Dua
What is the dua for iftar?
“Allahumma laka sumtu wa ala rizq-ika-aftartu.”
“O Allah! For You, I have fasted and upon your provision, I have broken my fast
What is the name of the voluntary night prayers performed by Muslims during Ramadan?
Tarawih prayers
how many Rakaats are in Taraweeh?
either 8 or 20
What is the Arabic word for charity?
Zakaat.
In which surah does Allah mention the obligation of fasting during Ramadan?
Surah Al-Baqarah (Chapter 2), verse 185
What is the dua for suhoor?
Bismillah
Which pillar of Islam is fasting during Ramadan?
The 4th pillar.
What special day was the Quran revealed?
Laylatul Qadr
Which pillar of Islam is charity?
The third pillar.
What is the reward mentioned in the Quran for fasting during Ramadan?
Forgiveness and freedom from Hellfire
Which dua is also a surah in the Quran?
Surah Fatiha
Who is exempt from fasting during Ramadan? (Give at least three answers.)
Children, those who are pregnant, people with health conditions, the elderly, breastfeeding mothers, and travelers, and those having their periods.
Which one breaks your fast:
eating accidentally
or eating forgetfully
eating accidentally
How much percent of one's wealth do Muslims need to donate to charity annually?
2.5%
Ramadan begins during which month of the Islamic lunar calendar?
Ninth month
What's the dua a Muslim asks Allah to let him reach Ramadan?
Allahumma Ballighna Ramadan
اَللّهُمَّ بَلِّغْنَا رَمَضَان
“Oh Allah let us reach Ramadan.”
What is the Arabic term for fasting?
Sawm
which special person comes down on Laylatul Qadar
Angel Jiberaal
what is the difference between Zakat and Sadaqah
zakat: 2.5% of one's wealth given annually to charity. This is not obligatory on those who are not financially secure.
Sadaqah: it is not mandated to give, and even something such as a smile is sadaqah!
Ramadan stems from an Arabic word ramad which means what?
Intensely heated by the sun
What dua should be recited on Laylatul Qadr?
Allaahumma innaka ‘afuwwun, tuhibb al-‘afwa, fa’fu ‘anni
“O Allah, You are the Most forgiving, and You love to forgive, so forgive me.”
When is it impermissible to fast?
The day before Ramadan and on Eid al-Fitr.
what is laylatul Qadr called in English
the night of power
What is zakat al-fitr?
The obligatory charity paid by the head of the household before eid al-fitr. It's two handfuls of food (or about one $10 meal) given for each member of the family. This is obligatory upon all Muslims, regardless of income.
Which Islamic month does Eid al-Fitr start on?
Shawwal.