Exploring Voluntary Fasting in Islam

What are the main types of fasting in Islam?

• Fasting on Mondays and Thursdays

• Fasting during the Hajj pilgrimage

• Fasting for health benefits only

• The main types of fasting in Islam are: 1. Fasting during Ramadan, 2. Voluntary fasts (Sunnah),

What is the ruling of Voluntary Fasting?

• Optional (Sunnah)

• Obligatory (Fard)

• Forbidden (Haram)

What is the aim of Voluntary Fasting?

• To be closer to Allah

• To have a good health

• To earn money

Which days in a week are fasting made Sunnah?

• Monday & Thursday

• Friday and Saturday

• Monday & Wednesday

Which Prophet's fasting is recommended as an example of Voluntary fasting?

• Prophet Dawood (A.S)

• Prophet Muhammad (SAW)

• Prophet Musa (A.S)

In which month is the Day of Ashura observed?

• Muharram

• Safar

• Shawwal

Which are the three days in every month of the Islamic Calender considered as a day of Voluntary fast?

• 12, 13, 14

• 13, 14, 15

• 10, 11, 12

Can you name one annual voluntary fasting day besides Ashura?

• Christmas

• Eid al-Fitr

• Day of Arafah

• Ramadan

When is the Day of Arafa?

• Dhul Hijja 9

• Dhul Hijja 10

• Dhul Hijja 11

How does voluntary fasting differ from obligatory fasting?

• Voluntary fasting is always longer than obligatory fasting.

• Voluntary fasting is a personal choice; obligatory fasting is required by religious or cultural rules.

• Obligatory fasting is a choice made by individuals.

• Voluntary fasting is mandated by law.