1) 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.

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) 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.

4) The words of supplication of Istikharah are found in:

1. the Quran.
2. the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad.
3. the sayings of the Companions of Prophet Muhammad.
4. All of the above.

5) 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.

6) 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.

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

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