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How can a Muslim express their intention to fast?
A Muslim can express their intention aloud or secretly.
Why isn’t it necessary to be expressed aloud?
Because the place of one’s intention is the heart.
How does eating al-Suhoor help a Muslim?
Eating al-Suhoor helps a Muslim to endure fasting.
What spoils the day’s fast in the month of Ramadan?
Intentional eating or drinking etc…after dawn spoils it.
Why did the prophet urge the Sahaba to take Suhoor?
Because there is a blessing in Suhoor for a Muslim.
What did the prophet say about hastening breaking the fast?
He said : “Muslims will remain prosperous as long as they hasten to break the fast”.
What do you say on breaking your fast?
I say : “Thirst has gone, the veins are moistened and the reward is confirmed In sha’ Allah. To You Allah I fast and with your livelihood I broke the fast and on You I depended and in You I believed."
What first food can a Muslim have to break the fast?
They should have some light food and drink.
What does this food (Iftar) consist of?
It may consist of a few dates and sips of water.
When can A Muslim have a big meal, otherwise?
A Muslim can have a big meal when they are hungry.
What is a Muslim recommended to do after Iftar?
They should perform the Taraweeh Prayers.
Why is the lunar year 11 days shorter than the Gregorian year?
Because a lunar month is either 29 or 30 days only.
What is the end of Ramadan marked by?
The end of Ramadan is marked by a festival.
What is this festival ending Ramadan called?
The festival ending Ramadan is called Eid -ul- Fitr.
What does Eid -ul- Fitr mean in English?
It means the festival of breaking the fast.
What is Eid-ul-Fitr (feast) marked by?
Eidul- fitr is marked by special celebrations.
When is Eid-ul-Fitr celebrated?
It’s celebrated on the first day of Shawwal.
What do the Musim families do on that day?
Muslim families and relatives get together.
Why do Muslim families and relatives do so?
To strengthen the ties with their relatives.
What do Muslim families do on that day?
Muslim families exchange presents and visits.
How do Muslim juniors & adults feel on that day?
All Muslim juniors and adults feel happy on that day.
What happens on the last eve of Ramadan?
Great excitement is seen in Muslim countries.
What do kids and adults hope for that night?
They anticipate the new moon of Shawwal.
How did Allah order us to fast in Ramadan?
Allah’s said: “So who witnesses the month must fast it.
What can the desperately ill Muslims do?
They don’t have to make up for the missed days.
What can the desperately ill muslims do?
They can feed a poor person a (meal) for each day they have missed.
Who is licensed to postpone fasting?
The temporarily ill and the traveler, if the distance covered requires shortening the obligatory prayers, are licensed to postpone fasting.
How is islam merciful with the desparately ill muslims?
They are not asked to make up for the days.
When can the traveling Muslim go fasting?
If the traveling Muslim can fast while traveling.
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