Ramadan & Id-ul-Fitr Flashcards
What event do Muslims particularly remember during Ramadan?
The divine revelation of the Qur’an to Muhammad by Allah through the angel Jibril
What month is Ramadan?
Ninth Month
What pillar of Islam is Ramadan linked to?
Sawm - month of abstinence
What should Muslims abstain from during the month of Ramadan?
food, drink, and sexual intercourse during daylight hours.
Who are the exceptions to following Ramadan and Sawm?
Travellers Soldiers Menstruating women The ill Although they are expected to make up the fast as soon as they are able
Apart from abstinence what should Muslims do to show their devotion and obedience to Allah during Ramadan?
Increase their prayer and devotion
Visit the Mosque more, especially in the last 10 days of the month
Read the Qur’an more
Think about how they are blessed
Think about those less fortunate than themselves
What is the 27th Ramadan also known a?
Laylut al Qadr - the Night of Power
What is Laylut al Qadr considered to be?
The holiest day of the year
Because this is when Muhammad received the first verses of the Qur’an from the angel Jibril
What do Muslims believe happened to the devil (Shaytan) during Ramadan?
Allah locks him away so that any bad action or Niyyah (intention) is down to a Muslim’s weakness.
What should Muslims do if they miss a day of fasting?
Make it up at the end of Ramadan and give more to charity
What is the main focus during this month?
On how difficult it is to be a good Muslim and to remember and help members of Ummah
What festival happens at the end of Ramadan to break Sawm?
Id-ul-Fitr (big Id)
How does Id-ul-Fitr start?
With Salat (communal prayer) at day break at the Mosque
How is Id-ul-Fitr celebrated?
Prayer, receptions, time with friends or family, presents given, new clothes worn
What is the traditional greeting for Id-ul-Fitr?
Id Mubarak - May God make it a blessed feast
Strengthens Ummah as it is the same greeting used throughout the ages, throughout the world
