Questions to ask to a Prospective Marriage Partner

Children

  • How many children do you want to have?
  • When do you think you'll be ready to have children?
  • How will you distribute responsibility for child rearing? Nappy changing?
  • What do you think it is important to teach children?
  • What is your view on raising children? Do you spank?
  • To what extent would you be willing to utilize family members, friends, baby sitters or day are to watch your children?
  • How will you ensure your children have a good Islamic education?
  • What would you do if you could not have children?
  • Do you want your children to grow up bilingual? In what languages?

Last Names

  • Should the wife change her last name?
  • What last name should the children carry?