Ramadan Facts/History 1
Why do we fast?
The purpose of fasting is for Muslims to become closer to Allah and become empathetic towards the less fortunate, resulting in compassion for them and the practice.
self-control/empathy/gratitude/compassion
What food is sunnah to break fast with?
Dates
What is iftar?
Iftar is the meal which you eat when you break your fast.
When is Zakat Al-Fitr due?
By the end of Ramadan
How do Muslims know that Ramadan has started?
When we see the first crescent moon of the lunar month.
What significant event took place in Ramadan?
The Holy Book of Islam, the Qur'an, was revealed.
Who is exempt from fasting during Ramadan? (Name at least 3)
Young Children, anyone who is ill, pregnant women, people with diabetes, anyone traveling, women during menstruation, elderly individuals who are unable to fast.
What is sehri or suhoor?
This is the meal which you eat before starting your fast.
What can break your fast?
eating/drinking, intercourse, and sometimes bleeding
What is the month before Ramadan?
What is the month after Ramadan?
Sha'ban is the month before Ramadan.
Shawaal is the month after Ramadan.
What is locked up during Ramadan?
Shaitan
In the Hadith, which act is highly recommended during Ramadan, especially during its nights?
Performing extra prayers (Tahajjud/Taraweeh)
What is tahajjud?
A. It is the additional prayer Muslims pray during Ramadan after between their evening prayer and their midnight prayer; it is a longer prayer, hence the "enhancement." Some Muslims (often those with young families) may opt out of this practice as it is often for a few hours after 8:00pm, however it is highly encouraged.
What do you do if you accidentally eat/drink while fasting?
Continue your fast; it is a gift from Allah
If you fast a month of Ramadan it is an equivalent of fasting how long?
10 months: Ahmad (21906) narrated The Prophet (Salallahu Alayhi Wa Salam) said “Whoever fasts Ramadan, a month is like ten months, and fasting six days after al-Fitr [six days of Shawaal] will complete the year”
What battle occurred in Ramadan?
The Battle of Badr
What is the du’a when breaking the fast?
ذَهَبَ الظَّمَأُ وَابْتَلَّتِ الْعُرُوقُ وَثَبَتَ الأَجْرُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ
Dhahaba al-zama’ wa abtalat al-‘urooq wa thabataal-ajr in sha Allaah
The thirst is gone, the veins are moistened and the Reward is confirmed, if Allah Wills
Which Islamic month does Eid al-Fitr start on?
Shawwal
According to Hadith, when is the best time for a Muslim to make supplications (du’a) during Ramadan?
After Iftar/Laylat al-Qadr
How many nights is Laylatu'l-Qadr better than?
1000 months = around 30,400 nights
What is Laylat ul-Qadr? When in Ramadan is it?
It is the Night of Power, in which the Qur'an was first sent down to Earth. It occurs on one of the odd nights during the last ten days of Ramadan.
Dua for Laylatul Qadr
اَللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفْوٌ تٌحِبٌّ العَفْوَ فَأَعْفَوْ عَنِّي
''O Allah, You are the One who pardons and You love to pardon, so pardon me”
Allahumma innaka `afuwwun tuhibbul `afwa fa`fu `annee'”
What is the name of the door in Paradise that opens only for those that fast?
Baab Ar-Rayyan/Ar-Rayyan
What should a fasting person say if someone is verbally mean to them?
"I am fasting!" (Ennee Saae'm)
On what day did the battle of Badr begin?
17th day of Ramadan