1) The words of supplication contained in Istikharah are words that:

1. humbles man and makes him realize his helplessness before Allah.
2. honor Allah by belittling and humiliating man.
3. glorify man and honor Allah.
4. acknowledge Allah as the only strength and only power in the world.
5. Option A and D.

2) Bilal is confused on whether to accept a bribe offered to him by one of his suppliers in a bid to win his favor. Can he make Istikharah in this regard?

1. Yes, he should make Istikharah, before making any decision.
2. No, since taking bribes is unlawful. Istikharah cannot be applied to sinful acts.
3. Yes, he has the option whether to make Istikharah or not depending on how indecisive he feels about it.
4. No, he should simply make the decision on his own as Istikharah is not applicable to such petty or trivial issues.

3) In which situation can Istikharah be made?

1. When seeking guidance in order to make the right decision.
2. When feeling hesitant about carrying out an act.
3. When deliberating about a decision one has to make between two lawful things.
4. All of the above.

4) When must the du'a of Istikharah be recited?

1. Only before the tasleem of prayer.
2. Only after the tasleem of prayer.
3. Either before or after the tasleem.
4. Before beginning the prayer.

5) In Istikharah one seeks the help and guidance of:

1. the guardian angels.
2. the scholars of Islam.
3. Allah.
4. the Prophet Muhammad.

6) After one makes Istikharah, one must:

1. expect to have a dream or a feeling of ease.
2. not make the mistake of making Istikharah more than once.
3. make sure the Istikharah was prayed during a set time period or else it will have to be repeated again.
4. None of the above.

7) Istikharah is a du'a made in conjunction with:

1. a non-obligatory prayer.
2. an obligatory prayer.
3. recitation from the Glorious Quran.
4. the completion of a single day of fasting.