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When was the fast of Ramadan prescribed on Muslims?
It was prescribed on Muslims in the 2nd year of Hijra.
What is the specially rewarded Ebada (act of worship) in Islam?
Fasting is the specially rewarded (Ebada).
Why is fasting a special (Ebada) in Islam?
Saum ( Fasting) is special, because Allah said “ Fasting is done for My sake and I reward it”.
When does a fasting person feel happy?
They feel happy when they break their fast and when they meet their Lord.
What is sweeter for Allah than the scent of musk?
A fasting person’s breath is sweeter than musk.
What’s the order of Ramadan on the Islamic calendar?
It’s the ninth month of the Muslim calendar.
How long do Muslims fast in Ramadan?
A Muslim must fast from dawn to sunset.
When can Muslims break their fast?
Muslims can break their fast at sunset.
What does breaking a Muslim’s fast mean?
Breakfast (Iftar), is to end a day’s fasting.
Can an adult Muslim eat or drink during the day in Ramadan?
No, they can’t, unless it is by mistake.
Is Sawm (Fasting) the 2nd pillar of Islam?
No, it isn't. Fasting the fourth pillar of Islam.
How do Muslims fast?
They purposely abstain from food, drink etc.
For whom is fasting prescribed obligatory?
Fasting is obligatory for every adult, sensible and capable Muslim.
What did the prophet say about the Suhoor?
He said “ Eat the suhoor [ the pre-dawn meal] for there is blessing in this meal.
When can we have suhoor?
Muslims eat suhoor before Adhan al-(fajr), dawn.
What are the merits of fasting?
It makes us patient, and thoughtful of the poor and the needy.
What is recommended during fasting?
Reading the Holy Quran, invocation (Du’aa) and giving charities.
What should Muslims do about the timing of Suhoor and Iftar?
They should delay the Suhoor and to hasten the Iftar.
How is fasting beneficial for a Muslim?
Fasting is a cause of forgiving a Muslim’s sins.
What nullifies a Muslim fasting?
A Muslim should not fast if they are unconscious.
Who else does not have to go fasting in Ramadan?
Sick elderly people demanded to go fasting.
What is recommended for kids and in Ramadan?
Kids should fast a part of the day as training to fast.
What should very ill people do during Ramadan?
They can suspend fasting, they can stop fasting.
What good things happen to Muslims in Ramadan?
The gates of paradise are open and the gates of Hell are shut.
How can you define Al- Ahila (the crescents)?
They are signs for people and for pilgrimage.
What is a Hilal (crescent sing. of crescents)?
A Hilal is the name of the newborn moon.
What are the Hijri and lunar months?
They are : Muharam, Safar, Rabi’ Al-awwal, Rabi’al-Akhir, Jamada al-ula, Jamada al-Akhira, Rajab, Sha’ban, Ramadan, Shawwal, Dhu-alQ’idah and Dhu-alHijjah.
Why do Muslims fast during the month of Ramadan?
They fast to reach the degree of piety.
What does fasting comprehensively mean?
Fasting means keeping one’s senses away from sin.
How can lying and backbiting affect muslim’s fasting?
Lying and backbiting spoil a Muslim’s fasting.
What did the prophet say about fasting?
He said: “Fasting is a shield. So, if you fast, you shouldn't use foul or foolish talk”.
What do you say, if someone irritates you?
When someone annoys me, I say: “ I am fasting”.
What should a Muslim avoid especially during fasting?
:During fasting, I should avoid all shameful acts.
What are the shameful acts which spoil fasting?
They are: quarreling, backbiting, and telling lies.
What are the two kinds of fasting in Islam?
They are compulsory fasting and voluntary fasting.
What's meant by “compulsory, obligatory fasting"?
Adult Muslims go fasting in the month of Ramadan.
Which Muslims are licensed not to fast in Ramadan?
The sick and traveling Muslims are licensed not to fast.
What should these people do during Ramadan?
They can fast a similar number of the missed days after Ramadan.
When should they compensate for fasting?
They can fast the same number of days when they can.
What is the ruling for an insane person in fasting?
An insane or mad person isn't required to go fasting.
What's voluntary or optional fasting?
It is to volunteer to fast other than Ramadan.
When is not a Muslim allowed to go fasting?
They mustn't fast on the Eid -fitr or Eid-ulAdha days.
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