The most important qualities in a future spouse for me are:
- Reliability and loyalty to Islamic values;
- Kindness and caring;
- Ability to make decisions;
- Ability to listen and understand another person;
- Purity of intentions and actions.
The most important thing in family life is:
- Harmony and mutual understanding;
- Trust and sincerity;
- Respect for traditions and family.
I absolutely cannot tolerate the following in people:
- Greed;
- Inconsistency in words and actions;
- Boastfulness;
- Enviousness;
- Insincerity and deceit.
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;
- Visiting cultural events and exhibitions (within reason);
- Engaging in sports or physical activity.
Among all sports, I prefer:
- Walking and light trekking;
- Yoga without religious practices;
- Skiing and ice skating;
- Dancing in a family circle;
- Fitness in female/male-only groups.
My favorite music styles are:
- Classical academic music;
- Spiritual chants.
The best evening at home for me is:
- Cooking a tasty homemade dinner for the family;
- Spending a quiet evening reading;
- Visiting a cultural or educational event together;
- Taking a walk in the fresh air;
- Praying together and strengthening spiritual connection.
The ideal meeting (date) for me is:
- A walk along the waterfront or in a park;
- Cooking a special dinner together;
- Attending an interesting lecture or seminar;
- 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 try to understand my spouse’s point of view;
- I look for compromise and mutual forgiveness.
A preferred gift from someone close to me is:
- A trip to blessed places;
- Dinner at a nice halal restaurant;
- A surprise in the form of a homemade breakfast.
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 dumps all the housework on the other;
- When one spouse constantly expects the other to solve all problems;
- Selfishness and indifference to the partner’s needs.
Ideal marital relations for me are:
- When spouses are reliable helpers and friends to each other;
- Emotional and spiritual closeness;
- Being open and caring toward each othe.
Personal space in family life means:
- Time for private prayer and self-reflection.
Honesty in relationships is:
- Discuss problems at an appropriate time and place, keeping respect intact;
- Be yourself and respect the other person’s individuality.
