Understanding Ramadan: Significance, Fasting Guidelines, and Laylatul Qadr

What is the primary purpose of fasting during Ramadan?

• To improve physical health

• To gain spiritual purity and closeness to Allah

• To prepare for Eid celebrations

• To lose weight

When does the fasting period begin each day during Ramadan?

• At sunrise

• At sunset

• At dawn (Fajr)

• At noon

Which of the following is NOT allowed during the hours of fasting in Ramadan?

• Praying

• Eating

• Drinking water

• Reading the Quran

What is Laylatul Qadr?

• The last day of Ramadan

• The day when fasting is not required

• The night of power or decree, better than a thousand months

• The celebration at the end of Ramadan

Why is Laylatul Qadr considered so important in Islam?

• It marks the end of Ramadan

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

• It is the only night when fasting is not required

• It is the night when prayers are not necessary

What is encouraged to be done during Laylatul Qadr?

• Fasting only

• Feasting and celebration

• Engaging in prayer, recitation of the Quran, and seeking forgiveness

• Sleeping early

What should one intend to achieve through fasting in Ramadan?

• Physical fitness

• Social status

• Taqwa (God-consciousness)

• Wealth

Who are exempt from fasting during Ramadan?

• Only children under 12

• The elderly, those who are ill, pregnant women, and travelers

• Anyone who does not wish to fast

• Only men

What is the significance of Suhoor (pre-dawn meal)?

• It is a social gathering

• It is the last meal before fasting starts for the day

• It is only a tradition with no religious significance

• It is a mandatory gathering for all family members

What is the significance of Iftar (breaking the fast)?

• It is a time to indulge in luxury foods

• It is a moment to be thankful for the day's blessings and sustenance from Allah

• It is a mandatory social event

• It is only about eating as much as possible