Ramadan Quiz: 10 questions on fasting

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1. 1What is the main purpose of fasting during Ramadan?

   1. Increase piety
   2. Lose weight
   3. Reduce stress
   4. Improve health
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   Answer : Increase piety

   Fasting aims to increase piety and awareness of Allah.

   Fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam. Its main purpose is to increase piety and consciousness of Allah سبحانه وتعالى. By fasting, Muslims become more aware of their dependence on Allah and the importance of gratitude. This practice helps develop self-discipline, strengthen faith, and improve morality. It is an opportunity to draw closer to God and strengthen community ties by focusing on spirituality rather than material needs.

   Source : Quran, Surah Al-Baqarah 2:183

2. 2When does the daily fast begin during Ramadan?

   1. At dawn (Fajr)
   2. At sunrise
   3. At midnight
   4. At sunset
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   Answer : At dawn (Fajr)

   Fasting begins at true dawn (Fajr Sadiq), when horizontal light appears on the horizon.

   The Quran says: 'Eat and drink until the white thread of dawn becomes distinct from the black thread' (2:187). This is the time of Imsak or Fajr.

   Source : Quran, Surah Al-Baqarah 2:187

3. 3When does the daily fast end?

   1. At sunset (Maghrib)
   2. At dawn
   3. At noon
   4. At midnight
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   Answer : At sunset (Maghrib)

   Fasting ends at sunset, the moment when one can break the fast (iftar).

   The Prophet ﷺ said: 'When night comes from here and day goes from there, and the sun sets, the fasting person has broken his fast'.

   Source : Sahih al-Bukhari 1954

4. 4True or false?The Prophet ﷺ said there is blessing (baraka) in suhur.

   1. True
   2. False
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   Answer : True

   Yes, the Prophet ﷺ encouraged suhur for its baraka and to have energy.

   The hadith says: 'Take suhur for there is blessing in suhur'. It also distinguishes our fasting from that of the People of the Book.

   Source : Sahih Muslim 1095

5. 5With which food is it sunnah to break the fast?

   1. Dates
   2. Bread
   3. Rice
   4. Meat
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   Answer : Dates

   The sunnah is to break the fast with fresh dates, otherwise dry dates, otherwise water.

   The Prophet ﷺ would break his fast before praying with fresh dates. If he couldn't find any, with dry dates. If he couldn't find any, with a few sips of water.

   Source : Sunan Abi Dawud 2356

6. 6True or false?If someone eats or drinks out of forgetfulness during fasting, their fast is nullified.

   1. True
   2. False
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   Answer : False

   No, one who eats or drinks out of forgetfulness should continue fasting, as it remains valid.

   The Prophet ﷺ said: 'If someone forgets he is fasting and eats or drinks, let him complete his fast, for it is Allah who fed him and gave him drink.'

   Source : Sahih al-Bukhari 1933

7. 7Does a traveler have to fast during Ramadan?

   1. No, he can make up the missed days
   2. Yes, always
   3. No, and he doesn't have to make them up
   4. Only if traveling by plane
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   Answer : No, he can make up the missed days

   The traveler may not fast but must make up the missed days after Ramadan.

   Allah says: 'And whoever is ill or on a journey, then an equivalent number of days' (2:185). The traveler has the choice to fast or not, but if he doesn't, he must make up the missed days.

   Source : Quran, Surah Al-Baqarah 2:185

8. 8How many days is it recommended to fast after Ramadan in the month of Shawwal?

   1. 6 days
   2. 3 days
   3. 10 days
   4. 30 days
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   Answer : 6 days

   Fasting 6 days of Shawwal after Ramadan equals fasting the whole year.

   The Prophet ﷺ said: 'Whoever fasts Ramadan then follows it with 6 days of Shawwal, it is as if he fasted the whole year' (30 x 10 + 6 x 10 = 360).

   Source : Sahih Muslim 1164

9. 9What is the name of the night in Ramadan that is better than a thousand months?

   1. Laylat al-Qadr (the Night of Decree)
   2. Laylat al-Bara'a
   3. Laylat al-Mi'raj
   4. Laylat al-Isra
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   Answer : Laylat al-Qadr (the Night of Decree)

   Laylat al-Qadr is the night when the Quran was revealed, better than 1000 months of worship.

   Allah says: 'The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months' (97:3). It is in the last 10 nights of Ramadan, probably an odd-numbered night.

   Source : Quran, Surah Al-Qadr 97:1-3

10. 10In which part of Ramadan should one seek Laylat al-Qadr?

    1. The last 10 nights, especially the odd ones
    2. The first 10 nights
    3. The 15th day only
    4. The even nights
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    Answer : The last 10 nights, especially the odd ones

    The Prophet ﷺ said to seek Laylat al-Qadr in the odd nights of the last 10 nights of Ramadan.

    The Prophet ﷺ said: 'Seek Laylat al-Qadr in the odd nights of the last ten nights of Ramadan'. The 27th night is often mentioned, but it could be any odd night.

    Source : Sahih al-Bukhari 2017