1) 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.

2) 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.

3) 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.

4) When seeking a Muslim life partner the most important requirement is to:

1. choose a mate who will help fulfill the purpose of life i.e. to attain financial stability.
2. choose a mate who will help fulfill the purpose of creation i.e. to worship Allah and draw close to Him.
3. choose a mate who will help fulfill the purpose of life i.e. to attain happiness and joyful companionship.
4. choose a mate who will help fulfill the purpose of creation i.e. to bear children and increase the numbers of the human race.

5) 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.

6) A colleague of yours has just converted to Islam and is keen to get married as soon as possible so that he may enjoy the pleasures of being Muslim with a loving companion by his side. What would be advisable for him at this point in time?

1. He should not be hasty; rather he should take time before settling down.
2. Marriage is highly recommended in Islam therefore one must make haste in getting married as soon as they convert.
3. Marriage is a condition for ones conversion to be valid; therefore one should not delay getting married for any reason.
4. It does not matter whether one rushes into getting married or not as it is simply a matter of choice and convenience.

7) 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.