MCQs on Islamic Family Laws – Marriage, Divorce, Inheritance

1. What is the basic contract in an Islamic marriage called?
(A) Khula
(B) Mehr
(C) Nikah
(D) Talaq

2. What is the minimum requirement for a valid Nikah?
(A) Written agreement only
(B) Presence of guardian only
(C) Offer and acceptance in the presence of witnesses
(D) Registration in court

3. In Islamic law, what is Mehr (dower)?
(A) Divorce payment
(B) Bride’s gift given by groom
(C) Donation to mosque
(D) Zakat

4. What is the Islamic term for divorce initiated by the husband?
(A) Khula
(B) Talaq
(C) Faskh
(D) Halala

5. What is Khula in Islamic family law?
(A) Inheritance distribution
(B) Divorce granted by court
(C) Divorce initiated by the wife with return of Mehr
(D) Adoption of a child

6. According to Islamic inheritance law, a son receives:
(A) Equal to daughter
(B) Double the share of a daughter
(C) Half the share of a daughter
(D) Only if the father allows

7. What is the waiting period (‘iddah) for a widow in Islam?
(A) 1 month
(B) 2 lunar months
(C) 4 months and 10 days
(D) 6 months

8. Who is responsible for providing maintenance in an Islamic marriage?
(A) The wife
(B) The government
(C) The husband
(D) The parents of the couple

9. A valid Islamic marriage requires the consent of:
(A) The state
(B) The parents only
(C) The bride and groom
(D) The religious scholar

10. Under Islamic inheritance laws, who cannot inherit?
(A) A non-Muslim relative
(B) A Muslim daughter
(C) A Muslim wife
(D) A Muslim son