Ramadan
What happens at the end of Ramadan?
Eid al-Fitr
How long can we delay suhoor, and if we don't wake up for suhoor, are we still required to fast?
Suhoor can be delayed until the very beginning of dawn, which is marked by the start of the Fajr prayer time. If you do not wake up for suhoor, your fast is still valid and required, provided you intended to fast. Missing the pre-dawn meal does not exempt you from fasting for the day.
From when to when do Muslims fast each day?
From sunrise to sunset
How many days is Ramadan, and what determines this?
29 - 30, based of the sighting of the new moon
What is "suhur?"
The meal you eat before sunrise
Why do the dates of Ramadan change every year?
Ramadan is a lunar month;It shifts from 11 to 12 days
Why do Muslims fast?
To gain taqwa - get closer to Allah
At what age are Muslims expected to begin fasting?
When you become mature - reach puberty
What special preparations does Allah (SWT) make at the beginning of Ramadan?
opening the gates of Paradise, closing the gates of Hellfire, and chaining the devils (Shayateen).
What is zakaat?
An offering, charity, or act of service and kindness towards others
In the last ten days of Ramadan, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) practiced this spiritual retreat in the mosque.
I'tikaaf
Fasting is the third Pillar of Imaan (True or False)
"False".
It is the third Pillar of Islam
Read one of the duas of forgiveness we learned and that we usually say in the last 10 nights
Is zakah given on all your wealth?
2.5% of what you have had for 1 year
The Night of Power (Laylat-al-Qadr) is better than ______ months.
thousand
The deeds performed on this night are better than those accomplished in a thousand months.
During Ramadan, Muslims are encouraged to perform prayer late at night, particularly in the last third of the night. Known as?
Tahajjud - Qiyamul Layl - Taraweeh
Who descends on Laylatul Qadr
The angels and Jibril(AS)
What does laylat ul qadr mean?
The night of Power or Decree
What is fidya
Fidya is a mandatory charitable compensation in Islam paid by individuals who cannot fast during Ramadan due to unavoidable, long-term circumstances—such as chronic illness, old age, or pregnancy—and cannot make up the missed days later
What is imsaak
Imsak is the precautionary time, usually 10-20 minutes before the Fajr (dawn) prayer, when Muslims are advised to stop eating and drinking to begin their fast, acting as a buffer to ensure they don't accidentally eat past the true start of dawn
What number month is Ramadan in the Islamic Calendar?
Ninth; this aligns with when the first lines of the Quran were revealed.
Name the special gate in Jannah that only people who fast enter through
Ar Rayyan
Who is exempt from fasting during Ramadan, and do they need to make up the missed fasts later?
Exemptions from fasting apply to children, travelers, the elderly, those with mental or physical illnesses, and women who are unable.Those with temporary conditions, such as travelers or the sick, must perform Qada' by making up the missed days later,
What are the two happiest moments for the fasting person
1. When he breaks the fast
2. When he will meet his Lord and receive the reward of fasting
Which battle took place in Ramadan?
Battle of Badr