Saum MCQs with Answers

How many types of fasting (Sawm) are observed in Islam?

• A.Two
• B.Three
• C.Four
• D.Five

Which Islamic month is known as the month of purity?

• A.Rajab
• B.Shawwal
• C.Muharram
• D.Ramazan

What is the status of Itikaf during the month of Ramadan in Islam?

• A.Fard
• B.Wajib
• C.Sunnah
• D.Mustahab

What does fasting (sawm) in Ramadan require Muslims to abstain from?

• A.Food and drink only
• B.Food, drink, and sleep
• C.Food, drink, and sexual relations
• D.Food, drink, and talking

Which pillar of Islam is practiced as an expiation or Kaffarah in certain situations?

• A.Salat
• B.Zakat
• C.Saum
• D.Hajj

How many essential pillars (Arkan) are there in fasting (Roza)?

• A.Two
• B.Three
• C.Four
• D.Five

Fasting during Ramadan requires abstaining from which of the following?

• A.Food and drink only
• B.Food, drink, and smoking only
• C.Food, drink, and marital relations only
• D.All of these

According to the saying of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), what is the status of a person who fasts but does not abstain from immoral behavior?

• A.His fast is still accepted but with reduced reward
• B.One who fasts for no reason
• C.He must repeat the fast after repentance
• D.His fast is valid but he is sinful

What is the meaning of the term 'Shahr ul-Mawah' in the context of Ramadan?

• A.Month of Patience
• B.Month of Forgiveness
• C.Month of Blessings
• D.Month of Sympathy

Which country experiences the shortest hours of fasting during Ramadan?

• A.Saudi Arabia
• B.Argentina
• C.Indonesia
• D.Australia