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) 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.

3) 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.

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 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.