Islamiyat · Oct / Nov 2020 · Paper 22 · Question 5
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5(a)[10]
Describe how the fast in the month of Ramadan should be observed by Muslims?
A descriptive account of how the Ramadan fast should be observed should be given here. Fasting starts with the sighting of the moon of Ramadan. Intention is made for observing the fast and then as per the Sunna of the Prophet (pbuh) sahur/sehri before dawn is taken and the fast ends with the adhaan of maghrib.
During the fast a Muslim:
should not eat or drinkshould avoid anything forbidden or makruhmust not engage in violence or angermust abstain from marital relationsmust spend as much time as possible in reading the Qur’an; prayer; supplication and remembrance of Godmust give zakat and other charity as much as possibleshould spend time in reflection in how to improve one’s moral and spiritual conductcan open the fast by sharing one’s iftar with otherscan offer additional prayers.All the above points can be expanded upon to develop the answer.
5(b)[4]
In your opinion what is the most important benefit of fasting in Ramadan. Give reasons for your choice. Candidates need to choose any one benefit of fasting in Ramadan and say why they have chosen that benefit. Sound reasoning and maturity of response will help gain the higher level.
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