The most important qualities in a future spouse for me are:
- Reliability and loyalty to Islamic values;
- Sincerity and openness;
- Kindness and caring;
- Aspiration for spiritual growth;
- A sense of humor;
- Education and a willingness to learn;
- Ability to make decisions;
- Ability to listen and understand another person;
- Romantic nature within permissible limits;
- Purity of intentions and actions.
The most important thing in family life is:
- Mutual respect and love for the sake of the Almighty;
- Harmony and mutual understanding;
- Trust and sincerity;
- Shared perspectives on important values;
- Joint pursuit of righteousness;
- Noble treatment of each othe.
I absolutely cannot tolerate the following in people:
- Greed;
- Inconsistency in words and actions;
- Callousness and coldness toward others;
- Hypocrisy;
- Rudeness in communication;
- Enviousness;
- Arrogance;
- Haughtiness;
- Unwillingness to learn and develop;
- Lack of knowledge regarding matters of faith;
- Insincerity and deceit.
I would choose the following countries to live in:
- Russia.
My leisure time preferences are:
- Family walks and picnics together;
- Traveling and learning about the Islamic culture of other countries;
- Reading Islamic and educational literature;
- Cooking meals for family and loved ones;
- Developing one’s own business in line with Sharia norms;
- Educational courses and seminars.
Among all sports, I prefer:
- Table tennis;
- Mountain hiking;
- Fitness in female/male-only groups.
The best evening at home for me is:
- Cooking a tasty homemade dinner for the family;
- Going to a family café with a halal menu;
- Spending a quiet evening reading;
- A shared walk and shopping for necessary items;
- Social media communication with relatives or friends;
- Reading spiritual literature;
- Taking a walk in the fresh air;
- Inviting loved ones over for tea and conversation;
- Praying together and strengthening spiritual connection.
The ideal meeting (date) for me is:
- Dinner at a halal restaurant;
- A warm evening with the family;
- A walk along the waterfront or in a park;
- Cooking a special dinner together;
- Shopping together for the future home.
In case of a conflict with a loved one, I:
- I isolate myself to turn to the Almighty in supplication;
- I remind myself that anger comes from Shaytan and try to calm down;
- I identify the cause of the conflict through constructive dialogue;
- I may flare up but then ask for forgiveness;
- I try to understand my spouse’s point of view;
- I look for compromise and mutual forgiveness;
- I realize that a properly resolved conflict can strengthen the family;
- I try to avoid arguments, remembering the importance of peace at home.
A preferred gift from someone close to me is:
- Dinner at a nice halal restaurant;
- Some moderate excitement (not contradicting Islam);
- A day spent together in a family park;
- Simply attention and presence (without a material gift).
How I feel about maintaining contact with my spouse’s parents:
- Very important, because honoring parents is a Muslim’s duty;
- Absolutely important; we are one big family;
- I happily keep in regular contact and offer help.
In my opinion, the main problem in a family is:
- When one spouse constantly expects the other to solve all problems;
- Excessive sensitivity and stubbornness;
- Unwillingness to communicate with the spouse’s family;
- Selfishness and indifference to the partner’s needs;
- Lack of freedom to make decisions within permissible limits;
- Showing interest in other people of the opposite sex;
- Insecurity and constant need for approval;
- Irresponsible spending of joint funds.
Ideal marital relations for me are:
- Emotional and spiritual closeness;
- Being open and caring toward each other;
- Submitting to the will of the Almighty and avoiding the forbidden.
Personal space in family life means:
- Time for private prayer and self-reflection;
- Working out or reading alone.
Honesty in relationships is:
- Always tell the truth, but do so gently;
- Be yourself and respect the other person’s individuality.
