1) 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.

2) According to the words of supplication of Istikharah one seeks Allah's guidance for that which is in the best interest of:

1. one's religion.
2. one's life in this world.
3. one's life in the hereafter.
4. All of the above.

3) 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.

4) 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.

5) 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.

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) 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.