Fasting Foundation
What makes fasting different from other acts of worship, such as salah or zakat?
It is hidden — only Allah truly knows if you’re fasting.
What is the main goal of fasting according to Surah Baqarah 2:183?
To gain taqwa.
If someone forgetfully eats, what should they do?
Stop immediately and continue fasting.
Why do some people feel closer to Allah in Ramadan?
More worship, less distractions, more community.
Does using perfume break your fast?
No
Why must intention (niyyah) be made before Fajr for Ramadan fasting?
Because it’s an act of worship that requires conscious commitment
What does taqwa look like in practice for a middle schooler?
Self-control, better behavior, and avoiding sin even when alone.
You are very angry while fasting. What did the Prophet ﷺ teach us to say?
“I am fasting.”
If Shaytan is chained in Ramadan, why do people still sin?
Because our nafs (inner self) still exists.
Does swimming break your fast?
No, unless you swallow water.
If someone wakes up after Fajr and didn’t plan to fast but decides to fast anyway, does it count for Ramadan?
No, obligatory fast requires intention before Fajr.
Why is Laylatul Qadr hidden instead of being on one exact and known night?
So people strive harder in the last 10 nights.
If someone fasts but skips all their prayers, is their fasting complete?
The fast may count, but missing prayer is a major sin.
Why is fasting considered a test of sincerity?
You could secretly eat, but you don’t.
If someone feels extremely sick while fasting, what should they do?
Break the fast.
Why is fasting described as a shield?
It protects from sins and Hellfire.
Why is the Quran strongly connected to Ramadan?
It was revealed in Ramadan, and it guides believers.
If Ramadan doesn’t improve your character, what does that mean?
You focused on hunger, not growth/taqwah.
What habit do teens struggle most with during Ramadan? (Discussion)
Phone use, sleep schedule, laziness, etc.
Which is better: fasting with bad manners or not fasting at all?
Fasting is still obligatory, but bad manners reduce reward.
What is worse: eating intentionally or lying intentionally while fasting? Explain.
Eating breaks the fast; lying doesn’t break it but destroys the reward. Both are serious.
If someone reads the Quran fast just to finish, but doesn’t understand it, what are they missing?
Reflection and applying it.
Why is controlling your tongue sometimes harder than controlling your stomach?
Because habits like gossip and anger are seen as normal things when in reality, Muslims should always be in control of our tongue and emotions.
What would a “successful Ramadan” look like by Eid?
Better salah, better character, stronger discipline.
If someone cheats on a test while fasting, what did they misunderstand about Ramadan?
Ramadan is about fearing Allah even when no one sees you.