Grade 7 islamic religious education – Marriage Quiz

Nikah refers to the Islamic marriage contract that establishes the lawful relationship between husband and wife and defines rights and responsibilities.

A valid nikah requires an offer and acceptance between the parties. Walima and other practices are recommended but not essential to form the marriage.

Mahr is a mandatory gift agreed at the time of marriage that becomes the wife's right and security; it can be immediate or deferred.

The husband must give the agreed mahr to the wife; it is part of his marital obligation and the wife's personal right.

Traditionally, the presence of two reliable adult witnesses is required to witness the marriage contract and provide proof of the nikah.

A wali is a guardian (often the father or nearest male relative) who helps protect the bride's interests and may play a role in giving consent or ensuring her consent is obtained.

Islamic teaching requires the free and willing consent of both parties for a valid marriage; a marriage without the woman's consent is invalid.

Islam permits polygyny up to four wives but stresses the condition of justice and equal treatment; it is not unlimited and carries strict responsibilities.

Khula is the process by which a wife seeks separation from her husband, often returning the mahr or a portion of it, and requires legal or judicial procedures to be finalised.

Talaq refers to the husband's pronouncement of divorce; Islamic law defines how it should be declared and the procedures that follow.

Iddah is intended to ensure there is no pregnancy from the previous marriage and to provide time for reconciliation and mourning as required by Islamic law.

Mahram are relatives with whom marriage is permanently forbidden (e.g., mother, daughter, sister, aunt), and they have special rules about interaction and guardianship.

Islamic law considers physical signs of puberty and mental capacity as indicators of maturity for marriage; readiness and consent are important factors.

Islam teaches that marriage provides love, tranquillity, mutual support, and a legitimate means to build a family and preserve moral values.

Walima is the celebratory meal hosted by the husband after the nikah; it is a recommended sunnah to announce and celebrate the marriage.

Marriages between permanently forbidden relatives (mahram), like parent-child or siblings, are invalid and prohibited in Islam.

The husband is obliged to provide food, clothing, shelter and financial support for his wife and family according to Islamic teachings.

Islamic teachings encourage mutual cooperation, respect, and fulfilment of duties within the family; the wife often manages household matters while both partners have rights and responsibilities.

Registering a marriage creates an official record that protects legal rights (inheritance, custody, maintenance) and helps resolve disputes under national law while respecting religious practices.

Khitbah refers to the engagement period when a proposal is made and the couple agrees to marry, but the nikah has not yet taken place.

Islam encourages reconciliation, counselling, and involving trustworthy family or community members to help resolve marital disputes before considering divorce.

Marriage ends legally with a valid divorce or by the death of either spouse; simple disagreements or distance do not automatically end the marriage.

Mahr can be agreed as immediate payment (mu'ajjal) or deferred to a future time (mu'akhar); both are valid as long as agreed by both parties.

Witnesses record that the nikah occurred, which helps prevent disputes and ensures the marriage can be proven if questions arise about rights or lineage.

Marriage between close blood relatives such as siblings is strictly forbidden in Islam and considered invalid.

A proper marriage contract should state the mahr and any agreed responsibilities or conditions so each spouse's rights and duties are clear and protected.

The Islamic marriage contract is called nikah. Hajj, zakat and sawm are other pillars or acts of Islam (pilgrimage, almsgiving and fasting) not marriage.

Marriage in Islam aims to provide companionship, love and to create a stable family for raising children and supporting society.

In traditional Islamic practice a wali (guardian), commonly the father or a close male relative, helps ensure the bride's consent and protection during the marriage process.

A nikah normally requires at least two adult Muslim witnesses to confirm the marriage contract and make it public.

Mahr is a mandatory gift or dower agreed in the marriage contract that the husband gives to the wife as her right and security.

Consent of both partners is essential for a valid nikah; forced marriages are not valid in Islam.

Kenya law sets 18 years as the minimum legal age for marriage to protect children and ensure maturity before marriage.

Islam permits polygamy with conditions: a man may have more than one wife only if he can treat them justly and fairly; otherwise it is discouraged or not permitted.

Islam forbids marriage between close blood relatives such as a sister and brother; marrying someone from a different town or with different hobbies is allowed.

Khul' is a form of divorce where the wife initiates separation, typically by returning the mahr or agreed compensation to the husband.

Talaq is a form of divorce where the husband pronounces separation; Islamic law has rules about how and when talaq may be given.

Registering a marriage gives legal recognition and helps protect rights related to inheritance, custody and other civil matters in Kenya.

In Kenya, Muslim marriages are commonly officiated by a Kadhi or another registered Muslim marriage officer who is authorised to conduct nikah.

Witnesses must be mature and of sound mind so they can understand and confirm the marriage contract honestly.

Islam teaches that intimate relations should take place within a lawful marriage; living together in that way before marriage is considered forbidden (haram).

The husband is responsible for giving the agreed mahr to his wife as part of the marriage contract.

In Islamic teaching the husband has the primary obligation to provide financial maintenance (nafaqah) for his wife and family.

Islamic practice generally gives custody of young children to the mother because she is often best placed to care for their early needs, though courts decide specific cases.

Parties may include reasonable conditions in the nikah as long as those conditions do not go against Islamic principles or public law.

Traditional Islamic law does not permit a Muslim woman to marry a non-Muslim man; Muslim men may marry women from the People of the Book (Christian or Jewish) with conditions.

Parents should guide and support children in choosing a spouse, but the child's free consent is essential for a valid Islamic marriage.

Ijab (offer) and qabul (acceptance) are the verbal parts of the marriage contract where one party offers marriage and the other accepts, making the nikah valid.

A written record helps protect both spouses by documenting rights and terms (such as the mahr) and can be used if legal or family disputes occur.

A deferred mahr is an amount agreed at marriage that will be paid to the wife at a later date; it provides additional financial security for her.