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50 questions before marriage

Honest questions to talk through before the nikah — about faith, expectations, family and everyday life. The same set offered in the Jannah app, here free to read.

  1. 1

    When was the last time you made a du'a for me?

  2. 2

    What is your favorite du'a for our marriage?

  3. 3

    What do you value most about me?

  4. 4

    What do you think we should do more together for the sake of Allah?

  5. 5

    What helps you calm down when we argue?

  6. 6

    How can I be a better spouse to you?

  7. 7

    Which of my traits reminds you most of a sincere believer?

  8. 8

    When was the last time you felt gratitude toward me – and why?

  9. 9

    How do you imagine us growing old together in Islam?

  10. 10

    What do you think Allah would like us to change in our relationship?

  11. 11

    When did you feel that our marriage brought you the most peace in your heart?

  12. 12

    If you could describe me in one word, what would it be?

  13. 13

    What is your favorite moment we spent together for the sake of Allah?

  14. 14

    When do you miss me the most?

  15. 15

    Which surah or verse do you associate most with our marriage?

  16. 16

    What about me sometimes annoys you, but you still love it?

  17. 17

    How would you like us to spend Ramadan together?

  18. 18

    Which shared act of worship would bring us closer the most?

  19. 19

    If you could change one moment in our marriage, which would it be?

  20. 20

    What has our marriage taught you most about patience?

  21. 21

    Which of my gestures softens your heart the most?

  22. 22

    How could we include Allah's name more in our everyday conversations?

  23. 23

    If you could choose one du'a for Allah to answer immediately for us, what would it be?

  24. 24

    When did you feel that Allah brought you closer to me?

  25. 25

    What would you like us to do together for Jannah?

  26. 26

    Which lecturers or scholars do you listen to?

  27. 27

    Are you in favor of living in an extended family household or not?

  28. 28

    If I say I don't want children for a few years, how do you feel about that?

  29. 29

    I want you to delete social media when we get married — would that bother you?

  30. 30

    I don't want you to be constantly away from home or going out often — how would you respect this if you do that now?

  31. 31

    I want us to live separately — what do you think about this?

  32. 32

    If you have free time, will you help me with household chores?

  33. 33

    Can you tolerate me postponing obligations toward you if I feel unwell or in pain?

  34. 34

    If you know that small things make a woman happy (writing 'I love you' on paper, picking a flower, etc.), will you do this in marriage — it's free but strengthens love?

  35. 35

    I want you to have a beard, lower your gaze, and avoid sitting or going out where women are present — can you do this?

  36. 36

    During the day, I like to be alone — would it bother you if I went to the mosque for a few hours to study without you?

  37. 37

    Do you have to live in your hometown, or are you open to moving somewhere else?

  38. 38

    If I get angry with you, how will you react?

  39. 39

    If I don't want to talk to you because you made a mistake and I already warned you, what will you do?

  40. 40

    I don't want a wedding at all, or I want a big wedding — how do you see this?

  41. 41

    I don't want my parents or yours to be involved in our marriage in any way — living arrangements, closeness, or details — what do you think?

  42. 42

    What would you do in this situation: on the same day your mother asks you to take her shopping, and your wife calls you to go for a walk — who do you prioritize and why?

  43. 43

    What would hurt you the most if it came from me?

  44. 44

    If guests come over with mixed men and women, would you arrange separate seating at home, or is that too much for you?

  45. 45

    If you had extra money, what would you invest in?

  46. 46

    How do you imagine one full day of our married life — what you do, what I do, and what we know together?

  47. 47

    How often do you think we should visit my parents and yours?

  48. 48

    What do you think about polygamy?

  49. 49

    Would you allow your wife to work, or must she stay at home?

  50. 50

    Which things would you forbid me to do that you see I am currently doing?

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