Islamic Rulings on Marriage & Divorce MCQs with Answer
What is the primary purpose of marriage in Islam?
A) To fulfill emotional needs
B) To create a stable family and society
C) To gain wealth
D) To escape loneliness
What is the required condition for a valid Islamic marriage?
A) A formal contract and witness
B) The groom must give a gift only
C) The bride must be of a certain age
D) The marriage must occur only during Ramadan
Which of the following is not an essential element for a valid marriage contract in Islam?
A) The consent of both parties
B) The payment of a dowry (Mahr)
C) The presence of at least two witnesses
D) A marriage ceremony performed by a religious leader
What is the term for the gift given by the husband to the wife in an Islamic marriage?
A) Sadaqah
B) Mahr
C) Zakat
D) Khums
Which of the following is the recommended time frame for consummating a marriage in Islam?
A) Within a week of the marriage contract
B) Immediately after the wedding ceremony
C) There is no fixed time frame
D) After a year
What is the Islamic ruling on the marriage of a Muslim man to a non-Muslim woman?
A) It is forbidden
B) It is allowed only if she is Christian or Jewish
C) It is permitted regardless of her faith
D) It is permitted if she agrees to convert to Islam
In the case of divorce, what does the dowry (Mahr) become?
A) It is returned to the husband
B) It is forfeited
C) It is the wife’s right to keep
D) It is split equally between both parties
What is the waiting period (Iddah) for a woman after divorce?
A) One month
B) Three menstrual cycles
C) One week
D) No waiting period
What is the Islamic ruling on polygamy?
A) It is permitted with conditions of fairness and equal treatment
B) It is strictly prohibited
C) It is allowed only in times of war
D) It is permissible only for wealthy men
Can a Muslim woman marry a non-Muslim man in Islam?
A) Yes, without any restrictions
B) No, it is strictly prohibited
C) Yes, if he agrees to convert to Islam
D) Yes, but only if he is of the People of the Book (Jewish or Christian)
What is the Islamic ruling on divorce if the wife is pregnant?
A) Divorce can occur immediately
B) Divorce is not allowed during pregnancy
C) Divorce is permissible, but the waiting period extends until the child is born
D) Divorce is not valid during pregnancy but can be done after the child turns one
What is the required action of the husband during the Iddah period of divorce?
A) He must support the wife financially
B) He can demand the wife to leave his home
C) He is not obligated to support the wife
D) He can marry another woman immediately
What is the waiting period for a widow after her husband’s death?
A) One year
B) Three menstrual cycles
C) Four months and ten days
D) One month
In Islam, which of the following is considered a valid reason for divorce?
A) The wife cannot bear children
B) Serious harm or abuse
C) Disagreements over wealth only
D) Both parties do not share the same religion
Can a man divorce his wife during her menstrual period according to Islamic law?
A) Yes, with no restrictions
B) No, it is prohibited
C) Yes, but only with her consent
D) Yes, but only if there is a valid reason
What is the term for a divorce that is initiated by the wife in Islam?
A) Khul’
B) Talaq
C) Faskh
D) Iddah
In Islam, is it necessary for a man to inform his wife before divorcing her?
A) No, he can divorce her without informing
B) Yes, he must inform her and give her time to respond
C) Yes, but only if the wife is pregnant
D) No, the divorce can occur at any time without notice
What happens if a man divorces his wife three times (Talaq)?
A) They can remarry without any conditions
B) They can only remarry after the wife marries another man and he divorces her
C) They can never remarry each other
D) The divorce is automatically nullified
What is the required age for marriage in Islam for both men and women?
A) There is no age requirement
B) Puberty, but local laws may also apply
C) 18 years
D) 21 years
Is it permissible for a man to marry a woman without her consent in Islam?
A) Yes, if the family agrees
B) No, her consent is mandatory
C) Yes, if she is a minor
D) No, but only for the first marriage
Can a divorced woman remarry before the end of her Iddah period?
A) Yes, if she wishes to
B) No, unless she is widowed
C) Yes, if she receives approval from her family
D) No, she must wait until her Iddah is complete
What is the Islamic ruling on the right of a woman in a marriage contract regarding the Mahr (dowry)?
A) It is optional for the wife to ask for Mahr
B) Mahr must be given before marriage
C) Mahr is a right that belongs to the wife and must be agreed upon
D) Mahr is not required in Islam
What is the waiting period for a woman who experiences a miscarriage?
A) 3 months
B) 1 month
C) There is no waiting period
D) Until the child reaches 2 years
What happens if a man divorces his wife during her Iddah period?
A) The divorce is void and does not count
B) The divorce is valid, but the wife has to wait another Iddah
C) The divorce is valid and she can remarry immediately
D) The divorce is invalid, and no further actions are necessary
What is the Islamic stance on women initiating divorce without a valid reason?
A) It is permissible for any reason
B) It is discouraged, but allowed under some circumstances
C) It is only permissible for abuse or harm
D) It is strictly prohibited
Is it allowed for a Muslim to marry someone who has been previously divorced?
A) No, divorcees are prohibited from marrying
B) Yes, it is allowed
C) Only if they have no children
D) Only if the divorce was not finalized
What is the ruling on a marriage where the bride is forced into the marriage without consent?
A) The marriage is valid but discouraged
B) The marriage is invalid, and it must be annulled
C) The marriage is allowed with conditions
D) The marriage is permitted under strict supervision