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Ramadan Challenge

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Ramadan Challenge Printing and

Assembly instructions... Printing Instructions

To get the best quality printing results, I can not stress enough the importance of printing onto Gloss

Photo paper!

It is cheaply available, I picked up a pack of 10 High Gloss Photo paper 230gsm from one of the pound

stores. I’m sure wherever you are in the world, you will find cheap stores selling similar too.

Printing onto photo paper massively improves the quality of your print, giving a professional, vibrant and

clear finish.

I would recommend printing the pages which make the board game onto Gloss Photo paper, and the

question cards either onto card, or again photo paper (printing the questions on the back of the sheet and

the decorative card cover on the gloss side).

The game has been designed to allow borderless printing- making game assembly much easier.

To print borderless, ensure you have checked the “borderless” box in your printer settings.

The design includes a page that can be printed on the back of the question cards to give a “real game”

look. It is not a must you print these, you can leave your cards plain if you like. But if you do want to print

the back, just print a sheet of questions on one side, and the card back on the other side.

Assembly Instructions

Once you have everything printed, now the game can be quickly assembled ready to play!

If you have a laminator, I would recommend laminating the 4 board pieces. Run each sheet through the

laminator 3 or 4 times so that you can trim the edges without the plastic peeling off.

This is will then allow you to lay the sheets together so they meet to form one big continuous board.

Tape the board pieces together at the back.

Cut the question cards along their lines. If you have a paper cutter this makes this job quick and neat!

Once cut, place the question cards down on top of their marked position on the board ready to play!

Game play Instructions

The Ramadan Challenge game can be played with individual players or as team players. (teams may be

more suitable for younger players who may find it frustrating if they can not answer many questions

correctly, as being part of a team will help them to feel they are contributing and they will learn through

giving answers with their fellow team members inshallah)

Depending on the ages of the players, there are 2 ways you can play this game.

1. Only move ahead the stated number of places on the question cards if the question is answered

correctly. If a wrong answer is given, the player must stay still.

2. Move ahead the stated number of places regardless of whether the correct answer was given or

not. (this may be more suitable for younger players who are learning about Ramadan)

Find something each player can use as their position marker to travel around the board.

Place all the player markers on the start square.

Each player takes turns to answer a question from the question cards. Each card shows how many

spaces to move.

Each question card also has the answer – so it is not a good idea for players to pick their own

cards! Instead another player should pick their card and read them the question.

The first player to reach the finish wins!

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Question

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What number month is

Ramadan, in the Hijri calendar?

The 9th month ____________________________________________

1. Muharram

2. Safa

3. Rabi’ al Awwal

4. Rabi’ al Thani

5. Jumada al Awwal

6. Jumada at Thanee

7. Rajab

8. Sha’ban

9. Ramadan

10. Shawwal

11. Dhul Qi’dah

12. Dhul Hijjah

Which month is after Ramadan?

Shawwal ____________________________________________

1. Muharram

2. Safa

3. Rabi’ al Awwal

4. Rabi’ al Thani

5. Jumada al Awwal

6. Jumada at Thanee

7. Rajab

8. Sha’ban

9. Ramadan

10. Shawwal

11. Dhul Qi’dah

12. Dhul Hijjah

Which month is before

Ramadan?

Sha’ban ____________________________________________

1. Muharram

2. Safa

3. Rabi’ al Awwal

4. Rabi’ al Thani

5. Jumada al Awwal

6. Jumada at Thanee

7. Rajab

8. Sha’ban

9. Ramadan

10. Shawwal

11. Dhul Qi’dah

12. Dhul Hijjah

True or false? – Fasting in

Ramadan is one of the pillars of

Islam?

True ___________________________________________

On the authority of Abu ‘AbdurRahman,

Ibn Umar ibn al-Khattab who said: I heard

the Messenger of Allah saying: “Islam is

built on five; the testimony “there is none

worthy of worship (in truth) except Allah

and Muhammad is His Messenger”, the

establishing of prayers, the giving of

zakat, the pilgrimage to the House and

fasting in Ramadan.

[al-Bukhari & Muslim]

What is the pre-dawn meal

eaten before fasting begins

called?

Sahur

Bonus Question Get this correct and you can move

another space!

What is the meal called which is

eaten at the end of the fast?

Iftar

Which Angel brought down the

revelation?

The Angel Jibreel, who is also

known as “ar-Rooh ul-Ameen”

which means the Trustworthy

Spirit. ___________________________________________

And truly, this (the Qur'ân) is a revelation

from the Lord of the 'Alamîn (mankind,

jinn and all that exists),

Which the trustworthy Rûh (Jibril)] has

brought down

Surah ash-Shu’araa (26):192-194

True or false? The obligatory

fasting occurs in the month of

Shawwal.

False.


another space!

In which month is the obligatory

fasting?

Ramadan

What is the Gate of Jannah

called in which the fasting

people will enter?

Ar-Raiyan ___________________________________________

The Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص said: “There is a gate in

Paradise called ar-Raiyan, and those who

observe Sawm (fasts) will enter through it

on the Day of Resurrection and none

except them will enter through it. It will

be said, “Where are those who used to

observe Sawm (fast)?” They will get up,

and none except them will enter through

it. After their entry the gate will be closed

and nobody will enter through it.”

[al-Bukhari]

Fill in the blanks:

When the month of Ramadan

begins the gates of Jannah are

________ and the gates of

Jahannam are ________.

Gates of Jannah are opened and

the gates of Jahannam are

closed. ___________________________________________

The Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص said: “When the month of

Ramadan starts, the gates of the Jannah

are opened and the gates of the

Jahannam are closed and the devils are

chained.”

{al-Bukhari]

Activity challenge! Activity challenge!

Activity challenge!

Activity challenge!

Activity challenge!

Activity challenge!

Activity challenge!

Activity challenge!

Activity challenge!

Complete this activity

successfully and move ahead 2

spaces!

Fail and go back one space!

Don’t blink for 30 seconds.



space.

Fail and miss a turn!

Stand on 1 leg (without holding

onto anything) for 30 seconds



spaces!

Fail and go back one space!

Do a hand-stand (you can use

the wall to help you)

Complete this task successfully

and all the other players will

have to move backwards 1

space and you can go forward 1

space!

Stay absolutely still for 30

seconds whilst all the other

players try to make you laugh,

giggle or smile!

(no touching or tickling)

If you fail, then move forward 1

place for trying.

Do 10 star jumps and then you

can move 1 space!

Give this card to the player on

your right.

If they fail at completing this

challenge, you can move ahead

3 spaces!

If they complete it successfully,

then move ahead 1 space.

In 30 seconds complete:

10 x sit-ups

10 x star jumps

10 x hop on one leg

Touch your nose with your

tongue!

If you can then move ahead 2

spaces, if you can’t move ahead

just 1 space.

Hop on one leg 10 times and

then you can move two spaces!

You have 30 seconds to try to

make the player on your right

laugh, giggle or smile!

If successful move their counter

back one space and move yours

ahead 1 space.

If you didn’t make them laugh,

giggle or smile; then just move

your counter ahead one place.

2 spaces 2 spaces 2 spaces



Mention 3 things which you are

thankful to Allah for.

Mention 3 things you like about

the Month of Ramadan, or 3

ways you can benefit from this

month.

List 3 good deeds we can do to

please Allah during Ramadan.

What did the Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص tell us

to look for to know when to

begin the month of Ramadan?

When you see the new crescent

moon of Ramadan. ___________________________________________

The Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص said: “When you see the

crescent (of the month of Ramadan) start

observing Sawm (fast) and when you see

the crescent (of the month of Shawwal)

stop observing sawm; and if the sky is

overcast (and you can’t see it) then

regard the crescent (month) of Ramadan

(as 30 days)

[al-Bukhari]

Which Angel met with the Prophet

?every night of Ramadan ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص

The Angel Jibreel ___________________________________________

Ibn Abbas: The Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص was the most

generous amongst the people, and he used

to be more so in the month of Ramadan

when Jibreel visited him, and Jibreel used to

meet him on every night of Ramadan till the

end of the month.

The Prophet used to recite the Noble Qur’an

to Jibreel and when Jibreel met him, he used

to be more generous than the fair wind

(send by Allah with glad tidings (rain) in

readiness and haste to do charitable deeds).

[al-Bukhari]

If a person forgets they are

fasting and eats or drinks

something, what should they do

when they remember?

Continue fasting. ___________________________________________

The Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص said: “If somebody east or

drinks forgetfully then he should complete

his sawm (fast) for what he has eaten or

drank, has been given to him by Allah.

[al-Bukhari]

What should a person who is

traveling do during Ramadan?

They may fast if they desire, or

they may leave the fast and

make up the day(s) when not

travelling. ___________________________________________

Hamza bin ‘Amr al-Aslami asked the

Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص “Should I observe Sawm (fast)

while travelling?”. The Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص replied:

“You may observe Sawm (fast) if you

wish, and you may not observe Sawm

(fast) if you wish.”

[al-Bukhari]

In Arabic, what is a person who

fasts called?

SA’imun صائم


another space!

In Arabic, what is the plural for

a fasting person (people who

fast)?

SA’imoona صائمون

How did the Prophet Dawud

?fast عليه السالم

Prophet Dawud عليه السالم would

fast on every alternate day

throughout the whole year. ___________________________________________

Narrated Abdullah bin ‘Amr bin Al-‘As ….I

then asked about the Sawm (fasting) of

Dawud عليه السالم. The Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص replied:

“Half of the year.” (i.e. he used to observe

sawm (fast) on every alternate day)

[al-Bukhari]




Which famous Battle did the

Muslims win during Ramadan in

the second year after Hijra?

The Battle of Badr

___________________________________________

The Battle of Badr was won by the

Muslims on the 17th Ramadan 2.A.H

Which Surah was revealed on

the occasion of the Battle of

Badr?

Surah al-Anfal (8)

___________________________________________

The chapter of al-Anfal (spoils of war)

was revealed on the occasion of the

Battle of Badr, Ramadan 17th Ramadan

2A.H. It constituted a unique Divine

commentary on this battle.

[The sealed Nectar]

Which E’id is after the

completion of Ramadan?

Ei’d ul-Fitr

___________________________________________

E’id ul-Fitr is the celebration after

Ramadan, and E’id ul-Adha is the

celebration after the Hajj.

What did the Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص eat

before the prayer on the day of

E’id ul Fitr?

(an odd number of) Dates ___________________________________________

Narrated Anas bin Malik: Allah’s

Messenger ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص never proceeded [for the

salat] on the Day of E’id-ul-Fitr unless he

had eaten some dates.

Anas also narrated: The Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص used

to eat an odd number of dates.

[al-Bukhari]

After the E’id prayer, would the

Prophet return home either:

a) The same route he went to

the E’id Prayer

b) A different route to how he

went to the E’id prayer

b- a different route ___________________________________________

Narrated Jabir (bin Abdullah): On the day

of E’id the Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص used to return (after

offering the E’id prayer} through a way

different from that by which he went.

[al-Bukhari]

Is it obligatory for a child to fast

in Ramadan?

It is not obligatory. ___________________________________________

However it is recommended for his guardian

to command him to fast in order to train

him upon obedience to his Lord before he

reaches puberty (in attempt to) follow the

examples of the pious predecessors). The

Prophet’s companions used to make their

children fast. They would bring them to the

Masjid along with some toys that were

made of fur. When the children complained

about being hungry and started to cry they

would give them the toys in order to keep

them busy.

[Sittings during the blessed month of

Ramadan – Shiekh Uthaymin]

Which nights of Ramadan should

we seek out Laylat-ul-Qadr?

The odd nights of the last ten

nights of Ramadan. ___________________________________________

Narrated ‘Aishah: Allah’s Messenger ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص

said: “Search for the night of Qadr in the

odd nights of the last ten nights.”

[al-Bukhari]

Which part of Ramadan would

the Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص practise I’iikaf?

During the last ten days of the

month. ___________________________________________

Narrated ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar: Allah’s

Messenger ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص used to practise I’tikaf in the

last ten days of the month of Ramadan.

[al-Bukhari]

The Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص used to spend the

last ten days of Ramadan in

I’tikaf, but in the year of his

death, how many days did he

stay?

20 days ___________________________________________

Narrated Abu Hurairah: The Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص

used to perform I’tikaf every year in the

month of Ramadan for ten days, and when

it was the year of his death, he stayed in

I’tikaf for twenty days.

[al-Bukhari]

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In which month is the

celebration of E’id ul Fitr occur?

Shawwal.

(the month right after

Ramadan)

Which food did the Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص

say is the best Sahur?

Dates ____________________________________________

Abu Hurairah reported that the Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص

said: “The best sahur of the believers are

dates”.

[Abu Dawud]

(Al-Albani declared it to be authentic)

What did the Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص tell us is

the difference between the fasting

of the Muslims and the fasting of

the people of the book (Jews &

Christians)?

It is the eating of the pre-dawn

meal Sahur before beginning the

fast. ____________________________________________

It was reported from ‘Amr bin Al-As who said:

The Messenger of Allah ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص said “The difference

between our fasting and fasting of the people of

the Book is eating the pre-dawn meal; (as-Sahur)

[Abu Dawud]


True or false? – We should wait

until it is time for Isha to break

our fast?

False. ___________________________________________

From the recommended etiquettes of

fasting is hastening to break the fast when

it is confirmed that the sun has set, by way

of visual confirmation or by being informed

by a trustworthy individual, through the

adthan, or other than it. It is narrated by

Sahl bin Sa’d that the Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص said: “The

people will continue to be upon good as

long as they hasten to break their fast”.

(collected by al-Bukhari and Muslim)



According to the Sunnah, what

should we break our fast with?

Fresh dates, if we have no fresh

dates then dry dates, and if we

have no dates then water. ___________________________________________

It was reported from Thabit al-Bunani, that

he heard Anas bin Malik saying: “The

Messenger of Allah ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص would break his fast

with fresh dates (Rutab) before praying, if

there were no fresh dates, then with dried

dates (tamr), if he did not have dried

dates, then he would take some mouthfuls

of water.” [Abu Dawud]


According to the Sunnah, what

should we say upon breaking our

fast?

ت ث ب و ق و ر ع اب ت لت ال أ و ذهب الظم اءللا إن ش جر ال

The thirst has vanished, the veins

are moistened, and the reward is

affirmed inshaAllah ___________________________________________

Ibn Umar said: The prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص used to say when breaking his fast

اءللا إن ش ر ج ت ال ث ب ق و و ر ع اب ت لت ال أ و ذهب الظم [Abu Dawud]

(Al-Albani graded it Hasan)

What should we say if someone

tries to argue or fight with us

whilst we are fasting?

Say “I am fasting, I am fasting”. ___________________________________________

Abu Hurairah reported that The Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص

said: “When one of you fasts, you should

not behave immorally nor arrogantly. If

someone fights him or abuses him, he

should say “I am fasting, I am fasting”.

[Abu Dawud]


Nullifying one’s fast through one of

the actions which breaks it has 3

conditions. What are they?

1. To commit these nullifiers

knowingly.

2. To remember one is fasting.

3. Breaking one’s fast willingly. ___________________________________________

1)-If you committed them unknowingly you

will not be held accountable…

2)-If a person eats due to forgetfulness his

fast is still valid…

3)-If a fasting person is (forcefully) compelled

to break the fast, his fast is still valid…



In which month occurred the

Battle of the Meccan Conquest?

In the month of Ramadan ___________________________________________

Just as the Battle of Badr occurred in this

blessed month, in which Allah سبحانه و تعالى

made al-Islam victorious and raised its

minarets, it was in the same month that the

Battle of the Meccan conquest occurred. (it

was) in the 8th year of the Islamic calendar.

Allah تعالى سبحانه و saved Mecca from

polytheism with this great victory. Mecca

became an Islamic State replacing polytheism

with monotheism, disbelief with belief…….. [Sittings during the blessed month of



Activity challenge!

Activity challenge!

Activity challenge!

Activity challenge!

Activity challenge!

Activity challenge!

Activity challenge!

Rub your tummy and pat your

head at the same time!

If you do it successfully, move

ahead 2 places!

If you are unable to do each

action together at the same

time, then move ahead just one

place!

Whilst the game continues,

you must keep silent until it is

your turn again!

If you succeed then move ahead

3 places!

If you speak or make a noise

before the time is up, then go

back 3 places!

Move ahead 1 space!

Can you wiggle your ears?

Get up and do 10 bunny hops!

Move ahead 1 space!

Set the timer for 10 seconds!

Perform each of the following

before the time is up!

5 star jumps

5 regular jumps

5 hops on one leg

5 hops on the other leg

You can then move ahead 2

spaces!

If you succeeded in your

challenge, take another turn!

Can you lick your elbow?

Move ahead 1 space.

Move ahead 2 spaces.

Jog on the spot whilst the other

players continue until its your

turn again!

Count in 2’s up to 20 within 10

seconds!

If you succeed move 2 spaces!

If you didn’t, then move just 1

space.

Count in 8’s up to 80 within 10

seconds!

If you succeed move 2 spaces!

If you didn’t, then move just 1

space.




For what purpose did Allah create

you?

To worship Allah (alone), obey

Him, follow His orders and stay

away from what He prohibited. ___________________________________________

If you are asked “For what purpose did Allah

create you? “Say, Allah created me so that I may

worship Him, obey Him, follow His orders and

stay away from what He prohibited. The proof of

(our being created to worship Him) is in His

Statement:

“And I (Allah) did not create the jinn and mankind

except that they should worship Me (alone). I seek not

any provision from them nor do I ask that they should

feed Me. Verily, Allah is the Provider for all, Owner of

Power, The Most Strong.” (Surah Dhaariyaat: 56-58)

[Usooluth Thalaatha]

After Ramadan, which month did

the Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص say that for

whoever fasts 6 days in it, it is as

though he fasted the whole year?

Shawwal ___________________________________________

‘Umar bin Thabit al-Ansari reported from Abu

Ayyub, a companion of the Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص, from the

Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص, that he said “Whoever fasted

Ramadan then followed with 6 days in Shawwal,

it will be as if he fasted all the year”

[Abu Dawud]


Whoever establishes Salat on the

night of Qadr and fasts in the

month of Ramadan with sincere

faith and hoping for reward from

Allah, will have what?

All their sins forgiven. ___________________________________________

Narrated Abu Hurairah, the Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص said

“Whoever established Salat on the night of Qadr

with sincere faith and hoping for a reward from

Allah, then all his previous sins will be forgiven;

and whoever observes saum (fasts) in the month

of Ramadan with sincere faith and hoping for a

reward from Allah, then all his previous sins will

be forgiven.

[al-Bukhari]

Is it permissible to fast on the

Days of E’id?

No ___________________________________________

Narrated Qaza’a the slave of Zaid: Aby

Sa’id who participated in twelve Ghazwat

with the Prophet said: I heard four things

from Allah’s Messenger which won my

admiration and appreciation. They are:

……….No observance of Saum (fasting) is

permissible on two days of E’id-al-Fitr and

E’id-al-Adha………

[al-Bukhari]

What is the reward of performing

Umrah in the month of Ramadan?

Performing Hajj ___________________________________________

Narrated Ibn ‘Abbas: ……….The Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص said: “Perform ‘Umra in the month of

Ramadan (as it) is equivalent to Hajj or

performing Hajj with me (in reward).”

[al-Bukhari]

What action did the Prophet tell

us that whoever engages in it

while fasting, then his fasting

does not benefit him?

Lying speech and acting on

those lies and evil actions ___________________________________________

Narrated Abu Hurairah: The Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص said: “Whoever does not give up lying

speech (false statements) and acting on

those lies and evil actions etc, Allah is not

in need of his leaving his food and drink

[i.e. Allah will not accept his Saum

(fasting)].

[al-Bukhari]

Which Prophet was the Qur’an

revealed to?

Prophet Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص

Which is the longest surah in the

Qur’an?

Surah al-Baqarah


another space!

How many ayat are in this

Surah?

286

What number Surah is al-Qadr?

The 97th Surah


another space!

How many ayat are in this

Surah?

5




How many parts (Juz) is the

Qura’an divided into?

30 Juz

What does Qiyam mean?

Standing

What does Qiyam ul-Layl

mean?

Standing at night

What occurs first in the E’id

prayer, the khutbah or the

salat?

The salat is performed first,

followed by the khutba. ___________________________________________

Narrated ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar : Allah’s

Messenger ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص used to offer as-Salat (the

prayer) of E’id al-Adha and E’id al-Fitr

and then deliever the Khutba after as-

Salat.

[al-Bukhari]

Is the adhan called for the Ei’d

prayer?

No ___________________________________________

Narrated ‘Ata that during the early days of

Ibn Az-Zubair, Ibn ‘Abbas had sent a

message to him telling him that the Adhan

for the E’id prayer was never pronounced (in

the lifetime of Allah’s messenger ) and the

khutba used to be delievered after as-Salat.

[al-Bukhari]

When does the time for the

Takbeer of E’id begin and end?

It begins when the Sun sets on the

night of E’id.

It ends when the E’id prayer

begins. ___________________________________________

The time for this takbeer begins when the sun sets on the night of Eid (i.e., the night before) if it is known that the new month has begun when the sun sets, such as when the people have completed thirty days of Ramadan, or when it is proven that the new moon of Shawwaal has been sighted. And it ends when the prayer begins, i.e., when they start the Eid prayer then the time for the takbeer ends. [Majmoo’ Fataawa Ibn ‘Uthaymeen, 16/269-272]

The prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص used to lead the people

in prayer at night in congregation in

Ramadan, however he stopped after a

few nights. Why was this?

Because he was fearful the night

prayer would become obligatory for

the people. ___________________________________________

Narrated ‘Aishah: One night Allah’s Messenger ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص

offered the salat in the masjid and the people

followed him. The next night he also offered the

salat and a great number of people followed him.

On the 3rd or 4th night more and more people

gathered but Allah’s Messenger ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص did not come out

to them. In the morning he said “I saw what you

were doing and nothing stopped me from coming

out to you, but the fear that it (the salat) might be

enjoined on you”. And that happened in the month

of Ramadan. [al-Bukhari]

How did the Prophet Dawud

?perform prayer at night عليه السالم

He slept for half the night, then

offer salat for one third of the

night and then again sleep for one

sixth of the night. ___________________________________________

Narrated ‘’Abdullah bin ‘Amr bin al-As:

Allah’s Messenger ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص told me “The most

beloved salat to Allah is that of Dawud عليه

and the most beloved Saum to Allah are السالم

those of Dawud عليه السالم He used to sleep for

hald of the night and then offer salat for one

third of the night and again sleep for its sixth

part and used to observe saum to alternate

days.”

[al-Bukhari]

What did the Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص use to

clean his mouth whenever he got

up for Tahajjud prayer?

Siwak* ___________________________________________

Narrated Hudaifa: Whenever the Prophet

got up for Tahajjud prayer he used to clean

his mouth (and teeth) with siwak.

[al-Bukhari]

* The miswak (miswaak, siwak, sewak) is a teeth cleaning twig made from the Salvadora persica tree (known as arak in Arabic). A traditional alternative to the modern toothbrush, it has a long, well-documented history and is reputed for its medicinal benefits.

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List three good actions you could

do to help or benefit others during

Ramadan?

Mention three good deeds we

could do in Ramadan secretly, so

that no one besides our self and

Allah know we have done them?

What language is the Qur’an?

Arabic ____________________________________________

Translated meaning of the ayah:

“Verily, We have sent it down as an Arabic

Qur'an in order that you may understand”

Surah Yusuf (12):2

True or false.

Praying Tarawih in jama’ah

(congregation) is a bid’ah that

was not known during the time

of the Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص ?

False ___________________________________________

The Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص prayed with the people in

Jama’ah for 3 nights in Ramadan, and he

only stopped for fear that it would become

an obligation. [The night prayers, Qiyaam & Tarawih based on the works of

Muhammad Nasir ud-Deen al-Albani pg 45]]

After the obligatory salat, which

prayer did the Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص say is

the best prayer?

Prayer at night ___________________________________________

It was narrated from Humaid bin ‘Abdur-

Rahman – that is Ibn ‘Awf, that Abu

Hurairah said: The Messenger of Allah ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص

said “The best fasting after the month of

Ramadan is the month of Allah, al-

Muharram, and the best prayer after the

obligatory prayer is prayer at night.”

[an-Nasa’i] (Al-Albani declared it to be authentic)

What is the reward of one (who is

not ill or unable to stand) who

prays sitting down?

It is half the reward of the one

who prays standing. ___________________________________________

It is narrated that ‘Imran bin Husain said: I

asked the prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص about one who prays sitting down. He said: “Whoever prays standing up is better, and one who prays sitting down will have half the reward of one who prays standing up. And whoever prays lying down will have half the reward of one who prays sitting down.” [an-Nasa’i] (Al-Albani declared it to be authentic)

What should the Muslim end their

night prayer with?

The praying of Witr ___________________________________________

Ibn Umar reported: The Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص said:

“Make Witr prayer the last of your salat at

night)

[al-Bukhari]

If a person regularly offers prayer

at night but misses it due to sleep,

what will be recorded for him?

The reward for prayer is still

recorded for him, and his sleep is a

charity that Allah has given to

him. ___________________________________________

It was narrated from Sa’id bin Jubair from

from al-Aswas bin Yazid that ‘Aisha said:

“The Messenger of Allah ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص said: “Whoever

has the habit of praying at night, but he

sleeps and misses it, that is a charity that

Allah has given to him, and the reward of his

prayer will be recorded for him.”

[an-Nasa’i] (Al-Albani declared it to be authentic)

What is a Sa’?

A type of measurement that was

used at the time of the prophet. It

measured the volume of a food

stuff (not its weigh). ___________________________________________

During the time of the Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص the sa’ was a specific means of measuring volume, known to the people. Similar to how in our times we know exactly what a 500ml measuring cup looks like; we use this measurement in our kitchens, restaurants, schools etc. A sa is a measure of volume, not weight. It equals approximately 3L (ie. Six 500ml measuring cups). ….Depending on the food item, the weight will be different, because all food has different weight. [Sittings during the blessed month of Ramdan – editors note]


Activity challenge!

Activity challenge!

Activity challenge!

Activity challenge!

Activity challenge!

Activity challenge!

Activity challenge!

Attention! -30 second challenge

The person who picked up this card

to read the question to the one

whose turn it is, you must describe

the keyword high-lighted below, but

you cannot say any of the words

listed besides it!

If the other player says that word

you both move ahead 3 places. If

however, they don’t say it, then

they can move ahead 1 place and

you must move back 1 place!

“Ramadan” –you cannot say

“month” or “fasting”


The person who picked up this card

to read the question to the one

whose turn it is, you must describe

the keyword high-lighted below,

but you cannot say any of the

words listed besides it!






“Night-prayer” – you cannot say

“Night” or “prayer”

Attention! 30 second challenge

The person who picked up this

card to read the question to the

one whose turn it is, you must

describe the keyword high-lighted

below, but you cannot say any of

the words listed besides it!






“moon” – you cannot say “sun”

or “sky”

Grab a paper and pencil!

You have 1 minute to make 10

words using only the letters

found in the word:

FASTING

Move ahead 3 places if you

found 10 words, if not then

move 1 place.




found in the words:

Night Prayer



move 1 place.




found in the word:

Tarawih



move 1 place.

Younger players:

Recite the English alphabet

Older players

Recite the English alphabet

backwards!


Bonus: if you can do it in under

a minute, take another turn!

Younger players:

Recite the Arabic alphabet

Older players

Recite the Arabic alphabet

backwards!


Bonus: if you can do it in under

a minute, take another turn!

Listen to the following words and

then repeat them in the exactly the

same order.

Move ahead 1 place but if you get

correct, also take another turn!

Younger players:

Ramadan, prayer, fasting, charity,

good deeds

Older Players:

Ramadan, prayer, apples, charity,

good deeds, bananas, fasting,

pineapples, iftar, Sahur




Which fragrance did the Prophet

say that the smell of the mouth ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص

from a fasting person is better

than it?

Musk ___________________________________________

Abu Hurairah said: I heard the Messenger of

Allah ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص say: “Allah the Mighty and Sublime,

says: “Every deed of the son of Adam is for

him, except fasting. It is only for Me, and I

shall reward for it.” By the One in Whose

Hand is the soul of Muhammad, the smell of

the mouth of the fasting person is better to

Allah than the fragrance of musk.”

[Muslim]

Complete the sentence:

The Messenger of Allah said that

“Fasting is a…………..”

Shield ___________________________________________

It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:

“The Messenger of Allah said: “Fasting is a

shield”.

[Muslim]

There are 2 moments of joy which

the Prophet said the fasting

person rejoices in. What are they?

1. Happiness at the time of

breaking the fast.

2. When meeting his Lord he

will rejoice in his fasting ___________________________________________

Abu Hurairah said: The Messenger of Allah

said: “…..The fasting person has two

moments of joy that he rejoices in: When he

breaks his fast he rejoices at breaking his

fast, and when he meets his Lord he will

rejoice in his fasting.”

[Muslim]

How many Surah’s are there in

the Qur’an

114

Allah tells us in the Qur’an, that

the night of al-Qadr is better than

how many months?

1000 months! ___________________________________________

English meaning if the ayah:

“The night of al-Qadr is better than a

thousand months (i.e. worshiping Allah in

that night is better than worshiping Him a

thousand months”

Surah al-Qadr (97):2

In which Surah does Allah tell

us that the night of al-Qadr is

better than 1000 months?

Surah al-Qadr (97) ___________________________________________

English meaning if the ayah:

“The night of al-Qadr is better than a

thousand months (i.e. worshiping Allah in

that night is better than worshiping Him a

thousand months”

Surah al-Qadr (97):2

Which part of the month of

Ramadan would the Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص

strive more in Worship?

The last part – during the final

10 nights. ___________________________________________

‘Aisha reported: The Messenger of Allah ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص

used to strive more in worship during

Ramadan than he strove in any other time

of the year; and he would devote himself

more (in the worship of Allah) in the last

ten nights of Ramadan than he strove in

the earlier part of the month.

[Muslim]

How much does each person

need to give as Zakat-ul-Fitr?

One sa’ of foodstuff such as

barley, raisins, Iqt (dried yoghut

or cottage cheese), dates, wheat,

or that which is common to the

people such as rice or lentils etc.. ___________________________________________

As for what (exactly) should be given for

the zakat, it is whatever the sons of Adam

consume including dates, wheat, rice,

barley, raisins, cheese or other than the

above-mentioned.

[Sittings during the Blessed Month of

Ramdan, Shiekh Uthaimeen]

What is the reward for the one

who provides food to the fasting

person to end their fast?

The same reward as the one who

was observing the fast ___________________________________________

Zaid bin Khalid al-Juhani reported: The

Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص said, “He who provides a

fasting person something with which to

break his fast, will earn the same reward as

the one who was observing the fast,

without diminishing in any way the reward

of the latter.”

[at-Tirmidhi]




What should we do when we

enter the masjid before we sit?

Perform Tahayyat-ul-masjid

(2 rak’a prayer) ___________________________________________

Narrated Abu Qatada bin Rab’I Al-Ansari:

The Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص said: “Of anyone of you

enters a mosque, he should not sit until

he has offered a two Rak’a prayer

(Tahayyat-ul-Masjid)

[al-Bukhari]

Which Book was revealed to the

Prophet Muhammad?

The Qur’an

What advice did the Prophet give

regarding when to pray witr?

To pray in the early part of the

night if one believes he won’t get

up later.

And if one is certain they will get

up later, then pray in the past

part of the night. ___________________________________________

Jabir reported: The Messenger of Allah said: “He

who apprehends that he may not get up in the

later part of the night, should observe the Witr

prayer in the 1st part of it; and he who is certain

to get up in the last part of it, he should observe

Witr at the end of the night, because Salaat at

the end of the night is attended (by angels) and

that is better.

[Muslim]

What is I’tikaf?

To seclude yourself in the Masjid

to dedicate your time to

worshiping Allah. ___________________________________________

Al-I’tikaf is when a Muslim secludes

himself from the people in order to devote

his time in the worship of his Lord in a

Masjid seeking with that his Lord’s

pleasure and reward as well as seeking

the Night of Qadr….

[Sittings During the Blessed Month of

Ramdan, Shiekh Uthaimeen]

Who has been commanded with

the giving of Zakat-ul-Fitr?

Every Muslim, boths adults and

children. ___________________________________________

Narrated Ibn Umar, Allah’s Messenger made

it obligatory on all the slave or free Muslims,

male or female to pay one Sa’ of dates or

Barley as Zakat-ul-Fitr.

{al-Bukhair]

What is Zakat-ul-Fitr?

It is an obligatory charity that

every Muslim (who has the means)

must give to the poor upon

completion of the month of

Ramadan.

When should the Zakat-ul-fitr be

given?

Before the E’id prayer. ___________________________________________

Narrated Ibn Umar, The Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص ordered

the people to pay zakat-ul-Fitr before going to

the E’id prayers.

[al-Bukhair]

Outside of Ramadan, the Prophet

would fast on which 2 days during

the week?

Monday’s and Thursdays ___________________________________________

‘Aisha reported: The Messenger of Allah ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص used to observe fast on Mondays and

Thursdays.

[at-Tirmidhi]

What did the Prophet liken the

one who recites Qur’an silently to?

Like one who gives charity in

secret. ___________________________________________

It was narrated from Kathir bin Murrah that

‘Uqbah bin ‘Amir told them that the

Messenger of Allah ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص said: “The one who

recites the QWur’an loudly is like one who

gives charity openly, and the one who recites

the Qur’an silently is like one who gives

charity in secret.”

[an-Nasa’i]

[al-albani graded it hasan]

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Can we give the Zakat-ul-Fitr after

the Ei’d prayer?

No. (If it is given after the E’id

prayer, it is counted as charity, not

zakat-ul-fitr)

____________________________________________

The Prophet said: ……”whoever gives it before

the feast prayer it will be accepted from him

as Zakat-ul-fitr. But whoever gives it after the

prayer then it will be accepted from him as

the regular charities.”

[Abu Dawud. Shiekh al-Albani graded it

Hasan]

Is it correct to say the Takbir before the E’id prayer collectively as a group in unison? No, from the Sunnah is to say it individually.

____________________________________________

The congregational takbir is a newly introduced matter in the religion, therefore it is an innovation. And if the people do an act which opposes the pure legislation, it is obligatory to prevent them from doing so and to refute them. Worship must be derived from revelation, only that which the Qur’an and the Sunnah point to is considered legislation. As for the statements and opinions of men, there is no evidence in them if they oppose the legislative proofs…That which is legislated concerning the takbir is that each Muslim says the takbir in a manner that has been narrated (and that they say it) individually. Shiekh Abdul Aziz bin Abdullah bin Baz www.binbaz.org.sa/mat/8690]

When attending prayer in the

masjid, what is the best row for

the men?

The first row.


another space!

What is the best row for the

women?

The last row ____________________________________________

The best rows for the men are the front rows

and the worst are the back rows. The best rows

for the women are the last rows and the worst

are the ones in the front.

[Muslim]

How many rewards are recorded

for reciting each letter of the

Qur’an?

Ten rewards ___________________________________________

It is narrated by ‘Abdullah bin Mas’ud that

the Prophet said: “Whoever recites a letter

from the Book of Allah will have a reward

for that and the reward will be multiplied

ten times. I am not saying (alif lam meem)

is a letter, rather alif is a letter, lam is a

letter and meem is a letter.”

[Sahih at-Tirmidhi]

(graded authentic by Shiekh al-Albani)`

For the one who is elderly or in a

state of permanent illness, is it

obligatory that they fast?

No ___________________________________________

However it is a must for them to replace (the

daily) fast with feeding a poor person for

every day (which they missed). This is

because Allah has made feeding a

replacement for fasting and gave the believers

the option of either fasting or feeding when

fasting was first legislated. Therefore, if you

are unable to fast you should ransom your

day of fasting by feeding a poor person.


Ramadan – Shiekh Uthaimeen]

What should the one who can not

fast due to weakness of old age or

permanent illness do?

Feed a poor person a meal for

each day not fasted. ___________________________________________

Ibn Abbas said: “The old man or woman

who is unable to fast must feed a poor

person for each day they have not

performed the fast”.

[al-Bukhari]

Does the one who is ill have to fast?

No. (they can make up the missed

fasts due to illness after Ramadan

when they are back to health again) ___________________________________________

Allah says in the Qur’an (translated meaning)

“And whoever is sick or on a journey then he

should make up the days that he missed in

the days other than he month of Ramadan.”

[Surah al-Baqarah: 185]

If someone dies whilst owing some

missed fasts still to complete, what

should his family do?

Fast the same number of days due. ___________________________________________

The Prophet said “Whoever dies with the debt

of fasting, his guardian should fast on his

behalf.”

[al-Bukhari]

His guardian means anyone who inherits him

or his kin. And it is permissible for a group of

people, totalling the number of days he

missed, to collectively fast a single day.



Does using the miswak break the

fast?

No. ___________________________________________

…using the miswak will not break your fast…




Activity challenge!

Group challenge!

Group challenge!

Group challenge!

Group challenge!

Group challenge!

Group challenge!


The person who picked up this

card to read the question to the

one whose turn it is, you must

describe the keyword high-lighted

below, but you cannot say any of

the words listed besides it!




they can move ahead 1 place

and you must move back 1 place!

“E’id” –you cannot say

“Ramadan” or “festival”

Move ahead 1 place.

Can you count to 50 without

saying any multiples of 5,

instead saying “Buzz”

I.e.: 1,2,3,4, buzz, 6,7,8,9,buzz,

11…

If you succeeded, take another

turn!

Move ahead 2 places!

Can you close your eyes and

stand on one leg…on its tip toe

for 20 seconds without holding

onto anything?

Balance challenge!

All players to walk around the

room with a book on their

head.

If the book drops, you are out.

Last one with book on head is

the winner.

Winner moves ahead 1 place.

Person whose turn it was when

this card was picked, have

another go!

No thumb challenge!

All players tuck their thumbs into

their palms.

Now, without the use of thumbs,

try picking things up or write your

name!

Player whose turn it was when this

card was picked, have another go!

Geography challenge!

Each player comes up with a place name

(town, state, country, etc.) that begins

with the same letter as the last letter of

the place the previous player mentioned.

Example: Player 1 says Madina. Player 2

has to name a place that begins with A,

such as Arctic, which ends in C. Player 3

then a place begining with C, etc

If you can’t think of a place or repeat

one already mentioned, you are out.

Last one in wins and moves ahead 1

place.

Player whose turn it was when this card

was picked, have another go!

All players take turns to name a

fruit or vegetable without showing

your teeth.

No repetition allowed.

If you repeat or show teeth,

laugh and you're out!

Last one in is the winner.


Player whose turn it was when


another go!

No blink challenge!

All players to not blink!

If you blink, you are out.

Winner is last one in.




another go!

Blob racing

Each player cuts a small circle from a sheet of scrap paper. Line the paper circles up and blow or fan them towards a finishing line!




another go!

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Ramadan Challenge Printable ... · Game play Instructions The Ramadan Challenge game can be played with individual players or as team players. (teams may be more suitable for younger