Fasting and Ramadan Competitive Exams
48 questions · Islamiyat MCQs
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Question 1 of 48
What special supplication did the Prophet (PBUH) teach Aisha to recite on Laylat al-Qadr?
ExplanationThis supplication asks: 'O Allah, You are Forgiving and love forgiveness, so forgive me.'
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Question 2 of 48
Why did the Prophet (PBUH) recommend fasting the 9th or 11th of Muharram in addition to the 10th?
ExplanationThe Prophet advised adding the 9th to differ from the people of the Book.
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Question 3 of 48
According to Surah Al-Qadr (Chapter 97), Laylat al-Qadr is better than how many months?
ExplanationSurah Al-Qadr 97:3 states it is 'Khayrum min alfi shahr' (better than a thousand months).
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Question 4 of 48
Do pregnant and breastfeeding mothers have a concession not to fast if they fear harm for themselves or their babies?
ExplanationIslamic Shariah exempts pregnant/nursing mothers if there is fear of health harm.
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Question 5 of 48
In which Hijri year was the fasting of Ramadan made obligatory upon Muslims?
ExplanationFasting of Ramadan was obligated in Sha'ban of the 2nd year of Hijrah.
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Question 6 of 48
On which two days of the week did the Prophet (PBUH) routinely observe voluntary fasts?
ExplanationThe Prophet noted that deeds are presented to Allah on Mondays and Thursdays.
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Question 7 of 48
Who is legally permitted to pay 'Fidyah' instead of fasting or making up the fast later?
ExplanationFidyah is for those who have a permanent inability to fast without hope of recovery.
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Question 8 of 48
What is the pre-dawn meal taken before commencing the fast called?
ExplanationSuhur is the blessed meal eaten before dawn.
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Question 9 of 48
Does swallowing one's own saliva invalidate the fast?
ExplanationSwallowing internal saliva is natural and does not violate the fast.
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Question 10 of 48
Does receiving an intravenous (IV) nutritional drip invalidate the fast according to contemporary Islamic juristic councils?
ExplanationNutritional drips that nourish the body break the fast according to majority modern councils.
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Question 11 of 48
What are the days on which fasting is strictly FORBIDDEN (Haram) in Islam?
ExplanationFasting on both Eids and the Days of Tashriq is strictly forbidden.
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Question 12 of 48
What was the fasting practice of Prophet Dawud (AS), described as the most beloved fast to Allah?
ExplanationThe Prophet praised Dawud's fast of alternating days as the optimal voluntary fast.
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Question 13 of 48
What is the spiritual virtue of providing Iftar to a fasting person according to Prophetic Hadith?
ExplanationThe Prophet stated that the provider receives an equal reward.
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Question 14 of 48
The daily fast begins precisely at which time?
ExplanationThe fast begins at true dawn (Subh Sadiq), marking Fajr prayer time.
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Question 15 of 48
What is the continuous fasting from day into night without breaking the fast at sunset called, which the Prophet forbade?
ExplanationSawm al-Wisal (perpetual unbroken fasting) was forbidden by the Prophet for his followers.
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Question 16 of 48
On which day of Muharram is the voluntary fast of Ashura observed?
ExplanationAshura falls on the 10th of Muharram (commemorating the saving of Musa from Pharaoh).
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Question 17 of 48
With what did the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) traditionally prefer to break his fast?
ExplanationThe Prophet traditionally broke his fast with dates or water.
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Question 18 of 48
What is the legal status (Hukm) of I'tikaf during the last ten days of Ramadan?
ExplanationIt is Sunnah Mu'akkadah Kifayah: if one person in the locality performs it, the community is excused.
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Question 19 of 48
Which of the following people are granted a temporary concession (Rukhsa) to postpone fasting and make it up later?
ExplanationSurah Al-Baqarah 2:184 explicitly grants travelers and sick people the concession to postpone fasts.
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Question 20 of 48
What is the primary spiritual objective of fasting stated explicitly in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:183)?
ExplanationThe verse ends with 'La'allakum tattaqun' (that you may attain Taqwa).
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Question 21 of 48
What is the ruling regarding a person who forgets they are fasting and accidentally eats or drinks?
ExplanationHadith states: 'Whoever forgets while fasting and eats or drinks, let him complete his fast, for Allah has fed him and given him drink.'
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Question 22 of 48
What is the virtue of fasting on the Day of Arafah (9th Dhul-Hijjah) for non-pilgrims?
ExplanationAuthentic Hadith states it expiates sins of two years: past and future.
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Question 23 of 48
Are women during menstruation (Hayd) and postnatal bleeding (Nifas) permitted to fast?
ExplanationWomen are prohibited from fasting during menses and must make up the days later without making up missed prayers.
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Question 24 of 48
What are the 'Ayyam al-Beed' (The White Days) recommended for voluntary fasting each lunar month?
ExplanationAyyam al-Beed are the 13th, 14th, and 15th when the moon is full.
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Question 25 of 48
Which historic battle took place during the month of Ramadan in 2 AH?
ExplanationThe decisive Battle of Badr occurred on the 17th of Ramadan, 2 AH.
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Question 26 of 48
What is the recommended Sunnah practice regarding the timing of Iftar?
ExplanationThe Prophet (PBUH) urged believers to hasten the breaking of the fast.
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Question 27 of 48
Which Surah and verse ordains the obligation of fasting with the words 'Fasting is prescribed for you...'?
ExplanationSurah Al-Baqarah 2:183 contains the divine command for fasting.
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Question 28 of 48
What is the amount of Fidyah due for each missed day of fasting?
ExplanationFidyah is feeding one poor person for each missed day.
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Question 29 of 48
What is 'I'tikaf' in Islamic worship?
ExplanationI'tikaf is seclusion in the masjid seeking closeness to Allah.
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Question 30 of 48
How many days of voluntary fasting in the month of Shawwal are recommended following Ramadan?
ExplanationThe Prophet said fasting Ramadan followed by six days of Shawwal is like fasting the entire year.
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Question 31 of 48
If someone dies with obligatory Ramadan fasts unmade, what should their guardian (Wali) do according to Hadith?
ExplanationHadith states: 'Whoever dies owing fasts, let their guardian fast on their behalf.'
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Question 32 of 48
What does the Hadith state happens to the devils (Shayatin) and the gates of Heaven and Hell during Ramadan?
ExplanationAuthentic Hadith confirms that upon the arrival of Ramadan, devils are fettered and heavenly gates opened.
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Question 33 of 48
In which month was the Holy Quran first sent down from the Preserved Tablet (Al-Lawh al-Mahfuz) to the Lowest Heaven?
ExplanationSurah Al-Baqarah 2:185 identifies Ramadan as the month when the Quran was sent down.
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Question 34 of 48
What is 'Sawm al-Dahr'?
ExplanationFasting every day of the year perpetually is known as Sawm al-Dahr and is disliked/prohibited.
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Question 35 of 48
Which caliph standardized the congregational recitation of the full Quran during Tarawih behind a single Imam?
ExplanationUmar united the community behind Ubayy ibn Ka'b to recite Tarawih together.
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Question 36 of 48
What is 'Qada' in the context of Ramadan fasting?
ExplanationQada is replacing a missed fast on a 1-to-1 basis.
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Question 37 of 48
Which of the following invalidates the fast and requires both Qada and Kaffarah in classical jurisprudence?
ExplanationDeliberate marital relations during fasting incurs the severe penalty of Kaffarah plus Qada.
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Question 38 of 48
What is the penalty of Kaffarah for deliberately violating a Ramadan fast without a valid excuse?
ExplanationThe major expiation (Kaffarah) is 60 consecutive days of fasting or feeding 60 needy persons.
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Question 39 of 48
What is the ruling on brushing teeth with a dry Miswak while fasting?
ExplanationUsing a dry Miswak is permissible and Sunnah throughout the day.
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Question 40 of 48
Does applying eye drops or ear drops that do not reach the throat invalidate the fast according to modern consensus?
ExplanationNon-nutritive applications to eyes/ears do not break the fast.
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Question 41 of 48
What is the meal taken to break the fast at sunset called?
ExplanationIftar is the evening meal to break the fast.
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Question 42 of 48
In which part of Ramadan is Laylat al-Qadr (the Night of Decree) sought according to authentic Hadith?
ExplanationThe Prophet instructed believers to seek Laylat al-Qadr in the odd nights of the last ten days.
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Question 43 of 48
What is the gate of Paradise designated exclusively for those who fast called?
ExplanationAuthentic Hadith mentions Bab al-Rayyan as the gate reserved for fasting believers.
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Question 44 of 48
Does intentional vomiting break the fast?
ExplanationProphetic Hadith confirms that deliberately inducing vomiting requires Qada, while involuntary vomiting does not.
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Question 45 of 48
Does involuntary (unintentional) vomiting break the fast?
ExplanationIf vomit overcomes a person involuntarily, their fast remains intact.
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Question 46 of 48
What is the special night congregational prayer offered exclusively during the nights of Ramadan?
ExplanationTarawih is the specific night prayer prayed after Isha throughout Ramadan.
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Question 47 of 48
The daily fast concludes and is broken precisely at which time?
ExplanationThe fast ends immediately at sunset (Maghrib).
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Question 48 of 48
What does the word 'Sawm' (fasting) literally mean in the Arabic language?
ExplanationSawm literally means restraint or abstaining from something.
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