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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