Origin of Ramadan
It is the 9th month of islamic lunar calendar.Its a pillar of islam.
When does ramadan occur ? What is ramadan ?
Angels fill the earth and heavens due to mercy of Allah
What happens on Laila tul qadr ?
This angel revealed the Quran to prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him)
Who is angel Jibrael (Alayhi salaam)
Pre dawn meal
What does suhoor mean ?
To call out to Allah
What is dua ? What does dua mean ?
The Holy book was revealed in Ramadan
When was Quran revealed ?
“Whoever fasts Ramadan out of faith and seeking reward, his previous sins will be forgiven.
(Hadith Narrated by Imam Al-Bukhari)
How does Allah forgive us in Ramadan?
The first few verses were revealed in this cave to prophet Muhammed (peace be up on him)
What happened in cave Hira ?What is Cave Hira ?
Breaking the fast meal is at sunset
What is Iftar ?
The last 1/3 of the night time is special for _____
When is the best time to make dua ? Dua
Night of Power
What is Laila tul qadr?
“It is better than a thousand months.” –Surah Qadr :3
What is Laila tul Qadr ?
The Quran was revealed to this prophet in ramadan
Who is Prophet Muhammed(peace be upon him)?
Good deeds wipe away bad deeds
Why does Allah forgive our sins in Ramadan/fasting ?
There are _____ _____ ,one at time of breaking fast and other when he meets Allah
[Sahih al-Bukhari 1904 and Sahih Muslim]
What are the 2 joys for a fasting person ?
Quran mentions about Ramadan in this Surah
What is Surah Al Baqarah ?
(Sahih al-Bukhari): Narrated Anas bin Malik: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Take ____ as there is a blessing in it”.
What is Suhoor ?
The verses of the Holy Quran are recited during the nights of ramadan in masjids (after Isha prayer).
What is taraweeh prayer?
Fasting is from before sunrise to sunset
How long is sawn/fasting? How long does a muslim fast for?
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي
"O Allah, You are the Most Forgiving, and You love to forgive, so forgive me." (At-Tirmidhi).
What's the dua for Laila tul Qadr/ Night of power?
Purpose of fasting- being god conscious
What is taqwa ?
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ “When Ramadan begins, the gates of Paradise are opened, the gates of Hellfire are closed, and the _____ are chained.”
(Hadith Narrated by Imam Al-Bukhari and Imam Muslim)
The shaitaan is chained
When is Shaitaan chained ?
It is observed during last ten nights when men/women seclude themselves in masjid in prayer and devotion to Allah and its not compulsory on all.
What is itekaaf?
The word means - intense heat /to burn away
What does ramada mean ?
They are accepted by Allah in month of Ramadan
When are duas accepted ?