Questions About the Holy Month of Ramadan
Below are some important questions related to the blessed month of Ramadan:
- When was fasting made obligatory for Muslims?
The fast of Ramadan was mandated in the second year of the Hijra.
- What is the month preceding the holy month of Ramadan?
The month is Shaban.
- What does the term ‘Ramadan’ mean?
The term ‘Ramadan’ derives from the Arabic word ‘ramad,’ which means intense heat; it is said that the sun ‘burns’ during this month.
- Who narrated the hadith: “When Ramadan arrives, the gates of Paradise are opened, the gates of Hell are closed, and the devils are chained”?
It was narrated by Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him).
- How many years did the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) fast?
During his lifetime, the Prophet (peace be upon him) observed the fast of Ramadan nine times.
Cultural Questions Related to Ramadan
Here are some general cultural questions:
- What was the first prayer made obligatory upon the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)?
The first prayer he performed was the Dhuhr (midday prayer) after the five daily prayers were ordained on the Night of Isra.
- Which esteemed Companion of the Prophet do the angels feel shy of?
This Companion is Uthman ibn Affan (may Allah be pleased with him).
- Who are the five notable strategists in Islamic history?
They are Muawiya ibn Abi Sufyan, Amr ibn Al-As, Al-Mughira ibn Shu’ba, Qais ibn Sa’d, and Qais ibn Abdullah ibn Badil.
- Who was the first to establish prisons in Islam?
It was Ali ibn Abi Talib (may Allah be pleased with him).
- What is the second mosque where Friday prayers were established in Islamic history?
This mosque is Al-Ju’atha, located in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.
- What was the first day of creation according to Islamic belief?
There is no definitive evidence specifying the exact first day of creation; however, some texts suggest that the creation of the heavens and the earth began on a Sunday.
- Who is the author of the famous saying, “It does not harm the sheep to be skinned after it is slaughtered”?
This saying is attributed to Asma bint Abu Bakr As-Siddiq.
- Who accompanied the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) during the Hijra (migration)?
The companion was Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with him).
- What was the first gift presented to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in Medina?
It was a plate of bread, clarified butter, and milk, given by Zayd ibn Haritha.
Religious Questions Pertaining to Ramadan
Below are some religious questions related to Ramadan:
- Who was the first caliph to add God’s name to his own name?
It is said to be Al-Mu’tasim Billah.
- Who was the first person to speak Arabic?
It was Ismail (peace be upon him), at the age of fourteen.
- Who was the first among the Imams to receive the Black Stone?
This honor belonged to Abdullah ibn Al-Zubair (may Allah be pleased with him).
- Which Surah contains the name of Allah in every verse?
The Surah is Al-Mujadila.
- What is the name of the angel who brought revelation to our Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)?
This angel is Jibreel (Gabriel, peace be upon him).
- Which Companion suggested digging the trench during the Battle of the Confederates?
The Companion was Salman Al-Farsi (may Allah be pleased with him).
- What battles did Muslims engage in during the month of Ramadan?
The battles include the Battle of Badr and the Conquest of Mecca.