Understanding Ramadan
Why do Muslims fast in Ramadan?
To obey Allah and learn patience
If the sun is still in the sky, can we eat?
No
What is the meaning of Zakah?
Giving charity to poor people
If someone is sick, do they have to fast?
No
How many pillars of Islam are there?
Five pillars
What helps us know Ramadan has started?
Seeing the crescent moon
Do children have to fast like adults?
No.
Can we drink water while fasting during the day?
No
What should we do if we see someone who needs food?
Help them / Share with them.
Does smiling count as a good deed in Ramadan?
Yes.
Does fasting help us feel how poor people feel?
Yes
Which is first: Suhoor or Iftar?
Suhoor
Suggest three good deeds to do during Ramadan
Helping others/ Giving charity/ Prayer
Does Allah reward even small good deeds in Ramadan?
Yes, more reward
Which is better in Ramadan: shouting or speaking kindly?
Speaking Kindly
Is Ramadan only about not eating?
No – it is also about good deeds and prayer
What do we say to congratulate someone in Ramadan?
Ramadan Mubarak!
Who taught us how to fast?
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Is reading Qur’an rewarded by Allah?
Yes
What do we hear that tells us it is time to break the fast?
The Adhan (Maghrib call to prayer).
How long is Ramadan?
30 days
If someone forgets and drinks water while fasting, what should they do?
Stop when they remember
What special prayer do Muslims pray at night in Ramadan?
Taraweeh
What is the name of the meal we have before fasting?
Suhoor
What comes after Ramadan?
Eid al-Fitr