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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