Muslim Questions to Ask Before Marriage
Foundational questions for Muslim couples to align on faith practice, roles, family, and long-term goals.
1How do we support each other’s iman and routines?
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How do we support each other’s iman and routines?
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Why this works
Faith as daily practice and mutual aid.
2What are our expectations around hijab/modesty and social life?
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What are our expectations around hijab/modesty and social life?
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Why this works
Aligns boundaries and community norms.
3How do we handle finances, zakat, and sadaqah as a household?
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How do we handle finances, zakat, and sadaqah as a household?
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Why this works
Integrates faith and money decisions.
4What are our thoughts on children, schooling, and Arabic/Quran?
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What are our thoughts on children, schooling, and Arabic/Quran?
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Why this works
Long-term upbringing clarity.
5How will we navigate in-laws with ihsan and boundaries?
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How will we navigate in-laws with ihsan and boundaries?
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Why this works
Protects peace and respect.
6What does leadership and shura look like between us?
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What does leadership and shura look like between us?
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Why this works
Collaborative decision-making anchored in deen.
7How do we make Eid, Ramadan, and hajj/umrah plans?
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How do we make Eid, Ramadan, and hajj/umrah plans?
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Why this works
Builds shared spiritual calendar.
8What are our career ambitions and how do they affect family life?
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What are our career ambitions and how do they affect family life?
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Why this works
Practical planning for roles and seasons.
9How do we handle conflict—what’s our process?
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How do we handle conflict—what’s our process?
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Why this works
Encourages early agreements and mediation.
10What’s your view on counseling if we get stuck?
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What’s your view on counseling if we get stuck?
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Why this works
Normalizes help-seeking and growth.
11What boundaries protect our marriage online and offline?
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What boundaries protect our marriage online and offline?
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Why this works
Prevents drift and temptation.
12What intention do we want to set for our marriage?
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What intention do we want to set for our marriage?
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Why this works
Centers purpose and barakah.
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