1) What qualities does one attain through fasting?

1. Compassion and empathy for those less fortunate.
2. Patience.
3. Gratitude and humility before God.
4. Control over one’s ego and base desires.
5. All of the above.

2) Voluntary charity is known as:

1. sadaqah.
2. zakah.
3. sawm.
4. sunnah.

3) Zakah is a fixed portion of a person’s wealth to be paid:

1. daily.
2. weekly.
3. monthly.
4. yearly.

4) Select a false statement with regards to fasting.

1. The compulsory form of fasting is the fast of the month of Ramadan.
2. Voluntary fasts can be performed throughout the year (except Ramadan).
3. Fasting and charity cannot be combined in Ramadan to maximize rewards.
4. Fasting is a very important concept in the religion of Islam.

5) Fasting requires a Muslim to abstain from:

1. eating.
2. drinking.
3. sinful behavior.
4. All of the above.

6) Select a true statement.

1. Fasting and charity are among the five pillars of Islam.
2. Fasting and charity have voluntary and compulsory forms.
3. Fasting and charity are often combined in Ramadan by Muslims.
4. All of the above.