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Understanding Ramadan

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What is the primary reason Muslims fast during Ramadan?

To gain a deeper understanding of the struggles of the poor
To lose weight and detoxify the body
To improve willpower and self-control
To fulfill a mandated act of worship and obedience to God (correct)

Which group of people is not required to fast during Ramadan, according to Islamic teachings?

Children
Travelers
Pregnant and breastfeeding women if there is fear of harm
Healthy adults (correct)

According to Islamic beliefs, when was the first revelation of the Qur'an revealed to Prophet Muhammad?

During the month of Muharram
During the month of Ramadan (correct)
During the month of Shawwal
During the month of Hajj

Which of the following is not a benefit associated with fasting in Ramadan, according to Islamic teachings?

Gaining physical strength (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is suhoor, and when is it consumed?

A meal consumed before the beginning of the fasting day (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which verse in the Qur'an establishes the requirement for fasting in Ramadan?

Chapter 2 Verse 183 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason Muslims engage in fasting during Ramadan?

To enhance spiritual development and devotion (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does the Islamic calendar differ from the Gregorian calendar?

The Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar, while the Gregorian is a solar calendar (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the specific activities that Muslims refrain from during the fasting period?

Refraining from eating, drinking, and intimate relations between spouses (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Ramadan for Muslims in terms of their spiritual journey?

Ramadan provides an opportunity to practice self-control and patience (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why does Ramadan start 10 days earlier each year on the Gregorian calendar?

The Islamic calendar is based on the movement of the moon, causing it to rotate to a different month every couple of years (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does fasting during Ramadan strengthen family and community bonds?

Fasting during Ramadan promotes social gatherings and shared experiences (C) Signup and view all the answers

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