PRACTICE THESE QUESTIONS
1. What is the first condition for the validity of marriage in Islam?
A) The presence of a wedding cake
B) Mutual consent of the couple
C) A large ceremony
D) The bride’s father’s permission
2. What is the Arabic term for mutual consent in marriage?
A) Mahr
B) Waliyy
C) Ijaab and Qubul
D) Sadaqah
3. Why is mutual consent important in marriage?
A) To ensure both parties agree willingly
B) To make the wedding more expensive
C) To allow parents to decide everything
D) To avoid cultural conflicts
4. Who can propose marriage in Islam?
A) Only the man
B) Only the woman
C) Both the man and the woman
D) Only the parents
5. What does “Waliyy” mean in marriage?
A) A wedding ceremony
B) Marriage guardianship
C) A marriage proposal
D) A witness
6. Who should be the Waliyy (guardian) of the bride?
A) A close male relative
B) Any friend of the family
C) The groom’s father
D) A religious leader
7. What does the Qur’an (4:25) say about Waliyy?
A) A bride’s marriage must be secret
B) A bride must marry without her family’s permission
C) A bride must marry with the permission of her people
D) A bride must give gifts before marriage
8. What is “Mahr” in an Islamic marriage?
A) The wedding venue
B) The groom’s gift to the bride
C) The wedding announcement
D) The marriage contract
9. Who determines the amount of Mahr?
A) The bride’s parents
B) The groom alone
C) The couple mutually
D) The government
10. What is another name for Mahr?
A) Sadaqah
B) Waliyy
C) Ijaab
D) Nikah
11. What is the purpose of Mahr in marriage?
A) To buy the bride
B) To honor the bride and fulfill a religious obligation
C) To pay for the wedding expenses
D) To prove wealth
12. Why must a marriage have witnesses?
A) To prevent secret marriages
B) To make the event more crowded
C) To ensure expensive ceremonies
D) To allow parents to choose the partner
13. How many witnesses are required for a valid marriage?
A) One
B) Two
C) Five
D) Ten
14. Which of the following is NOT a condition for a valid marriage?
A) Mutual consent
B) Waliyy’s approval
C) Mahr
D) Large wedding party
15. What lesson can be learned from the conditions of marriage?
A) Parents’ consent must be obtained
B) The bride should not be involved
C) The wedding must be secret
D) Expensive Mahr is required
16. What does Qur’an 4:4 emphasize about Mahr?
A) It is optional
B) It is an obligation for the groom
C) It should be given after the wedding
D) It is a gift for the groom
17. According to Qur’an 4:21, why is marriage a solemn covenant?
A) Because it is temporary
B) Because it is a lifelong commitment with mutual rights
C) Because it requires many guests
D) Because it is a business contract
18. What does Qur’an 4:23 list?
A) Conditions for divorce
B) Prohibited categories for marriage
C) Wedding ceremony rules
D) How to propose
19. Which of the following is NOT prohibited for marriage?
A) Mother
B) Foster sister
C) Distant cousin
D) Daughter
20. According to the Qur’an, why must women be given Mahr?
A) To secure their commitment
B) As a religious obligation and right
C) To make marriage expensive
D) To allow parental control
21. According to the Qur’an (4:25), what is permitted for those who cannot afford to marry free women?
A) To marry without a guardian
B) To marry without witnesses
C) To marry believing women among their slaves
D) To delay marriage until wealthy
22. What should a Muslim man seek in marriage according to the Qur’an?
A) Wealth and beauty
B) Chastity and religious commitment
C) A big wedding celebration
D) A young bride
23. What is the significance of witnesses in marriage?
A) To approve the bride’s dress
B) To make the marriage public and official
C) To delay the wedding
D) To enforce high Mahr payments
24. Which of the following is NOT a lesson from marriage conditions?
A) Choosing a good spouse
B) Expensive Mahr payments
C) Obtaining parental consent
D) Publicizing the marriage
25. What does the Qur’an say about mutual agreement in marriage?
A) The groom’s decision is final
B) The bride’s parents decide alone
C) The couple must agree willingly
D) The wedding must be expensive
26. What is a reason for Mahr being mandatory?
A) It is a religious duty
B) It makes the groom’s family powerful
C) It shows social status
D) It is required by law
27. What does the Qur’an 4:3 emphasize about choosing a spouse?
A) Marry women of your choice lawfully
B) Marry as many as possible
C) Only marry from your tribe
D) Avoid getting married
28. What is the Islamic ruling on secret marriages?
A) Allowed if agreed upon
B) Prohibited due to lack of witnesses
C) Encouraged in certain cases
D) Only valid if approved by the government
29. What is an essential requirement for an Islamic marriage contract?
A) The presence of children
B) Agreement on wedding decorations
C) Proposal and acceptance (Ijaab and Qubul)
D) The exchange of expensive gifts
30. What does the Qur’an emphasize about treating a wife fairly?
A) She must be given Mahr
B) She should be forced into marriage
C) She should not be involved in decision-making
D) She must obey without question