1) Which prayer should one offer before making any decision with regards to marriage?

1. Istikharah prayer (the prayer for Guidance).
2. Tahajjud prayer (the voluntary night prayer).
3. Jumuah prayer (the Friday prayer).
4. None of the above.

2) Identify the appropriate steps a new Muslim should take with regards to marriage.

1. Get married, learn more about Islam and then act upon it in marital life.
2. Get married and then learn about Islam if marital life permits.
3. Learn more about Islam, act upon it and then marry someone with similar dedication.
4. None of the above.

3) For a successful marriage:

1. the wife must realize her rights and responsibilities.
2. the husband must realize his rights and responsibilities.
3. the husband and wife must fulfill their rights and responsibilities on each other.
4. All of the above.

4) Islam has no regard for the physical beauty or appearance when choosing a spouse.

1. True.
2. False.
3. The topic is open to debate.
4. Islam makes no mention of whether or not physical beauty is to be taken into account when choosing a spouse.

5) Hamza is interested in getting married. His friend has suggested the name of a relative who is a good Muslim woman. What is the correct line of action for him to take before he decides to marry her?

1. He should date her or move in with her for some time to decide if she is the 'right' person for him.
2. He should make an informed decision by finding out more about her through sufficient inquires.
3. He should immediately propose to her since her being a good Muslim is sufficient for a happy marriage.
4. He should give himself at least three years before considering marriage.
5. None of the above.

6) What is needed for a sound and stable marriage in Islam?

1. Emotional stability.
2. Financial stability.
3. Islamic compatibility.
4. All of the above.

7) Identify the important area(s) of compatibility that could be discussed with the potential spouses.

1. Religion
2. Continuing education.
3. Finances.
4. Children.
5. All of the above.