Ramadan
How long does Ramadan last?
29 or 30 days
What is the Quran?
The Qur’an is the most holy book (scripture) for all Muslims
What is fasting?
Not eating or drinking from sunrise to sunset
What does Laylatul-Qadr mean?
The Night of Power
It is believed to be the night when the first verses of the Quran were revealed onto our beloved Prophet Muhammad by Allah
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What do we do during Ramadan (List 3 things)?
Fast from sunrise to sunset
Help others: Sharing and Caring
Use kind words and do good deeds
Remember Allah often and say prayers
Engage more with the Quran
What is “Iqra”?
The first word revealed to Prophet Muhammad was this word, meaning “Read.”
These words are found in Surah Al-Alaq (Chapter 96, Verses 1-5 )
What are 2 types of fasting that is practiced during Ramadan?
Physical fasting is when we do not eat or drink, and spiritual fasting is when we try to control our thoughts, words, and actions, and focus on doing good.
When do Ismailis, along with most Shia Muslims, celebrate Laylat-al Qadr?
On the 23rd day of Ramadan.
Why is Ramadan special (List 3 things)?
When Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his progeny) received the first revelation of the Qu'ran.
We always practice being kind and caring; and during Ramadan, we try extra hard to share, help others, and use gentle words.
We remember Allah more by praying, saying thank you, and thinking about Him often.
Families come together and make an extra effort to have meals together and enjoy special time as a family.
We learn self-control. While some grown-ups may fast, all of us practice patience and making good choices.
Who is Angel Jibra’il (Gabriel)?
The Angel who delivered the first revelation to Prophet Muhammad.
Appeared to our Prophet and said “Iqra!” (“Recite”) (Surah Al-Alaq 96:1-5)
What is the purpose of fasting?
Try to achieve God-consciousness or taqwa (being aware of god's presence)
The Qur’an says this night is better than this many months. How many months?
A thousand months
In it, the Angels and the Spirit descend by their Lord’s permission, attending to every command.
Peace it is until the break of dawn.”
Surah Al-Qadr (97: 1-5)
When does Ramadan occur?
During the ninth month of the Hijri (Islamic) Calendar
What is the Cave of Hira?
A cave in Mecca, where Prophet Muhammad received the first revelation while he was meditating, in the year 610 C.E by Angel Jibra’il (Gabriel)
What do Muslims celebrate after the month of Ramadan?
A special festival called Eid al-Fitr means “the breaking of the fast”
How do Ismaili Muslims observe Laylat al-Qadr ?
Attend Jamatkhana to pray, ask Allah’s forgiveness, offer Zikr (remembrance) and say Tasbih