Understanding Ramadan: A Quiz for Elementary Islamic Studies

What is Ramadan?

• A name of a place

• The ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar

• A special prayer

• A type of food

Why is Ramadan considered a special month in Islam?

• It is the longest month of the year

• It is when the Quran was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

• It is the only month with fasting

• Both B and C

What is the main purpose of fasting during Ramadan?

• To be mindfull about Allah ( To please Him)

• To lose weight

• To win a competition

• To celebrate a festival

During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn until...

• Noon

• Sunset

• Midnight

• The next morning

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons why Muslims fast during Ramadan?

• To become closer to Allah

• To cleanse the soul and forgive sins

• To prepare for a big feast

• To develop self-discipline

What is Suhoor?

• A prayer during Ramadan

• The meal eaten just before dawn

• The meal eaten right after sunset

• A special type of food eaten during Ramadan

What is Iftar?

• The meal eaten just before dawn

• A prayer during Ramadan

• The meal eaten right after sunset

• A special type of food eaten during Ramadan

Which of the following activities is encouraged during Ramadan besides fasting?

• Giving to charity

• Sleeping all day

• Eating excessively at night

• Avoiding prayers

What happens to the devils (Shayatin) during Ramadan?

• They are given more power

• They are chained up

• They become invisible

• They are freed

Fasting during Ramadan is obligatory for all Muslims except...

• Children under the age of puberty

• The elderly

• Those who are ill

• All of the above