1) With regards to divorce what is the ‘iddah’?

1. The Arabic term for divorce.
2. The official marriage document.
3. The ‘waiting period’.
4. The Arabic term for a woman’s menstrual cycle.

2) In accordance to the categories of Islamic divorce when does divorce become obligatory?

1. When there is unbearable harm, usually on part of the wife.
2. When a marriage fails to realize its objectives.
3. During a woman’s menstrual period.
4. None of the above.

3) Marriage in Islam is:

1. a solemn covenant.
2. a God-given blessing.
3. a means of expressing love and compassion.
4. All of the above.

4) In accordance to the categories of Islamic divorce when does divorce become disliked?

1. When the wife does not adhere to her basic religious duties.
2. When there is no pressing necessity.
3. During a woman’s menstrual period.
4. When a marriage fails to realize its objectives.

5) Select a true statement with regards to divorce in Islam.

1. Islam tolerates divorce in view of the imperfections of human nature.
2. Islam pronounces an outright prohibition against divorce.
3. Islam makes no clear cut stance on the subject of divorce.
4. None of the above.

6) Select a false statement with regards to divorce in Islam.

1. Divorce is the last resort, not the first step to resolve marital conflict.
2. Islam has specified certain steps to settle marital disputes.
3. Divorce is defined as ‘dissolution of marriage’ and is mentioned in the Quran and Sunnah.
4. Divorce is seen as dissolution of the marriage contract and is deemed to certain conditions.
5. None of the above.