Islamic Studies - Ramadhan

Which month of the Islamic Calendar is Ramadan?

• 1st

• 9th

• 10th

• 12th

The Qur’an was first revealed in the month of Ramadan. Which Surah in the Holy Qur’an affirms this?

• Surah An-Nisa

• Surah Al-Kahf

• Surah Al-Baqarah

• Surah Al-Imran

The Battle of Badr took place in Ramadan

• True

• False

Muslims normally break (iftar) their fast with _________

• Rice

• a few dates

Explain the terms 'Sahoor'

Explain the term 'Iftar'

Sawm means

• visiting the house of Allah

• fasting in the month of Ramadhan

• praying five times a day

Sawm is the ___________ pillar of Islam

Fasting is ___________________ in the month of Ramadhan for every Muslim who is in good health, not travelling and able to fast without hardship.

• voluntary

• compulsory

Ramadhan comes after

• Shawal

• Sha'ban

• Rejab