The most important qualities in a future spouse for me are:
- Reliability and loyalty to Islamic values;
- Kindness and caring;
- Respect for family and parents;
- Romantic nature within permissible limits.
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;
- Respect for traditions and family;
- Joint pursuit of righteousness;
- Regular emotional and spiritual closeness;
- Noble treatment of each othe.
I absolutely cannot tolerate the following in people:
- Greed;
- Irresponsibility;
- Excessive quick temper;
- Callousness and coldness toward others;
- Hypocrisy;
- Selfishness;
- Boastfulness;
- Disrespect toward parents;
- Enviousness;
- Arrogance;
- Unwillingness to learn and develop;
- Lack of knowledge regarding matters of faith;
- Insincerity and deceit.
I would choose the following countries to live in:
- Tunisia;
- Russia.
My leisure time preferences are:
- Family walks and picnics together;
- Caring for pets permitted in Islam;
- Learning culinary skills for halal cooking;
- Cooking meals for family and loved ones;
- Family gatherings and celebrations;
- Engaging in sports or physical activity;
- Developing one’s own business in line with Sharia norms.
Among all sports, I prefer:
- Running;
- Walking and light trekking;
- Fitness in female/male-only groups.
The best evening at home for me is:
- Spending a quiet evening reading;
- A shared walk and shopping for necessary items.
The ideal meeting (date) for me is:
- A warm evening with the family;
- A walk along the waterfront or in a park;
- Fishing or going outdoors together;
- Cooking a special dinner together;
- Discussing plans for marriage and the future.
In case of a conflict with a loved one, I:
- I openly express my feelings, trying not to offend;
- I isolate myself to turn to the Almighty in supplication;
- I remind myself that anger comes from Shaytan and try to calm down;
- I remain silent for a while so as not to say something I’ll regret;
- I identify the cause of the conflict through constructive dialogue;
- I may flare up but then ask for forgiveness;
- I prefer to give in to keep the peace;
- I try to understand my spouse’s point of view;
- I try to avoid arguments, remembering the importance of peace at home.
A preferred gift from someone close to me is:
- Useful home appliances;
- A new gadget beneficial for the family;
- Dinner at a nice halal restaurant;
- Shopping together for new modest clothing;
- A pet allowed in Islam;
- A surprise in the form of a homemade breakfast;
- Simply attention and presence (without a material gift).
How I feel about maintaining contact with my spouse’s parents:
- I don’t mind as long as it doesn’t interfere with our relationship;
- 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 dumps all the housework on the other;
- Forgetting shared family goals and values;
- 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.
Ideal marital relations for me are:
- When spouses are reliable helpers and friends to each other;
- Raising children together in the spirit of Islam;
- Mutual understanding and support in all areas;
- Making decisions in compliance with Sharia;
- 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;
- Point out your spouse’s mistakes with a sincere desire to help;
- Discuss problems at an appropriate time and place, keeping respect intact;
- First figure out your own emotions, then express them;
- Be yourself and respect the other person’s individuality.
