Fasting
What is a full day of fasting?
A full day is; from sunrise to sunset.
What is the meaning of hijab?
A barrier or curtain
What is 1 thing that breaks your fast?
~ eating/drinking
~ having intercourse
~ menstruating women
What is "how many days does Ramadan last?
between 29-30 days
What is the day that marks the end of Ramadan?
(hint. celebration)
Eid (Eh-eed)
What is "other religions that have covered their heads'?
Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism
What is "3 types of people who are exempt from fasting"?
~ the sick
~ pregnant women
~ menstruating women
~ nursing women
~ mentally ill/unconscious
What is fasting translated to in Arabic?
"SAWM" (SAW-MHMM)
What is the primary purpose of Ramadan/fasting?
To gain God consciousness (taqwa in Arabic).
What is the niqab?
Covering whole body including the face, only seeing the eyes.
What is the amount of 1 good deed in Ramadan?
(ex. opening a door, smiling, doing something for your mother, etc)
What is "3 things Muslims can give up besides food and water during Ramadan"?
~ excessive screen time
~ music
~ swearing
~ smoking/drugs
~ gossiping
~ complaining
~ feelings of anger/rage
~ jealousy
What is "72 hours of fasting can"?
Regenerate the entire immune system
What is 3 rights of a Muslim women?
~ the right to earn their own money
~ to buy and own property
~ to be educated
~ entitlement to family inheritance
~ to be treated with love
~ to vote
~ keeping their maiden name
~ to be able to worship in a mosque
~ to divorce
What is the food used to break your fast?
Dates
Prophet Muhammad used to break his fast with dates and water so Muslims do the same.
What is "Hajj"?
PILGRIMAGE TO THE KABA
Every Muslim whose health and finances permit it must make at least one visit to the holy city of Mecca, in present-day Saudi Arabia. The Ka'ba, a cubical structure covered in black embroidered hangings, is at the center of the Haram Mosque in Mecca . Muslims believe that it is the house Abraham built for God, and face in its direction when they pray.