Terminologies of Fasting
What is fasting called in Arabic
الصِّيام / الصَّوم
Why does Ramadan start on a different day each year?
Ramadan is an Islamic month and is based on the Lunar calendar which is almost ten days shorter than the Gregorian Calendar.
What is the reward of obligatory Fasting in the month of Ramadan
Its a secret with Allah + Forgiveness of past sins
What did the Prophet use to break his fast with.
Dates and Water
Who was the prophet that used to fast each other day?
Dawud (A.S)
What is the Arabic word for the meal taken for keeping the fast and breaking the fast
Suhoor and Iftar
إِفطَار & سُحور
What determines the beginning and ending of the daily fast?
It starts from the break of dawn (beginning of Fajr time) and ends at sunset. (the beginning of Maghrib time)
What special preparations are made by Allah in the heavens and the earth at the beginning of Ramadan
Doors of Jannah are opened
Doors of Hellfire are closed
Devils are chained
Recite the masnoon dua of breaking the fast
ذَهَبَ الظَّمَأُ وَابْتَلَّتِ الْعُرُوقُ وَثَبَتَ الأَجْرُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ
Thirst is gone, the veins are moistened and the reward is certain if Allaah wills
When was Fasting of Ramadan made obligatory upon the Muslims (in the times of Prophet Muhammad S.A.W)
In the month of Sha'baan of Second year after the Hijarh (migration to Madinah)
What is name of the door of Jannah that will be specially opened for those who used to regularly observe fasting in dunya
Ar Rayyan
Upon whom is Fasting obligatory in the month of Ramadan?
Every adult Muslim who has reached the age of maturity, is healthy and is not travelling
What is the biggest spiritual benefit of fasting.
(Hint: its part of the ayah)
Achievement of Taqwa and Gratitude
Complete the hadith: The Prophet (ﷺ) said,
"By Him in Whose Hands my soul is, in the sight of Allah, the smell coming out from the mouth of a fasting person is ...........[Sahih Bukhari]
better than the smell of musk.
1. How many times is Ramadan mentioned in the Quran?
2. Which Surah of the Quran has the ayaat of Fasting?
3. Recite the ayah.
The word Ramadan is mentioned only once in the Quran.
Surat al Baqarah : 183
يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ كُتِبَ عَلَيْكُمُ ٱلصِّيَامُ كَمَا كُتِبَ عَلَى ٱلَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَتَّقُونَ ١٨٣
O believers! Fasting is prescribed for you—as it was for those before you—so perhaps you will become mindful (of Allah)
What is Zakat al Fitr
Its the obligatory sadaqah to be given by the head of the family on behalf of every family member before the Salah of Eid al Fitr
What should one do if he/she eats or drinks by mistake (due to forgetfulness) during fasting.
Complete the fast as usual till maghrib time and do istaghfar. There is no need to make-up this fast later
At the time of breaking the fast the fasting person is given a guarantee of.......
Acceptance of Duas
When should we seek the night of Qadr and what is the masnoon dua of this Special Night
Night of Qadr (Power) is to be sought during thelast ten nights of Ramadan. The masnoon dua to be recited during this night is
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي
O Allah, You are Forgiving and love forgiveness, so forgive me
How many Ramadans did the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) fast in his life?
9 Ramadans.
To burn (our sins away)
List the valid reasons of exemption from fasting.
Sickness
Travel
Old Age
Mental Illness
Pregnancy / Breastfeeding
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
What was the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) regarding the recitation of the Quran during Ramadan
Prophet (S.A.W) used to recite (in order to revise and study) the Quran with Angel Jibreel (A.S) every night of Ramadan
What were the three important events that happened in the month of Ramadan during the life of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W)
1. Revelation of the Quran
2. Battle of Badr
3. Conquest of Makkah