Sawm (Fasting during Ramadan) (Islamic Study) MCQs

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1. : What is Sawm in Islam?
(A) Charity giving
(B) Fasting during Ramadan
(C) Pilgrimage to Mecca
(D) Recitation of Quranic verses

2. : During Ramadan, Muslims fast from:
(A) Sunrise to sunset
(B) Sunset to sunrise
(C) Midnight to noon
(D) Noon to midnight

3. : What is the pre-dawn meal before fasting called?
(A) Suhoor
(B) Iftar
(C) Taraweeh
(D) Tahajjud

4. : The breaking of the fast at sunset is known as:
(A) Suhoor
(B) Iftar
(C) Taraweeh
(D) Tahajjud

5. : What is the Arabic term for the special night prayer performed during Ramadan?
(A) Suhoor
(B) Iftar
(C) Taraweeh
(D) Tahajjud

6. : Muslims abstain from which of the following during fasting hours?
(A) Eating and drinking
(B) Speaking
(C) Sleeping
(D) All of the above

7. : Who is exempted from fasting during Ramadan according to Islamic law?
(A) Children
(B) Pregnant and nursing women
(C) Travelers
(D) All of the above

8. : Fasting is obligatory for Muslims once they reach the age of:
(A) 5
(B) 10
(C) 15
(D) Puberty

9. : What is the significance of fasting during Ramadan?
(A) To attain physical fitness
(B) To purify the soul and attain God-consciousness
(C) To lose weight
(D) To showcase discipline

10. : The last ten days of Ramadan are particularly significant for:
(A) Extra prayers and worship
(B) Eating special meals
(C) Shopping for Eid
(D) Visiting relatives

11. : What is Laylat al-Qadr?
(A) The Night of Destiny
(B) The Night of Forgiveness
(C) The Night of Miracles
(D) The Night of Ascension

12. : On which odd night of the last ten days of Ramadan does Laylat al-Qadr occur?
(A) 21st
(B) 23rd
(C) 25th
(D) 27th

13. : The reward for worshipping on Laylat al-Qadr is equivalent to:
(A) 100 days of worship
(B) 1000 days of worship
(C) 100 months of worship
(D) 100 years of worship

14. : What is the recommended supplication during Laylat al-Qadr?
(A) Dua-e-Qunoot
(B) Surah Al-Fatihah
(C) Surah Al-Ikhlas
(D) Dua-e-Qadr

15. : Fasting on the Day of Arafah is recommended for:
(A) Muslims performing Hajj
(B) Muslims residing outside Mecca
(C) Non-Muslims
(D) Children

16. : What is the reward for fasting on the Day of Arafah?
(A) Forgiveness of sins for the past and coming year
(B) Guaranteed entry into paradise
(C) Wealth and prosperity
(D) Improved health

17. : What is the purpose of fasting beyond abstaining from food and drink?
(A) To experience hunger and thirst
(B) To empathize with the less fortunate
(C) To lose weight
(D) To show religious superiority

18. : During fasting, Muslims are encouraged to:
(A) Sleep as much as possible
(B) Minimize physical activities
(C) Increase acts of worship and charity
(D) Avoid reading Quran

19. : What is the penalty for intentionally breaking the fast during Ramadan without a valid reason?
(A) Fine
(B) Imprisonment
(C) Redemption by feeding the poor
(D) Social boycott

20. : Which meal is encouraged to be eaten first when breaking the fast?
(A) Dates
(B) Water
(C) Rice
(D) Meat

21. : How many times is Ramadan mentioned in the Quran?
(A) Once
(B) Twice
(C) Thrice
(D) Four times

22. : Fasting is prescribed for Muslims as it was for:
(A) The Jews
(B) The Christians
(C) The previous nations
(D) All of the above

23. : Which meal is eaten before the pre-dawn meal during Ramadan?
(A) Sahari
(B) Suhoor
(C) Iftar
(D) Taraweeh

24. : What is the minimum age at which fasting becomes obligatory for Muslims?
(A) 7 years
(B) 10 years
(C) 15 years
(D) Puberty

25. : Which act invalidates the fast during Ramadan?
(A) Accidental swallowing of food
(B) Using toothpaste while brushing
(C) Accidental intake of water while bathing
(D) None of the above

26. : If a Muslim is ill during Ramadan, what should they do regarding fasting?
(A) Fast regardless of the illness
(B) Fast only if the illness is not severe
(C) Skip fasting and make up for it later
(D) Fast with the intention of compensating later

27. : What is the name of the meal Muslims eat to break their fast?
(A) Iftar
(B) Suhoor
(C) Taraweeh
(D) Eid

28. : What is the purpose of Taraweeh prayers during Ramadan?
(A) To perform the Hajj pilgrimage
(B) To recite the entire Quran
(C) To pray for forgiveness
(D) To offer additional prayers

29. : Which act invalidates the fast and requires expiation?
(A) Intentional vomiting
(B) Accidentally swallowing food or drink
(C) Rinsing the mouth while performing ablution
(D) All of the above

30. : What is the significance of Laylat al-Qadr?
(A) It marks the beginning of Ramadan
(B) It is the night of forgiveness
(C) It is the night of the Battle of Badr
(D) It commemorates the revelation of the Quran

Sawm (Fasting during Ramadan) (Islamic Study) MCQs
By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: May 19, 2025

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