Fasting during the month of Ramadan is known as?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Islamic Studies MCQ checks one syllabus fact. Candidates use it for NTS GAT General practice.
The question is: “Fasting during the month of Ramadan is known as?”
The accepted answer is B. Sawm. Sawm (fasting) during Ramadan is the fourth pillar of Islam. Muslims abstain from food, drink, and other nullifiers from dawn (Fajr) until sunset (Maghrib).
- A. Zakat
Why not A: Zakat is obligatory charity.
- B. Sawm ✓
- C. Hajj
Why not C: Hajj is pilgrimage to Makkah.
- D. Umrah
Why not D: Umrah is the lesser pilgrimage.
Correct answer
B. Sawm
Explanation
Sawm (fasting) during Ramadan is the fourth pillar of Islam. Muslims abstain from food, drink, and other nullifiers from dawn (Fajr) until sunset (Maghrib).
Source: Quran 2:183–185
Tags: Quran
Relevant exams: NTS GAT General
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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