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) 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.

3) 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.

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) 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.

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

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