Riddle Me Raya: Get ready to test your wit!

Which of these will nullify someone's fast?

• Farting

• Digging one's nose

• Breathing

• Swallowing food

Answer explanation

Digging one's nose does not nullify a fast, but it is discouraged to insert anything in one's bodily orifices while fasting.

What is the traditional name for the act of giving to charity during Ramadan?

• Zakat Harta (Zakat Al-Mal)

• Zakat Al- Fitr (Zakat Fitrah)

Answer explanation

Muslims pay their Zakat Fitrah during the holy month of Ramadan as they are obligated to pay it before the Eid prayers.

Muslims are encouraged to break their fast with . . .

• Dates

• Satay

• Grilled lamb

• Nasi Biryani

Answer explanation

The tradition of breaking the fast with dates and water follows the Sunnah (teachings and practices) of Prophet Muhammad. It is believed that he would break his fast with dates and water, which is why Muslims often follow this practice during Iftar (the evening meal to break the fast).

During Ramadan, Muslims perform prayer called . . .

• Zohor

• Aidilfiltri

• Tarawih

• Subuh

Answer explanation

Tarawih prayer is a special prayer that Muslims perform only in the month of Ramadan and is usually performed after 'Isha' (night prayer). It can be performed at home, alone or in congregation, or at a mosque

What is the name of the special night in Ramadan when the first verses of the Quran were revealed?

• Laylat Al- Qadr (Lailatul Qadar)

• Israk Mikraj

Answer explanation

The exact night corresponding to Laylat Al Qadr is unknown, however what is known for certain is that Laylat Al Qadr is among the last ten nights of Ramadan.

The night of Lailat Al Qadr is a night in Ramadan where all deeds are rewarded by multiple folds. What does it mean?

• Better than 1000 nights

• Better than 1000 years

• Better than 1000 months

• Better than 1000 weeks

Answer explanation

It is believed that the night of Lailat Al Qadr is better than 1000 months, that is 83 years.

Hari Raya marks the end of . . .

• Muharram

• Rabiul Awwal

• Ramadan

• Syawal

Answer explanation

Syawal holds great significance for Muslims as it marks the culmination of the sacred month of Ramadan and the festive celebration of Hari Raya Aidilfitri. This period is a time of celebration as Muslims rejoice in completing a month of fasting and express gratitude to God for the opportunity to observe this holy month.

How is the date of Hari Raya Aidilfitri determined?

• Looking at the moon

• Using calendar

• Looking at the stars

• Looking at the sun

Answer explanation

Muslims begin their month-long fast of Ramadan upon sighting the crescent moon, signifying its commencement. Similarly, the end of Ramadan is determined by the sighting of the next crescent moon, heralding the beginning of Hari Raya Aidilfitri, one of the major festivals in Islam.

Hari Raya Aidilfitri is a new year celebration for the Muslims. Is the statement correct?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The celebration falls in the tenth month (Syawal) of the Islamic calendar. It is to conclude the Ramadan holy month of fasting. The celebration for the beginning of the Islamic New Year is Awal Muharram which fall in the first month (Muharram) of the Islamic calendar.

Muslims are encouraged to observe an additional fasting after Raya. This fasts are recommended to be completed within the month of Syawal, which follows the month of Ramadan. How many days Muslims are encouraged to fast?

• 3 days

• 8 days

• 6 days

• 4 days