PRACTICE THESE QUESTIONS
1. What does Islam prohibit in marriage?
A) Marriage between people of different tribes
B) Marriage between certain categories of persons
C) Marriage before the age of 5
D) Marriage between people of the same country
2. Which of the following is NOT a reason for marriage prohibition in Islam?
A) Blood relation
B) Fosterage
C) Political differences
D) Morality
3. How many main categories of prohibited marriages exist in Islam?
A) Three
B) Four
C) Five
D) Six
4. What does consanguinity mean in marriage restrictions?
A) Marriage due to cultural beliefs
B) Marriage within the same country
C) Marriage based on blood relations
D) Marriage between business partners
5. Which of the following is a permanently prohibited marriage?
A) Marriage to a sister
B) Marriage to a widow
C) Marriage to a distant cousin
D) Marriage to a non-Muslim
6. What type of prohibition applies to a stepmother?
A) Temporary
B) Permanent
C) Cultural
D) Situational
7. Why is marriage between close blood relatives prohibited?
A) It causes social conflicts
B) It can lead to genetic disorders and family disorganization
C) It is a sign of wealth
D) It is encouraged in some cultures
8. What is fosterage in marriage prohibition?
A) Being raised by an orphanage
B) Being related through breastfeeding
C) Being related through adoption
D) Being from different tribes
9. Which of the following falls under fosterage prohibition?
A) Foster mother
B) Stepdaughter
C) Step-grandmother
D) Lawfully married woman
10. Why is marriage to a foster sister prohibited?
A) Because of blood relation
B) Because they were both adopted
C) Because foster relations in Islam are like blood relations
D) Because they come from the same tribe
11. Which category does a mother-in-law fall under?
A) Fosterage
B) Permanent prohibition
C) Temporary prohibition
D) None of the above
12. What is an example of a temporary prohibition?
A) A man marrying his sister
B) A man marrying his wife’s sister while still married to his wife
C) A man marrying his grandmother
D) A man marrying his niece
13. Why is marrying two sisters at the same time prohibited?
A) To prevent confusion in the family
B) To maintain morality and avoid jealousy
C) Because one sister is always older
D) Because it is expensive
14. Which of the following is prohibited on religious grounds?
A) Marrying a cousin
B) Marrying a fifth wife
C) Marrying a widow
D) Marrying a younger woman
15. What is the religious reason for prohibiting marriage to an idolater?
A) To avoid family disputes
B) To protect faith and prevent religious contamination
C) To increase community population
D) To follow cultural traditions
16. A Muslim woman is prohibited from marrying which of the following?
A) A wealthy man
B) A non-Muslim man
C) A man of a different tribe
D) A man with many children
17. A Muslim man is prohibited from marrying a woman in ‘iddah. What does this mean?
A) A woman who is still breastfeeding
B) A woman who is still waiting after divorce or widowhood
C) A woman who has never been married
D) A woman who is not ready for marriage
18. What is the maximum number of wives allowed in Islam?
A) Two
B) Three
C) Four
D) Five
19. What happens if a man tries to marry a fifth wife while having four?
A) The marriage is valid
B) The marriage is temporarily prohibited
C) The marriage is permanently prohibited
D) He must divorce one before marrying another
20. What category does a woman in ihram performing Hajj fall under?
A) Permanently prohibited
B) Temporarily prohibited
C) Not prohibited
D) Partially allowed
21. Which of the following reasons is NOT a reason for marriage prohibition?
A) To avoid shame and indecency
B) To maintain obedience to Allah
C) To allow for business partnerships
D) To prevent religious oppression
22. What is the main reason for prohibiting marriage to a stepdaughter?
A) Financial difficulties
B) To maintain morality and respect in the family
C) She may not want to marry
D) She may not be old enough
23. Which of these does NOT fall under permanent prohibition?
A) Grandmother
B) Daughter
C) Foster sister
D) Lawfully married woman
24. Why is a married woman temporarily prohibited from marrying another man?
A) She may still love her husband
B) It is against the rules of morality and faith
C) She may change her mind
D) Her family may disapprove
25. Why is marrying a niece prohibited?
A) It is a financial burden
B) It is against Islamic law due to close blood relations
C) It creates unnecessary rivalry
D) It is not prohibited
26. What happens if a Muslim man marries a non-Muslim woman who practices idolatry?
A) The marriage is valid
B) The marriage is prohibited
C) The marriage depends on family approval
D) The marriage is temporarily accepted
27. What is the major consequence of a Muslim woman marrying a non-Muslim man?
A) Religious oppression
B) Happiness
C) More financial benefits
D) A larger family
28. What does the Qur’an (4:22-24) say about marriage prohibitions?
A) It allows marriage to anyone
B) It lists categories of people who are prohibited
C) It does not mention marriage restrictions
D) It allows polygamy without limits
29. What is a moral reason for marriage prohibition?
A) To prevent family fights
B) To ensure obedience to parents
C) To avoid immorality and promiscuity
D) To follow cultural customs
30. Why is obedience to Allah important in marriage prohibitions?
A) It helps people avoid shame
B) It increases family wealth
C) It ensures a strong faith and good moral conduct
D) It allows people to marry anyone they choose