1) 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.

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

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

3) 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.

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 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) Saira had a good marriage proposal and was contemplating whether to accept it or not. She made Istikharah and hoped that the decision would be revealed to her in a dream. However she did not experience any dream after making Istikharah. How would you advise her regarding this?

1. Advise her to wait for a few more days and hope to see a dream soon.
2. Remind her that it is not necessary that Istikharah be accompanied by a dream and to go ahead and act on what she thinks is best for her.
3. Advise her to make Istikharah repeatedly again and again until she finally does experience a dream.
4. Advise her to forgo the decision completely since she cannot make any decision unless her Istikharah is accompanied by a dream.

7) 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.