Islamic Fasting Quiz

What does sawm mean in Islam?

• To eat a lot during the night

• To abstain from eating, drinking, and other things that break fasting

• To eat only fruits and vegetables

• To fast every other day

When was fasting obligated on all Muslims?

• Third year after Hijrah

• Fourth year after Hijrah

• First year after Hijrah

• Second year after Hijrah

What is the benefit of fasting according to the text?

• Causes harm to the body

• Beneficial for the soul, society, and health

• Has no benefits

• Leads to laziness

What is recommended to do during fasting?

• Eating a lot of junk food

• Watching TV all day

• Playing video games

• Reciting Quran, reading Islamic books, reciting dhikr

When should the niyyah (intention) be made for obligatory fasting like Ramadan?

• After eating a meal

• After sunrise

• After fajr prayer

• Before sleeping the night before

What is Imsaak in relation to fasting?

• The time to sleep

• The time to avoid food and drink

• The time to make intention for fasting

• The time to break the fast

How should Muslims break their fast according to the text?

• With fresh and dried dates or water

• With a big feast

• With soda and chips

• With ice cream

What is the significance of breaking the fast with fresh and dried dates or water according to the text?

• To satisfy hunger and thirst

• To indulge in sweet treats

• To show off to others

• For no specific reason

According to the text, when did fasting become obligatory on all Muslims?

• Third year after Hijrah

• Fourth year after Hijrah

• First year after Hijrah

• Second year after Hijrah

How does fasting benefit the soul, society, and health as mentioned in the text?

• It causes harm to the body

• It has no benefits

• It leads to laziness

• It is beneficial for the soul, society, and health