Faith, Lifestyle & Boundaries

• How important is Islam in your daily life?

  I practice regularly and value my faith

• How would you describe your relationship with Islam?

  Actively practicing and always improving

• How important is it that your spouse has a similar level of religious practice?

  Extremely important

• How would you like Islam to be practiced in your home?

  Consistent but flexible

• How important is raising children with strong Islamic values?

  Extremely important

• Religious responsibility and obedience to Allah

  Seeking halal structure for life and desires

• Companionship, emotional connection and tranquility (sakinah)

  Wanting peace, comfort, and a sense of “home”

• Having children and building a family

  Wanting legacy, continuity, and parenthood

• Social, cultural, family expectations

  Meeting parental, community, or cultural norms

• Practical partnership

  Seeking teamwork and cooperation

• Protection from loneliness, temptation, or fitnah

  Seeking halal protection of chastity

• Age, life stage, or timing

  Biological, emotional, or circumstantial readiness

• Healing, rebuilding, or starting anew

  After divorce, loss, or hardship

• Which statement best reflects your expectations for marriage?

  I am open to discussing different structures within Islamic guidance

• How often do you pray the five daily prayers (ṣalāh)?

  All five, within time window

• Do you pray Jumuʿah (Friday prayer) regularly?

  Always

• Do you observe fasting in Ramadan?

  Some days

• Do you calculate and donate required Zakat every year?

  Yes, I ensure the correct or more is donated

• Have you performed Haj?

  No, I’m not able to yet but saving / preparing for

• Have you performed Umrah?

  Yes, Alhamdulillah

• Which halal dietary guidelines do you follow?

  Halal at home, flexible outside

• If you only eat halal, what certification do you prefer?

  Their meat must be from a hand slaughtered provider.

• Do you enjoy dining out on a regular basis?

  No, I prefer eating at home / family residences

• If you are dining out, what is your type of establishment preference?

  Prefer all meat is halal and they don’t serve any pork or alcohol

• When shopping for groceries, vitamins, medication, do you inspect the contents to ensure they only have halal ingredients?

  No, I am comfortable with consuming without inspecting ingredients

• Do you consume alcohol or recreational drugs (e.g. cannabis?)

  Never

• How do you feel about Islamic dress for females (e.g. Hijab)?

  Important, but flexible

• How do you feel about Islamic dress for males (e.g. loose fitted pants)?

  Very important and (want it to be) consistently observed

• Which statement best reflects your view on tattoos?

  I believe they should be avoided, but I approach the topic with flexibility

• Which statement best reflects your approach to popular (mainstream) music?

  I avoid it and prefer to not have it in my home as part of my religious practice

• Which statement best reflects your comfort level with explicit content / coarse language in movies or shows?

  I generally avoid it but am flexible

• How do you feel about observing non-religious occasions (such as birthdays or appreciation days e.g. Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Valentines Day)?

  I prefer not to observe non-religious occasions as part of my religious practice

• How do you feel about children participating in Halloween-related activities (such as giving out or collecting candy or wearing a costume)?

  I generally avoid them but am flexible in certain family or social contexts

• Are there lifestyle habits in a spouse you would not be willing to live with?

  Yes, please specify

• How do you prefer to approach interaction with a potential spouse before nikāḥ?

  I am comfortable with direct communication that is modest, respectful, and intentional

• What level of physical boundaries do you expect before marriage?

  No physical contact

• How do you prefer decisions to be made in marriage?

  Depends on issue

• How important is mutual consultation (shūrā) to you?

  Essential

• How comfortable are you asserting your needs respectfully?

  Somewhat comfortable

• How do you view religious leadership within the household?

  Shared responsibility

• How important is personal time and independence to you?

  Balanced

• How do you view privacy around phones, messages, and social media accounts?

  Mutual trust and respect each other’s privacy

• How do you feel about same gender friendships outside the marriage?

  Important with boundaries

• How do you feel about opposite gender friendships outside the marriage?

  Healthy and important