن كَانَ مِنكُم مَّرِيضًا أَوْ عَلَىٰ سَفَرٍ فَعِدَّةٌ مِّنْ أَيَّامٍ أُخَرَ (Al-Baqarah 2:184).
Does the use of Miswak or tooth paste in order to clean the mouth while fasting break the fast?
No. It does not.
Does using nasal drops that reach the throat or stomach break the fast?
Yes, if it reaches the throat or stomach.
What are the 4 rewards for those who gather to recite and teach the Quran?
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.
If someone cannot fast due to old age or chronic illness, what should they do instead? What is this called?
The individual should provide food for one needy person for each day of missed fasting. Fidyah.
Who are allowed to not fast in Ramadan?
The Sick, Travelers and the elderly.
Does accidentally eating or drinking break the fast? What should you do if this happens?
No, but you needs to stop immediately upon remembering and throw away what you have in your mouth
If someone accidentally drinks water while fasting, remembers, stops, but swallows the remaining water in his mouth, is their fast broken?
Yes, his fast is broken, and he must make up the day later.
If someone intends to break their fast while traveling but decides not to, is their fast still valid?
No, his fast is broken.
How many years is Laylatul-Qadr better than?
Around 83 years.
What is the wisdom behind Zakatul-Fitr?
It is a means of purifying the fasting person from idle talk and foul language, and to feed the poor.
What is the Sunnah for the timing of Iftar? Provide a Hadith about this.
Break the fast immediately at sunset. The Prophet (PBUH) said: "The people will continue to prosper as long as they hasten to break the fast."
According to the Hadith, what will the fast and the Quran say on the Day of Judgment?
The fast will say, O Lord, I prevented him from his food and desires during the day, Let me intercede for him. The Qur’an will say, I prevented him from sleeping at night. Let me intercede for him’. And their intercession will be accepted