1) When do the last ten nights of Ramadan commence?

1. On the eve of the 10th day of Ramadan.
2. On the eve of the 20th day of Ramadan.
3. On the eve of the 21st day of Ramadan.
4. None of the above.

2) The taraweeh prayer is conducted:

1. only during the first half of the month of Ramadan.
2. only during the second half of the month of Ramadan.
3. throughout the month of Ramadan.
4. only during the last ten nights of Ramadan.

3) The Prophet Muhammad used to practice Itikaf:

1. during the entire month of Ramadan.
2. during the last half part of Ramadan.
3. during the last ten nights of Ramadan.
4. Although Prophet Muhammad encouraged Itikaf he never practiced it himself since he could not draw himself away from his Prophetic duties.

4) With reference to the Quran, what has been said with regards to Laylat al-Qadr ?

1. That it is better than a thousand days.
2. That it is better than a thousand nights.
3. That it is better than a thousand months.
4. That it is better than a thousand years.

5) Identify the most blessed nights occurring in the month of Ramadan.

1. The first five nights.
2. The first ten nights.
3. The last ten nights.
4. Alternating nights throughout the month.

6) How can women in their menses benefit from the blessings of Ramadan despite not being able to pray?

1. By listening to Islamic lectures.
2. By making longer supplications.
3. By listening to the recordings of the Quran.
4. By contemplating God with words of remembrance.
5. All of the above.

7) Itikaf is a form of retreat in which:

1. a person does not leave his home and engages in continuous worship.
2. a person does not leave the mosque or the remembrance of God except when it is absolutely necessary.
3. a person does not leave the mosque rather continues with his daily routine inside the mosque.
4. None of the above.