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What protects Muslims from Hell fire?
Fasting protects a Muslim from torture.
What happens to the devils in Ramadan?
The devils are chained in Ramadan.
What’s the gate of paradise through which fasting Muslims enter called?
That gate of paradise is called Ar Rayyan.
Whose previous sins will be forgiven?
Those who fast Ramadan with firm faith seeking reward.
What's the main aim of fasting for a Muslim?
A Muslim aims to attain [Taqwa], or piety.
What does the Quran say about [piety]?
The Quran says about [Taqwa]: “ Fasting has been prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may become pious.
What does fasting give the soul & body?
Fasting gives them protection and strength.
What diseases does fasting surely cure?
It surely cures many maladies, strengthening the soul.
What does fasting also provide a Muslim with?
It provides an ideal exercise in discipline.
: When’s a pregnant licensed not to fast?
She is licensed not to fast if fasting would harm her embryo’s health.
When can a nursing mother suspend the fast?
She can suspend the fast, if fasting harms her health or stops her from suckling her baby.
What must both pregnant and nursing women do when they suspend their fast?
They must make up for the missed days.
What did the prophet say about making one’s intention to fast the [preceding] night?
They will have no fast at all.
When can one intend to fast at any time even during the day?
They can make the intention any time if the fast is voluntary.
What does the word al-Imsaak mean?
It means to abstain from eating and drinking.
When does a Muslim’s fasting start?
A Muslim’s starts at dawn.
What are the sunnahs of fasting for a Muslim?
ans : They are: a- As- suhoor. b -Delaying the suhoor and hastening breakfast. c- Breakfast with dates or water. d - Invoking Allah upon breaking the fast.
What did the prophet use to break his fast with?
He used to break his fast with a few fresh dates.
How would he break his fast otherwise?
He would break it with a few dried dates.
If there were no dates what’d the prophet take?
He’d take some sips of water to break his fast.
:What are the 3 accepted dua’s, according to the prophet?
They are : The dua of the fasting person, the oppressed, & the traveler.
What spoils a Muslim’s fasting?
If they swallow some food or drink on purpose.
If someone vomits unwillingly, will his fast still be valid?
Unwilling vomiting does not spoil fasting.
What happens if you forget and eat or drink?
: Fasting is valid if you forgot and are or drank.
When must they stop eating and drinking?
As soon as they remember their fasting.
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